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April 6, 2024

Zenyatta News

Birthday Fun!

Happy Birthday, Zenyatta. Photo by Alys Emson

Dear Friends,
I had such an amazing day celebrating my birthday with so many gracious and loving people. Two tours of fans came to celebrate with me. I posed for photos with them, and we also did group shots. They showered me with hugs, kisses and my favorite treats. What a day!

Todd facetimed with Ann so she could join the party.

My human pals at Lane’s End made this celebration possible and I really want to thank them: Bill and Will Farish who have welcomed me with open arms and hearts since Day 1 and make everything possible happen here, Louise Roden, the Director of Equine Operations and a fellow April 1 Birthday Girl, and Alys Emson, Client Management. Alys, in addition to taking so many great photos of me throughout the years, stepped in on the 2nd tour and did the commentary for the fans.

Zenny with Ruben Trujillo. “I’m off to my party.” Photo by Mathea Kelly
Todd Claunch and Ande Farish Day. Photos by Ann Holbrook Moss

I also want to give a big hug to 2 other people: Todd Claunch, our farm manager, and Ande Farish Day, our Farm Tour and Hospitality Manager. Between us, Todd is my secret crush (Blush, Blush). Ande so kindly organized every detail for my party. I’m thrilled to say she just gave me exciting news: they will bring the future shuttle tours by to see me as often as they can.

Yeah~ I love seeing all of you!

Z with Lane’s End staff and fans. Photo by Ande Farish Day

What a memorable birthday celebration this has been for me! I want to thank everyone who helped to make it so special!
Hmmm~ 20 is actually a very positive number in my life!

With Love,
Hugs to All~
Z

Even Fred, Bill’s dog, protecting the treats, joined the fun! Photo by Mathea Kelly
Photo by Alys Emson
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Reader Interactions

20 Comments

  1. D. Slater

    April 6, 2024 at 8:27 am

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    Happy Birthday
    Thank you for sharing your day with us!!

  2. Carol Howard

    April 6, 2024 at 8:56 am

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    I love that you were treated like the extra special queen that you are!

  3. Angie

    April 6, 2024 at 9:52 am

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    Awe I just love you Zenyatta. I’m so happy your day was full of fun, treats amd mostly love. A special day for a special Queen. Much love.

  4. Gloria

    April 6, 2024 at 10:10 am

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    Looks like a blast! Glad you had fun, Zenyatta! Love you!

  5. Marshall (NC Broad)

    April 6, 2024 at 12:49 pm

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    Dear Z, Team Z and Lane’s End,
    What a lovely day — fit for a Queen indeed❣️
    Thanks to all of you for these great photos of the festivities and folks who gathered to celebrate — love that Fred was present to keep an eye on things.
    So glad to know that Alys E. is still an excellent photographer, too.
    💖 🐎 💖 🐎 💖 🐎 💖
    Thank you all for letting us join in to celebrate Zenyatta — she will always be
    a positive force of nature and yes, a gift!
    Hugs and Love ❤️

  6. Debra Trujillo

    April 6, 2024 at 1:29 pm

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    A fitting birthday celebration for a Queen!!

    • Erica

      April 14, 2024 at 2:55 pm

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      Always Queen in the heart of her worldwide fans.

  7. Deb M

    April 6, 2024 at 1:32 pm

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    So glad you enjoyed your party. So many of us love you. And I was happy to see my card made it in time. (You never know these days.) You remain our Amazing Z.

  8. Debbie Kalivas

    April 6, 2024 at 3:53 pm

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    Dearest Z, I am so happy seeing all the love surrounding you on your birthday! I was there in spirit celebrating with you ! Kisses and more kisses on your sweet soft nose!!! I love you❤️

  9. judy berube

    April 6, 2024 at 4:27 pm

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    Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL, NYM and DC:

    Z, joining you in thanking Lane’s End for making your 20th Birthday party available to fans.

    Love your reference to the number 20 being positive in your life. Nineteen in a row and the 20th; the most remarkable of all, in my humble opinion.

    Love all of you so much. Big Hugs, JB

  10. Sally Blank

    April 6, 2024 at 5:23 pm

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    My dear Z, Nothing has made me so happy than to see you loved and happy with so many fans to spend your special day on your 20th Birthday!! I thank Ann and Lane’s End for sharing you.
    Wishing you many more happy Birthdays Zenyatta, my dancing Queen and love of my lifetime.
    Love with kisses and to all your foals,
    Auntie Sally B.

  11. Allen

    April 6, 2024 at 7:39 pm

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    Thank You to Lanes End and Team Z for taking such good care of Zenyatta. I also liked the news that they will try to let more tours visit you. Sounds like I need to plan a trip to Kentucky real soon.

  12. Linda R Moss & George R. Bedar

    April 7, 2024 at 8:40 am

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    Many thanks so all for giving Mom such a special day! And special thanks to Alys for the great video on Tuesday delivering my pears! XOXO’s Ziconic (aka Z-Z)

  13. Nancy Stamp

    April 7, 2024 at 7:07 pm

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    T hank you for sharing Z with us.

  14. judy berube

    April 8, 2024 at 2:54 pm

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    Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL, NYM and DC:

    Goodnight and Happy Dreams. Love and Hugs, JB💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

  15. judy berube

    April 8, 2024 at 3:09 pm

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    Dear Z Fans:

    Some news on Z’s Australia family. Winx’s daughter sold today for 10M.

    https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/276131/woppitt-bloodstock-goes-to-au-10m-for-filly-out-of-winx

    Also, Winx is in foal to Schnitzel for 2024. Due in our Fall; their Spring.

    Love and Hugs, JB

    • Kathy

      April 11, 2024 at 5:37 am

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      Dear Judy,

      Isn’t it GREAT the Blog is back?!! All I can say about the sale of Winx’s daughter is WOW!!!

      Hugs,
      Kathy

  16. Sally Blank

    April 8, 2024 at 5:33 pm

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    Dear Judy, thanks for the news of Winx’s daughter. $10 m, I think that’s incredible.
    Then I think Zenyatta is priceless as well as her foal

    Love you Zenyatta with kisses and all of your foals,
    Auntie Sally B

    • judy berube

      April 8, 2024 at 8:46 pm

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      Dear Sally,

      As I read the article on Winx’s girl, I realized the sales price of 10M was in Australian money. In US dollars her sales price is $6.6M. Still a huge sum. She is absolutely beautiful. Equine Royalty.

      Love and Hugs, JB

  17. Sally Blank

    April 8, 2024 at 5:34 pm

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    should say her foals not foal

    Sorry

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