It was a pleasure to be able to spend time with Zenyatta and see her doing so well. She was looking so good and, most importantly, happy! It was especially great to visit with some of her longtime friends Claudia and Julio, who never missed a race. There was lots of joy to be shared, and of course a few carrots :)
We also were able to visit with Coz, and what a special experience that was. I have always wanted to sit atop Zenyatta, not even hoping to ride her, but never got the chance. There I was, with Isabela and Sergio‘s kind suggestions and help, riding Coz!! It was absolutely thrilling and such a joy…something I had never even dreamed!
He continues to do so well in his new life and they are very excited about his coming competition in the Thoroughbred Makeover this October 5-7. I am so hoping to be there and cheer him on. It is absolutely wonderful to see him soooo relaxed and happy and actually “jumping” in joy.
-Ann
Judy Berube
Dear Ann:
You look wonderful and it’s a joy to hear from you. Glad to know Z is doing so well and great to see COZ happy and content in his new work. Looking forward to seeing his progress in the October show.
Thank you for keeping this Blog for us and for giving up periodic updates on Z and her boys and girl. Hoping Beautiful Baby Girl is doing well and getting prepared for her possible training. Wondering what name’s been chosen for her. Wondering if ZI will be back in training soon.
Thank you Alys for the lovely photos. Love and Hugs, JB
Judy Berube
Oops: that should be “giving us periodic updates”. Sorry about that. Love and Hugs, JB
Rosemary McCauley
Ann, thank you so much for the photos of your visit with Zenyatta. She does indeed look happy. Riding Coz surely must have been the ultimate experience for you. I am so happy for you that you had the opportunity.
Fran Webb
I was so happy to see a new post but so much is still a mystery I keep waiting to hear about Ziconic and what is planned for him, and everyone wants to know Zenny’s fillys name, it would be great to see pictures of all the family, its wonderful we get updates and pictures of Coz but would really love updates on all Zenny’s family. Ann I know you are very busy and we thank you from the heart for sending updates and pray we will see more in the near future. Love and prayers to the entire team and many thanks for all you do for our Queen.
Allen
Ann, thank you for the update. Zenny does look happy and healthy, but she always looks happy when you come to see her. You can see the love in her eyes. Coz also looks great. You might want to ride him in a show one day. I am like everyone else, would love to get a update on Zi and Zenny’s Baby Girl. Again Thank You for taking the time to update everyone. You and all of Team Z are the best.Allen
Jeanie Esajian
Hi Ann,
I check every few days to see if there is a new post, so what a delight to find an update on you visiting your “four-legged” family. I’m so glad to hear that Zenny is doing so well. She looks terrific and I’m sure she was thrilled to see you! And you look terrific as well! New hair color? Very flattering!
I had seen the video of you riding Coz on the DeSouza’s FB page, but great to see it here. That was absolutely the best decision for him to pursue life as a hunter. He is perfect for that and looks so happy and healthy!
Again, so great to hear from you and to know all is well with you and your four-legged kids!
Jeanie
sheena.davies(wales)
Welcome back Ann and Zenyatta.It’s so good to see a post from you and know all is well with the Queen.Of course I follow Coz on FB and he looks so happy with Isabela.Enjoy the rest of the summer Zenyatta.Love alwaysX
Celeste_in_Texas
What a wonderful and heart lifting moment to open this site and see this new post and the beautiful photos!! Thank you so much for continuing to share Zenyatta and her family with all of us. We are blessed with your generosity and I am deeply grateful! I can only imagine the thrill you felt when you sat in the saddle with Coz!! What a dream come true!! Thank you so very much!!!
Rosemary McCauley
With all due respect to all of Zenyatta’s fans, can we just be happy that there is a new post that we have all been anxiously awaiting? I too will be excited when news of Ziconic and the yearling filly are released, but these connections and Lanes End have been so gracious in sharing everything with all of us as Zenyatta’s fans, and honestly, we are not even entitled to half of what they share. I suggest all of us, me included, should be grateful for what is shared with us and not take the approach of “What have you done for me lately?” The connections are on a schedule they deem appropriate, and that schedule is not ours to set. I apologize in advance if anyone is insulted.
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Rosemary,
Nothing you wrote offended me; in fact, I think the way you stated things is spot-on. We need reminding sometimes that this blog is a precious gift. We are grateful to be so honored and very much appreciate what is shared with us. We aren’t driving this bus — we are thankfully along for the ride of a lifetime!
