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Hanging Out With 12Z

Photos by Kyle Acebo
12Z, left. His best friend, right. Photos by Kyle Acebo

Happy weekend!

We went over to the yearling barn to visit 12Z this morning after the fog lifted. He was turned out with a group of lazy colts, grazing and napping in the morning sunshine. They were all quite interested in the camera, especially 12Z and his chestnut friend (Heather from Lane’s End told us they’re best buds).

Enjoy the new photos!
-Team Z

Photo by Kyle Acebo
Photo by Kyle Acebo


Photo by Kyle Acebo
Photo by Kyle Acebo


Photo by Kyle Acebo
Photo by Kyle Acebo

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    Happy 9th Birthday, Zenyatta! Love you more with each passing day! Waiting patiently for the arrival of your new little one……………………God bless you and your Z FAMILY always and forever! :)

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    dear shirlee no it isn’t my mom’s birthday today think you misunderstood when I talked about the foal being born on it’s mum’s birthday( Zenyatta)I lost my mum in 2007 her birthday is on june21st it was such a lovely thought that you remembered though am hoping for good news today!!!!!!hugs sheena

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      Sheena, Sorry. Hope I did not sadden your day with reminders of the loss of your mother. Blessings.

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    Happy Birthday Zenyatta, and Long live the Queen! Can’t wait for your newest little one. Happy holidays to all on the farm and on this site.

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    My Dearest Zenyatta,
    Happy Birthday to the most wonderful, kind, talented and transformative soul ever wrapped in up in the body of a horse!! You bring such joy!! From the top of those one of a kind ears, past those lovely and oh so expressive eyes, across that broad dappled back and down those amazing hips to the tip of that dancing hoof, your beauty is breathtaking! An angel in disguise, you continue to touch our lives each day with your positive energy and shear grace. As always, you and your little ones are in my thoughts and prayers, so excited for the new arrival. I will hold you forever in my heart with much love!! Thank you again to the fantastic Team Z who continue to share Zenyatta with us and to everyone at Lane’s End farm who care for our girl. Hugs, Dawn

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    Ms Zenyatta, Happy Birthday, My Queen. Princez is showing some of his Daddie’s looks now that he is older. Very handomes….Beautiful Mama and Handsome Daddie.

    I love you, Zenyatta, I miss you so much.

    Lisag

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    Happy Birthday Zenyatta!! May you feel the warmth of the sun and gentle breezes as you graze today. Patiently waiting to hear news on your new little one. Enjoy your time with Ann and Jerry — always love to see photos of them with you and 12Z. 12Z sure is growing up — thanks for the cute pic of 12Zs best friend. Love you more everyday sweet girl! Hope all of Z’s family have a blessed day!!

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    Happy Birthday dear Zenny! Nothing I could write would be more eloquent than the words of our first rate scribes such as Trina and Dawn, but I do want to add my best wishes and thanks for all that knowing you has given me. YOU are the gift. Thanks to you Mom and Dad (Ann and Jerry) and to everyone on Team Z and at Lane’s End for their loving care of you and your Prince and for keeping us connected. Have a wonderful day with your family – maybe even a new addition???
    Love from your Ohio friend,
    Sandy (pacing, pacing, packing – clicking, clicking, clicking)

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    Happy Birthday to our Zenyatta. i have your name on the board and all 150 5th Graders will know today is Zenyatta’s 9th Birthday : ) I love you and so do the children. Thank you to Team Z and all those wonderful people at Lane’s End who take care of you. We are so lucky to have you and the Little Prince. We are all waiting to hear about the new baby too. May God always bless you and all your children. Love, Mrs. Voltz and Homeroom 215-217 XXXOOO

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    Happy Birthday, Zenyatta! I hope you get to have some birthday cake today with your Mom and Dad! 12Z is so handsome, also his buddies. How can we ever thank you enough Mr. and Mrs. Moss and Lane’s End for keeping us in the loop?!! Anxiously pacing. Can’t wait to see 13Z!

