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2020 Zenyatta Celebration Extended

Zenyatta with owner Ann Holbrook and groom Mario. Photos by Bill Frakes and Mike Sekulic

We are excited to announce we will be extending the 2020 Zenyatta Celebration through the weekend! You now have until Sunday, November 15 to purchase a 2020 Celebration Sticker and enter to win an invitation to meet Zenyatta.

Our first batch of Celebration Stickers sold out, and we ordered more to meet the demand for this event. Thank you to all who have given so generously and participated in raising money for Hope for Horses.

Zenyatta’s owner and biggest fan, Ann Holbrook, will be matching every Celebration Sticker purchase for the 2020 event. If you have already purchased the $20 Celebration Sticker, consider donating again in our final weekend push to raise funds to help neglected horses.

Zenyatta Celebration
2020 Celebration Sticker at Zenyatta Shop

Final Giveaway

Our final giveaway: seven years of Celebration Stickers

Our final giveaway (until the grand prize, of course) is a set of six limited edition Celebration Stickers, one from each prior year of this event. We’re giving away three of these sets, and the winners will be chosen in a random drawing. Purchase a 2020 Celebration Sticker on Saturday, November 14 or Sunday, November 15 to be eligible.

Reader Interactions

74 Comments

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    What a great gesture to match the proceeds! I also was finally able to purchase the classic Z black cap, it’s been sold out forever. Now back in stock ?
    Thank you all for all you do for us Z fans, the charities that you help raise funds for and of course for Z and her offspring ❤️

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    How wonderful! Many thanks to Ann Holbrook (Mama Ann to Z) — a very kind and most generous lady. Ann, you are the BEST! ❤️
    Looking forward to receiving my sticker. ?

    Hugs and Love

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    Me, my wife, and late father were there for her BC win! A memory that will last a lifetime. Love to purchase a sticker and help other horses too. Thanks Ann for all your work in this important project!

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    Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, CK, DC and Team Z:

    What a gorgeous photo of Z and Ann.

    Thank you for helping horses. Wonderful! Love and Hugs, JB

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      Dear Judy,
      Thanks for posting this. Best wishes for a smooth procedure and quick recovery from hip surgery to Javier!
      Also, Congratulations to Therapist and Javier (and all connections) on winning the Artie Schiller today❣️

      Hugs and Love

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      Thanks so much, Judy, for posting this.

      “Javie” is my favorite jockey — so sweet & sincere, serious & professional — and most of all, he loves the horses — he hand rides almost all his mounts, including the winners… would love to see more of that!

      Buena suerte, dear Javie — can’t wait to see you in person next summer at the Spa!

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    What a beautiful picture of Zenyatta and Ann. Thank you Ann for all you do for horses in need. Have a safe and Happy Thanksgiving!!

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    Wishing Zenyatta, Ann, the ‘Z’ progeny, the Lane’s End team, and all connections a Happy Thanksgiving! #thankful #grateful

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    Hi Ann, good to see you and Zenyatta. Miss seeing you, and I know you’re having a wonderful time. Many blessings and peace to you and Zenyatta and all your family. I very much miss your niece. God Bless you.

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    Lady Ann, Queen of Classy — Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all that you do for the beautiful thoroughbreds with whom we have the privilege to share this precious little planet. It was kismet that brought you and Zenyatta together: you’re both the Best of the Best!

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    Best wishes to Javier Castellano on a speedy recovery.

    I love Tiz the Law, but decided to vote for Whitmore for the Vox Populi award. Lets hear it for the stayers.

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    with tons of LOVE to the most lovely Ann and her beloved Zenyatta!!! i am always so happy to see them together – two beautiful sweet beings – – wishing BOTH Ann and Zen always the best!!!

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      Dear Judy,
      Thanks for posting these great articles by Steve Haskin — Steve always delivers. Both are excellent! Mares and fillies rule!

      Thanks also for the article about Serengeti Empress. So happy that she is healthy and loved. She gets to return to a familiar place for retirement — home!

      Hugs and Love

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      Judy,
      Thanks for the posts. Steve is right about the fillies and mares being the stars. I loved AP but after him just didn’t warm up to Justify and Arrogate because they just weren’t around. So glad Muchie’s team let him continue to race past 2.

      All you Zsters stay safe.

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    Judy,
    So happy that The Empress has retired sound and is going back home to Taylor Made. She was such a joy and her trainer, Tom Amoss, was fun to see interviewed. Good luck to her and a beautiful healthy baby with Into Mischief.

    Hope all are doing well. Stay safe.

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    Hi Zsters ?
    Im finally caught up on the blog.?
    Enjoyed all the links that every1 has shared!
    Been keeping y’all in my prayerZ ?. I hope evevry1 is staying healthy ?.
    Luv every1 in ny Z family!
    HugZ ❤!
    Luv vamp?‍♀️

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    Dear Z Fans and BC viewers,

    It just occurred to me that I forgot to congratulate one of my favorites: Big Congrats to Harvey’s Lil Goil (and all connections) on finishing 3rd in the Makers’ Mark Fillies and Mares Turf Breeders’ Cup weekend. This beautiful grey girl was third to winner Audarya and Rushing Fall. Tough break out of the gate for Starship Jubilee who stumbled and lost her rider so no chance in the race. Civil Union finished 5th.

    Cheers to all!! ?

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        Dear Vamp Sue,
        I think this is the newest entry. There is a shortage of posts this week
        it seems.
        Take care and stay well. ?

        Hugs and Love

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    Ann, thank you so much for the updates on our precious Z. You are the graceful and most kind of owner. Others should take a lesson or two from you. I guess I missed out on a blog posting if it was noted our Z in foal. Is this correct and if so who is the sire and when is this miracle due? Again, thank you Ann for all you do.

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      Dear Sandy:

      So happy to hear that Hovis has improved some. Will continue keeping him in my prayers for complete healing. Congrats to him and Mum on the new book.

      Love and Hugs, JB

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      Dear Sandy,
      Thanks again for our weekly Hovis! OMG, what wonderful hilarious metaphors — “. . . hedgehog in a . . .” certain type of factory!!! He and Karen are amazingly talented in the writing department. What a gift of humor!
      Great news about his latest book❣️
      Glad that his condition seems to be improving. Sending more thoughts and prayers for total recovery to Hovis, our equine philanthropist. Bless him and his mum.

      Hugs and Love

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      Dear Judy,

      Thank you for sharing this with us! I join you in wishing Winx all the best. Our Sheena is keeping track, you know for sure! An angel on Winx’s side can’t hurt!

      Hugs, Kathy

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        Dear Kathy and Judy,
        Amen! I join both of you in wishing this beautiful talented mare all the very best of health and happiness. Hoping the next time will yield a perfect outcome, sweet Winx. Bless you!

        Hugs and Love ❤️

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