Dear fans,
We are deeply saddened to report the passing of Zenyatta’s filly, affectionately nicknamed Z Princess. She was a member of our family and had just begun to make her mark on the world. This is a heartbreaking loss for those who knew and loved her.
The following is a statement from Lane’s End Farm:
It is with a heavy heart that I must report the death of the 2014 War Front / Zenyatta weanling filly. She was humanely euthanized last night at Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital after a paddock accident on the farm.
As caretakers of these Thoroughbreds, we collectively mourn the loss of this beautiful filly.
On behalf of the Farish family and the entire staff at Lane’s End Farm, our condolences go out to Jerry and Ann, Team Zenyatta and all the great fans who support Zenyatta.
Respectfully,
Mike Cline
General Manager of Lane’s End Farm
At this time, we ask that all messages of love and condolence be sent to the Zenyatta office. Team Z would like to lessen the load on Lane’s End Farm and their dedicated staff.
Zenyatta.com
300 E. 54th St. #27A
New York, NY 10022
Our planned 2014 Zenyatta.com Celebration will continue as scheduled this weekend. This event is about celebrating the love that we share for Zenyatta, the strength of this community, and working together to improve our sport. We invite you to join us in raising money for Thoroughbred Rehab Center, Inc. Details will follow.
Thank you for all of your love and support during this difficult time,
-Team Z
Tamara Canal
My depest thoughts and prayers to the Zenyatta team! She was as beautiful as her mother and will be sadly missed! This is a terrible tragedy.
Patti
I could not believe what I read last night about our little Princess. So very sorry for Team Z’s loss. My heart aches for everyone who loved this angel. Thank you so much for sharing her with us; she was so very much like her mama. I loved every post and picture about her. Prayers of comfort to all of her connections.
Amy B
I was very sad to hear this news. I went to KY this summer and visited Lane’s End. I knew I wouldn’t see them, but just knowing they were there was special to me. Here’s my favorite poem that I’d like to share w/ you all. You may have heard it before.
Life is but a Weaving” (the Tapestry Poem)
“My life is but a weaving
Between my God and me.
I cannot choose the colors
He weaveth steadily.
Oft’ times He weaveth sorrow;
And I in foolish pride
Forget He sees the upper
And I the underside.
Not ’til the loom is silent
And the shuttles cease to fly
Will God unroll the canvas
And reveal the reason why.
The dark threads are as needful
In the weaver’s skillful hand
As the threads of gold and silver
In the pattern He has planned
He knows, He loves, He cares;
Nothing this truth can dim.
He gives the very best to those
Who leave the choice to Him.”
― Corrie ten Boom
Shari Voltz
Dear Zenyatta My heart is breaking and I must get the courage to tell the children without crying. I think I will have to wait until tomorrow. I have been so busy with school that I did not hear until late last night. This has been a hard few months for me and now this. Princess Z was such a beautiful spirit. I will cherish the pictures I have of her. The children and I send our love to the Mosses, Shirreffs and Team Z. We will always love Princess Z. God Bless, Mrs. Voltz and Homeroom 215
♥ Auntie Judy aka JAG So. California
♥ Shari
Tough job you have! {{hugs}} to you and the children… of Zenyatta…
XO Auntie Judy
Sue MacPhee-Gray
So sorry for the loss of the sweet and spunky, Z Princess. I’ve been anticipating seeing all 3 of Z’s babies get to the track, but I have to admit that I had the most optimistic and hopeful feelings for her little filly – she was built so strongly and seemed so inquisitive and intelligent, so much like her mom. My condolences to the Mosses and Shirreffs and all of the people at Lane’s End who were lucky enough to care for Z Princess – I know many hearts have been broken by this tragedy.
Markay
Z Princess, you will never be forgotten. You were the apple of your mommy’s eye and the little sister to two strong and strapping brothers. You were loved and adored by so many. My condolences to your mom, the Queen, those that looked after you so well each and every day and the Mosses. May you run and play and enjoy the rainbow bridge!
Mary Darden McLeod
It is with a broken heart that I post my sentiments. I could be wrong, but I think there have been 2 times Zenyatta.com has crashed. The first was a day of great joy: when our dear CoZ was born. The second was yesterday: a day of great tragedy when we learned our dear Princess Z was no longer dancing on this Earth. Dilemna: is it better to have love and lost than to have never loved?!?!? She of the lovely face and body and the special Z ears gave me great delight.
Sincere words of sympathy to Mr. & Mrs. Moss, to Our Queen Zenyatta (I know Princess Z had been weaned; was she far enough away for Mama not to be able to hear when the event occurred?!?!), and to each and every member of Team Zenyatta and Team Lane’s End.
Our baby is with the Great Herd and has been welcomed by Secretariat, Ruffian, et. al. They await us without feeling loneliness or emptiness.
Love to You All,
Mary in Boone
Allen
As I do every morning I check the Zenyatta web site, and still can’t believe what I am reading. She was only with us a short time but what wonderful memories we have of her. My prayers go out for Zenny, Ann, Jerry, Coz, Ziconic, Team Z, and everyone at Lanes End. Little Princess may you Rest In Peace and run through the Streets of Gold with all the others who have gone before you.
Maureen S.
While I don’t follow racing, I’m a horse lover. We all know about paddock accidents. This is just heart-wrenching news. What a beautiful filly. She reminds me so much of my gelding when he was that age. My prayers for all involved in her life.
Terry
Why aren’t we being told what the accident was?
lauraj_cincinnati
Because it’s none of our business. It is up to the Mosses to tell us, and only if they want to. They are under no obligation to do so. Right now they probably don’t want to think about it, and who could blame them?