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    HAPPY BIRTHDAY ZENYATTA.
    Hope your Mom & Dad see Trina’s beautiful Birthday Poem to you !
    Happy Birthday to all that share your birthday.

    God bless you all. Love, Arlene from Vermont

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      Dear Allen:

      Have been checking Coolmore America site for news on V. So far can’t find anything. Hugs, JB

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    Happy 9th Birthday to my lovely dancing Queen, ZENYATTA! You are what Love is all about, what it should be. You resonate love and bring out the better in us. I wish you peppermint kisses, carrots, pears and sweet potatoes but Most of all my forever horse, I wish you LOVE.
    I hope you deliver the greatest gift to yourself and to us; your foal!!

    love n kisses on your soft nose, handsome 12z too and the baby in the tummy, Auntie Sally B

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    Happy Birthday my Gorgeous Zenyatta~ You are my horse of a lifetime!

    I love you with ALL my heart! Patiently waiting to hear of the arrival of your sweet baby….and Z12 gets more handsome everyday…tell your team thank you for sharing the new pics of him and his best friend.

    Love and HUGZz from Montana
    Kimberly

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    Happy Birthday, Zenyatta,

    Don’t know if all those treats are included in your special “Mom to be” diet, but maybe just a few, anyway. I’m sure your card party will be very busy, as well.

    I admit to becoming just a tad bit concerned. My son was two weeks late arriving (only time in his life he has been slow) and he was born needing a manicure. I certainly hope that 13Z doesn’t need a hoof trim upon arrival. A nervous, pacing attempt at humor, you see.

    @Trina, I am blown away by all your poetic tributes the past few days. You must be another “Wonder of the World”.

    I want to add my thanks and appreaction to Mrs. and Mrs. Moss for keeping us involved in Zenyatta’s life, to the Team Z members who keep this site running smoothly and to Lane’s End for their care of all the horses and especially adapting to the Zenyatta Nation invasion since our Queen has been in residence, reigning at the “farm at the end of the lane”. (Credit Trina for the description.) Lastly, thank you, thank you for all the pictures.

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    Ah, sweet Z, happy birthday to you. I’m glad you have your very special Ann there to celebrate with you. The connection between the two of you is transcendental. I join the rest of Z nation in hoping for a safe delivery of your new foal and hope that it is soon. I love you, horse of a lifetime. To Lane’s End, the Mosses and the web team, thank you so much for keeping us connected to our special queen.

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    Happiest of Birthdays, Zenyatta. Praying for a safe, easy foaling for you. Bless You and those who love you.

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    Happy Birthday to the Queen of the track and my heart.
    I’m very emotional today, my mom’s videos are being shared all over Facebook. This one is one of my favorites, Dottie shared it here when it was Zenyatta’s Diary. To say she was over the moon thrilled that Dottie shared it would be a huge understatement. May the angels smiling down on Zenyatta keep her safe always. Here is what she wrote, typos and all.

    Zenyatta-(Commodores)Love-Horse of the Year-Secretariat Vox Populi.Thank you Jesus Is Love
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    AnimalsRock4Love
    Uploaded on Feb 5, 2011

    “Zenyatta Congratulations on receiving the inaugural Secretariat Vox Populi Award today Feb.5,2011
    To be in your presence is to know there is a God.
    To look at you is to feel God..
    To watch you dance brings joy almost beyond compare.
    To see you race is to be thrilled and so very alive!
    It is this that has given me life.
    I love you from the depths of my soul
    I thank God for the miracle and gift
    kissed and sent to us by him you are.
    To my non Christian friends and fellow Zenny lovers-
    Please respect my views as I do yours
    I do not wish to offend anyone.
    This song is extremely special to me, my faith is everything for me…
    God sent Zenny to restore it
    I am supposed to be dead now, I had given up…
    I am still here and full of joy for the Lord and his gift
    Zenyatta
    The photo of Ann Moss and her precious dog nose to nose with Zenyatta was taken by~ Jane Wade~
    The picture of Zenyatta running through the fall colors was done by Candi Jones
    ~The beautiful photo of the “Z in the Sky” was taken by Tripper1108~
    The photo of Zenyatta looking at the camera at the end was taken by Mr. John Shirreffs~~The great trainer who taught Our Forever Queen to rule.
    Barbara Livingstons amazing pictures can be puchased DRF.COM
    BloodHorse on FB”
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-cmLa5Fhg8