Thank you for the kind reminder, friend. I, too, hope that I haven’t offended anyone.
Hugs and Love
Rosemary mccauley
Dear Marshall: Thank you for your kind words. Love Zenyatta forever.
Marshall (NC Broad)
What a wonderful surprise we have this morning! ?
Ann, you look lovely with your sweet girl. Zenyatta loves you and is always delighted to share time with you. You are a vision of happiness together!
So glad you got to ride Cozmic One, too. I do hope you will oneday find yourself atop Queen Z, also. What a dream fulfilled that would be!
A million thanks to you for the photos, videos and new blog entry — you’re a peach!
Thanks so much for the great photos, Alys. You always capture the perfect shots!
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Hugs and Love to all Zenyatta family and friends
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Zenyatta,
So you like bananas, too? This is a really cute picture!
I can feel the love — everyone is so happy.
You are the most photogenic sweetheart ever! Love you always❣️
Hugs and Love
Teresa
Zenyatta looks amazing and Coz is just gorgeous! Since they are both at the same place, do they see each other and I’m curious would Zenny know that Coz is her little boy? Love all the updates on our precious Zenyatta
Lori Stein
You can really see in Zenyatta’s eyes the love she has for Ann! The big mare is looking great! She has such a spark in her eyes and her ears, her famous ears, say it all ❤️
I’ve been following Coz at DeSousa Stables on Facebook and he is really doing spectacular! I grew up riding hunters, so seeing him doing that with such enjoyment makes me very happy!
Carry on! Much love. Lori
Jane W
Thank you for the update! You both look great and the pictures are appreciated so much! I am so happy for Coz and have been following his progress on the DeSousa’s Facebook page! Glad you got to ride him…bet that was a blast! ❤️?
Abigail1849
Ann!!!
What a joy to hear from you and to find these great photos & videos here today. I know Zenny must have been thrilled to spend time with you because I know just how much she loves you.
As for Coz, I have been following him on the de Sousa stable page on FB along with his thousands of fans. I am over the moon to see the amazing progress he’s been making and delighted to see how his relationship with Isabela is growing & growing.
How wonder-full to see you riding Coz. I’ll bet it was “high” up there!!!! Sending you and Zenny, Coz, Ziconic & Z17 all my love.
deana dameron
So nice to see a post and hear that Zenyatta is doing well, is safe and happy. She means so much to all her fans and the connections she has made throughout the horse racing world. Cozmic One’s happiness and joy in his new career speaks volumes in the importance to OTTB cause, he is doing so much to emphasize the importance of that. It makes me so happy to see that he is influencing others in such a positive and important way. I hope the best for Ziconic also, he has his own story to tell, in his own way. Talent has no boundaries. I cannot wait to see photos of Z17. I am sure she is a sweet beauty like Zenyatta, would love to hear more about her, what she is like, etc. I imagine that she is a beauty. FYI: Jane Lyon owns Summer Wind Farm which is in Georgetown, KY. It is only 17 miles from Versailles where Z is. She and her husband started their specialty Broodmare Farm and after he died she flew to England to purchase Eblouissante a few years ago. She has long admired Zenyatta and her family, would love to meet Ann and introduce her to Ebby’s’ colt by the famous Irish Sire Dubawi. She said to just contact the farm, (Liz Maddux handles her day to day business) Jane really looks forward to meeting Ann and re-introducing her to Ebby. She also owns Littleprincessemma, American Pharoah’s Dam and others. Her life’s focus is on Breeding. I believe in my heart Jane and Ann are kindred spirits. Would love to see these influential, kind women meet one another, they have so many similar interests.
Gloria
Thank you for the update. Nice to see the great pictures of the always beautiful Miss Z. and mama Ann, as well as the videos of Cozmic One.
Janet Squire
Beautiful captures! Our girl looks AMAZING and happy!!!!! Thank you for sharing!
Sue Fredrick
Thanks for sharing these pictures, you both look wonderful. We are so happy Zenny is doing well and soooo proud of CoZ as he has made amazing progress in his new career. Can’t wait to see him in competition, and perhaps Ziconic and Z17 in the future. love sue
Barbara Brayton
Thank you, Ann for sharing the pictures of Zenyatta and Coz. Glad to know they are both doing so well.