DmamaKlock
Totally agree with you and I do not want the details in my memory. Rather remember those sweet pictures we have seen of the little angel. Hugs to all.
Elizabeth in NM
So many memories have been shared on Zenyatta’s website. I share with you all in this overwhelming sadness for the loss of sweet Z Princess. My condolences and prayers are with Jerry and Ann, Dottie and John, all of the people that have cared for Zenny and her Cozmic One, Ziconic and beautiful Z Princess, and everyone here in her fan family. Will keep you all in my prayers.
Neila Wood
I am still crying over the loss of this precious baby–PRINCESS Z—condolences to your mom, The QUEEN, the Moss family, Lane’s End and everyone connected to you. May you gallop freely over THE BRIDGE to “DANCE” in Heaven little one–RIP —–
Kayla C
Sending my condolences. I can’t believe the news it’s such a bad nightmare. Rest in Peace Princess.
marsha roliardi
my husband and i were watching TVG and could not believe what we had seen and heard. i have been crying and can’t seem to stop. we were so happy when Zenyatta had a little girl. we love the boys, but she was extra special. we will never know if she
was a little clone of the queen. was so looking forward to see if she would dance like mom. it’s great that she was able to know her wonderful mother. our hearts go out to the Mosses, Team Z and anyone else involved with her short but sweet life. love and prayers to all of the fans that support horse racing. it truly is a wonderful sport, but as in life, bad things do happen sometime. hugs to all, marsha & joe roliardi
JeanneO
RIP, lovely Z Princess. You were so loved in the short time that you were on this earth. But, now you are running in the beautiful fields with your Grandsire, Street Cry. Condolences to all of Team Z and Lane’s End.
In tribute to Z Princess, I am going to make a donation to Old Friends in the Princess’ name. I suggest that those of us that can should make a donation to a favorite horse charity in her name. I think that this would be a special way to honor her.
Diane Kruger
So sorry to hear of the passing of Princess Z. Was so looking forward to seeing more of her, especially when she started the training process. I know it’s early to think of it, but I hope you try for another War Front baby in the future.
Maryp NY
I am so sorry for all of us….my heart is hurting so. We loved her so much during her short life.
Condolences and I’m sorry just can’t express my feelings. I am definitely at a Loss.
Love to all,
Maryp
Loretta Tyner
I am so totally heartbroken over this. It’s too tragic for words. Such a loss, a precious life and our future of watching her grow and hoping she would become in spirit as much like her mother as she was in looks. So sorry for her human family I share their pain and emptiness.
Barbara Brayton
My deepest condolences. Rest in peace, little one.
Joanne Adams
I am so sorry to hear this tragic news. I send all my condolences to everyone involved.
Diane
This is so sad! I was wondering if Zenyatta “knows” and if so, how is she doing? My thoughts go out to the Zenyatta team and the all of the people at Lane’s End.
Nikki
I saw this news on FB yesterday and literally gasped out loud. My boyfriend actually asked me, “What’s wrong?” Like many of Zenyatta’s fans, I have followed all of her pregnancies and absolutely adore seeing the updates on all of her babies. Reading this news hurt my heart and soul. Life truly can be nasty sometimes. This is one of those times.
I am soooo very sorry for the loss of this beautiful filly. My condolences go out to all of those who knew her and had a hand in raising her. She will never, ever be forgotten.
I must also apologize for all of those people who are tasking for more details. It is truly none of our business what happened exactly. These creatures do not come with bubble wrap and cannot be watched 100% of the time. I know ZPrincess was in the best of care. No matter how careful we are, things can still happen. That is just how life is.
shirleeinindy
Such a shock. Condolences to all of Team Z. I know Ann must be particularly broken hearted. Z Princess was such a beautiful girl and so like her mother. At least we know she was showered with love and care in her short time here on earth. We keep losing these wonderful animals way too soon. Blessing and good health to Coz and the Red Prince.
Jane Fieberts
I have never posted here before, but I am broken down in tears over the loss of this beautiful filly. To the Mosses and everyone connected with Zenyatta’s real and online family, I can only add my deepest condolences over this shocking news. Z Princess was exceptionally lovely and looked far more mature than her years. RIP and run in perpetual freedom, sweet girl.
Linda Mann
Many hugs to all her human connections, esp those at Land’s End, who had to witness and cope with this terrible tragedy. Like they say, the price of love is grief. So very sad not to get to see her mature, possibly race, hopefully win, and maybe produce her own champion children. A huge, heartbreaking loss to all involved.
whinnyforme
So for this sad loss. Writing this tears rolling down my face. Cannot bear
the thought of how she got hurt and what happened to this beautiful girl.
Warm thoughts, as always of Zenyatta somehow help to ease the shock of
all this. Gone too soon.
whinnyforme
This beautiful filly never got the chance to run her race – she has left us all guessing what she would have been like on the race track. RIP special girl.
Jan Overman
We are all part of this Z family because the Mosses have so generously shared the moments of beauty, joy and triumph with us. All those special moments photographed by Ayles and Kyle are ours to treasure. Our baby girl will always be cherished. We must accept this unexpected loss of life, but we will not forget her. Each time I see mares’ tail clouds in the sky I will think of Z Princess. My heart goes out to all as we embrace in love and remembrance, especially to Ann and Jerry as well as team Z.
Thank you Ashton for the comforting video so welcome at this time.
Delamont
I’m not an overly emotional type, but this hit me in the gut and I still have a hard time believing it. My condolences to the Mosses and to all my fellow fans.
Nay Rod
My heart is broken and I can imagine the hearts of Team Z. Out of all three, she was the one that shined. I was really looking forward to seeing her in the future. So sorry for your loss, b/c I feel it’s ours too…….