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      Ashton – “thank you” hardly seems enough, but what else can we say? WONDERFUL memories of Zenny and your Moma.

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      Ashton:

      That was so beautiful, I have only been on this site for a year, therefore, I didn’t know your mom, but I have heard so many wonderful things about her, and how special she was and what Zenny meant to her. You are an extension of her, therefore, your dear mom lives on through you by sharing these wonderful videos and pic’s with people like me and many others who did not have the opportunity to know her, for this “I Thank You” because without you I would have never gotten to see these breathtaking images of “Our Beloved Queen”. Please know for someone like me, the treasures you share from your sweet mother have also become my treasures, and no amount of “thank yous” or words of appreciation can ever express my sincere gratitude.

      I hope you will always find it in your heart to share these precious moments with us.
      GirlSaratoga

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      Dear Ashton,

      I just posted this message for you over at the Zenny’s Tribe site, but wanted to leave it here as well. It was wonderful once again to read your Mama’s words and her videos are still touching hearts every day! They can bring a tear, but also a great deal of joy!! Her affirmation and embrace of life was so amazing! I still think of her often and although I miss her very much, those thoughts always bring a smile to my face. Thank you for sharing!! Love and hugs, Dawn

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        PS: I was in contact with Dottie this weekend and I was sharing with her how much love was being expressed both here and on Zenny’s Tribe during the recent false alarm drill. I told her that several people had expressed how very much they missed her posting to us. She wanted me to thank everyone for their kind words. She said she missed chatting with all of us as well and that she sends her regards.

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      Dear Ashton:

      Thank you. Your Moma was a beautiful person. Her words are a testament to that and you, dear girl, are her legacy. Love and Hugs, JB

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    Happy Birthday Zenyatta, we love you madly and thank the Mosses and Lanes End for your loving care & sharing your life and days with us all. Best of luck with your upcoming delivery, hoping it is easy & uncomplicated. Love & Best Wishes, Your biggest fan in Marin County, CA, Sandy McDonald

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    Happy Birthday, Zenyatta!!!! You are the greatest horse of all. I am praying for a safe and healthy birth for you and your new foal. You have touched my heart and ever since the first time I saw you, I have loved you.

    Thank you Lanes End Farm and the Mosses for sharing Zenyatta with us. It is greately appreciated.

    Have a Great Day

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    Happy big B-Day hug dear Zenyatta! Hope you’re having an awesome day with Jerry and Ann and everyone at LE today. Can’t thank enough all those who contribute to this blog and make it possible to be part of this magnificent mare’s life! Can’t wait to find out if it’s a boy or a girl.

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    Here’s wishing you a very Happy Birthday dear Zenyatta. You are a gift of love and inspiration to all of us….. A big thank you to the Moss’s, Lane’s End and everyone who gives you attention and loving care. My wish is an easy foaling, a beautiful 13 Z and a life filled with never-ending joy and happiness.

    To all who share an April 1, birthday, Happy, happy birthday.

    Thanks too, for the beautiful photos of your big boy. He does look a bit more like his Pop and his best bud is very cute too.
    Looking forward to your newest addition.

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    HAPPY BIRTHDAY ZENNY…also, BigD…never to be forgotten…good grief he would come back and haunt us all…..and AP Indy….seems like a really good day to be born…hint…hint…hint…

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