She really loves you.
julie
Thank you so much for sharing your joy and love with Zenyatta
You made my day You are both beautiful. take care
xxoo Julie
Maryann
Thank you for the update on our Queen. She looks stunning, and seems so very happy to see Ann. We love following all her “babies” no matter how old they are. Hoping all will do well no matter what career path they choose!
Sue in Indiana
So happy to see Anne and Z together. You really can see the love they both have for each other especially in Z’s eye. If you’ve been following Z’s 1/2 brother Souper Spectacular now known as Seven, you can see that the “ear” trait follows the family. It sure follows along. Very great that he was rescued at auction and is doing well.
Facebook page is under Hannah Lewis.
Casey
Ann, thank you for the update and the photos. I saw the video when Isabela & Sergio first posted it of you on Coz, and the joy on your face as you rode your “grandson” (Zenny has always been your baby, I know), brought tears to my eyes. I am over the moon with Coz’s Continued groth in his new field. He’s got his own girl now, he obviously loves her very much and she’s done a great job teaching him to relax and wait and not rush his fences. He’s obviously happy and will be a great ambassador for RRP. Thank you for giving him the best post racing life a horse could wish for.
Lynn Martin
What a happy surprise this morning! I look every day, hoping for some updates. When I saw the new photos, I was smiling so much a co-worker asked if I had just won the lottery! Thank you, Team Z for the pictures and news. Zenyatta looks so happy, she actually looks younger! Seeing the love between Ann and Zenyatta never gets old!
Now i will take pictures on my phone of the new photos of Zenyatta and Ann. My mom is a huge Zenyatta fan but does not own a computer! She does have a smart phone so I can share the photos with her.
Thanks again, Team Z!!
Lynn
Patti
Nice update. I check often and what a nice surprise to see new pictures of our big girl. Knowing she is well and happy just makes you feel good! Thank you, Ann! I’ve been following Coz in his new adventures. Glad we can do that. Keep up all your good work, and as always, thank you for taking care of our Zenyatta and sharing her with us!
Elsie Martus
Good Morning ! So happy to a ? opening wake up posted photos of beautiful Ann & beloved Zenyatta . Seeing Zenyatta can still bring tears to my eyes and take my heart up a beat ! Riding Coz ? (or just sitting on him ) what a thrill ! Lol, only question is What took you so long ? Every time I’m @ Santa Anita , I’m so tempted to get a leg up & sit on that gorgeous statue of Zenyatta ! I hope someday soon , photos & updates of Z17 will be shared . Thank You Ann for sharing your wonderful photos ? There will always be only 1 queen of my ♥️ . Zenyatta ?
Sharon Peck
Hello Ann
It’s a joy to see you with Zenyatta. She still inspires old and new fans alike. And hooray for Coz and his new life. What a great decision to give him a career off the track.
Love the pictures and the videos.
best wishes
Sharon
Betty Sue Helms
As always, I am so appreciative of updates on Zenyatta. Great photos of her with Ann and her visitors. I would love to see some pictures of her in the pasture, just being a horse.
Coz is being followed by many of Z’s fans on the de Sousa Facebook page. His transformation has been amazing. He could be a poster boy for the benefits of gelding some stallions. He’s gone from a horse who was known to be “difficult” to being so well adjusted that even small children can pet him on the nose! Isabela de Sousa seens to really be devoted to his progress and has a sincere love for Z’s big boy.
I would sincerely enjoyed seeing some updates on Ziconic and the filly. Z’s Red is apparently somewhere for turnout while a decision is made regarding his future. Zi is a beautiful horse — would love to see some recent pictures of him. Zenyatta’s filly should be getting ready for her yearling training, assuming the issues with her club foot have been resolved. Please let us know when she gets named!
Sincere thanks to all those who care for Zenyatta,
Betty in Tampa
sheena.davies(wales)
https://www.racingpost.com/news/latest/trainer-john-bridger-calls-time-on-megalala-career-at-age-of-17/344222
Have a wonderful retirement Megalala and so good to see he’s staying with his trainer John.Happy days!
Judy Berube
Wishing Megalala a happy, healthy retirement. Love and Hugs, JB
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Judy.Great to see Zenyatta enjoying time with Ann.I don’t think Telyn has been seen today but Alys continues to guard HER nest.Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT and all the sweeties.Love and hugs SheenaX