Dear fans,
We are so touched by the flowers and notes left at Zenyatta’s statue during the Breeders’ Cup. The strength and compassion shown by this community never ceases to amaze us.
The 2014 Zenyatta.com Celebration was a huge success, and we can’t wait to share the final results. Auction winners have been notified, and we will be drawing our grand prize and bonus gift bag winners shortly. All winners will be notified tonight. Check your email!
Thank you all so much for taking part this year!
Team Z
Maryann Lane
So many heartfelt sentiments for Team Z and Lanes End. I am sure all the connections deeply appreciate them.
Our Princess left us too soon. Her loss will always leave a hole on our hearts that will always stay unfilled even by other foals that may come from Zenyatta. Just like the loss of any child leaves a parents heart empty even with other children in the family.
There will never be another Z Princess. The first daughter title will always hers.
Rest in Peace. Run free and sound little girl.
Pamela Schuldt
I am so saddened by this news. How is zenyatta holding up? Was she I’ll long?
Z13Rulz
Why would Zenyatta have been ill?
Z14 had been weaned 3 weeks prior and was on an entirely different part of the farm. Zenyatta did not experience the filly’s accident, which is one small mercy in all this.
Abigail_1849
Pamela: The flowers were in memory of Z Princess, Zenyatta’s little filly, who died on October 28 following an accident in her paddock.
Susan
Thank you for posting the pictures, just beautiful -a very touching tribute to Zenyatta and her family – human and equine.
Cynthia H.
♥ To our very dear and precious Team Z: “Gratitude is the heart’s memory.”
Joy cannot be measured in years, but in how freely it is scattered throughout the lives of others. With this as our standard, Z Princess lived a very full life indeed. For reasons we cannot comprehend, it was destined that we could keep her for only a glimmering. But what a gift she was, what a love it is, and how it will endure. ♥
Marshall (NC Broad)
Amen. Beautifully said, Cynthia H.
Thank you for this comforting message.
Hugs and Love
Cynthia H.
♥
Abigail_1849
Cynthia! What a beautiful message. Thank you, Abigail
Cynthia H.
♥ And thank you for always sharing the gift of your words, Abigail.
Maryp NY
Beautiful, Cynthia.
Cynthia H.
♥ Thank you, Maryp.
Sandy (Northeast Ohio)
Beautiful as always Cynthia ♥
Cynthia H.
♥ I am so glad that we had the chance to (finally) take a walk and talk at the Breeders’ Cup, Sandy.
Lou in Tx
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Mosses, Dottie, John, Team Z and Lanes End. The flowers at Queen Z’s statue are beautiful. Just our way of showing our love for this beautiful Zenyatta family. Z Princess Angel you will be in our hearts forever.
Nancy Osmundsen
She will be remembered as a promising and beautiful filly who mirrored so many of her mother’s exceptional qualities. We anxiously awaited her birth and delighted in the images that were shared of her life. Our deepest sympathy to the Mosses, the Shirreffs and Lanes End Farm as they grieve this lovely baby of Zenyatta. You are to be commended for your outstanding care and concern for your Horses and the people
who take care of them.
pamhomeier
Crying
Mary
My heart aches. I think about the shocking news as if it is just happening as I relive the news in my mind constantly. Zenyatta’s baby girl, the little Princess that we, who love Zenyatta, have lost. I know Ann and Jerry have this grief to carry, and will miss the little filly forever. It is just so sad. Z Princess, shine bright in Heaven, a new little star. Let us hold her tight in our memories.
Prayers for all,
Mary
sue and tony
To all of Team Z, it is with love and gratitude that we thank all of you for inviting us into your family. Being able to follow our beloved Queen and her offspring has been an honor. We continue to grieve the loss of our Z Princess. She was exceptional in every sense of the word and we will not forget her…ever.
suew/Va
What a beautiful post from Team Z. But then they have redefined the word “class”.
I will always remember precious Z Princess …that curly mane and those eyelashes. She was a beauty just like her mom.
Jackie
I was so touched when I saw the statue on Friday. Very moving. Thank you to team Zenyatta for keeping her in the forefront and in our hearts forever. You are all so special. Thank you.
Hugs
Jackie
vicky
So sad. Thank you to the Mosses, and all for allowing us to be a part of your family.
Rosemarie Bandura
This is beyond sad!!
Sophia Gates
So lovely, so touching – and now I’m crying again. Darn it.
Well she was just the most beautiful, promising foal. At least we have a community to share our sorrow. I hope the people who loved her and cared for her take some comfort in our love.
SallyB.(AuntiecherishesZandheryoung)
Goodnight Mamma Zenyatta
love n kisses to you and your young
Auntie Sally B
My thoughts and love for dear beautiful precious z princess; always in my heart
Mandy
I am still in shock over the loss of Z Princess. I have followed Zenyatta throughout her entire racing career, her athleticism, grace, beauty and heart made me fall in love with her and with horse racing. I loved to watch her in the paddock before the race, she would dance and prance and put on a show for her many fans. Since her retirement I have followed her since the birth of Cozmic One. He is now almost three and I can’t wait to see what he can do on the track. I remember when Ziconic was foaled I was so excited to see another colt, he will be turning two soon and hopefully will be joining John Sheriffs barn with Coz. But I was absolutely in love with Z Princess. I had so many hopes for this filly, she was definitely something special. My condolences to all of Zenyattas connections and especially to Mr. And Mrs. Moss. They have allowed us as fans to be a part of Zenyatta’s life and have allowed us to follow her as she became a mother. As Cozmic One and Ziconic blossom into racehorses we will have the privilege to watch them as they embark on wonderful careers and carry our hopes with them. But there will always be a special place in my heart for Z Princess, may you rest in peace little filly, you touched so many in the short time you were here with us. May you watch over your older brothers and keep them safe always! Run the fields of Heaven, you left your little hoof prints in my heart. I would like to just let Team Z know how grateful I am for all your dedication to all of Zenyatta’s fans. I don’t have money, I struggle everyday just to get by, but thanks to Team Z I feel like I don’t have to be rich to be a horse racing fan. I love this mare and everything she stands for. She is majestic, beautiful, courageous, strong, graceful, and has a wonderful heart, and this is what she imparts in me as a woman. Thank you Mr. And Mrs. Moss, John Sheriffs, Lane’s End and everyone else who is or was a part of this mare’s life. You are all wonderful and you bring out the true meaning of horsemanship.
Darlene Daniels
Mandy,
So beautifully said. You said it all. Thank you.
shirleeinindy
Mandy,.
Well said. But now I’m crying again.
Abigail_1849
Mandy: How exquisitely said. She sure did “leave her little hoof prints” on our hearts.
Sandy (Northeast Ohio)
Beautifully said, Mandy. Thank you.
HeidiK, Vallejo,Ca
Mandy that was a perfect tribute to ZPrincess.
Celeste_in_TX
Even in the wake of such sadness, this web site is just such a beautiful place to find people with love in their hearts and kindred spirits, united because of one gorgeous and talented race mare, our Queen, Zenyatta. Others have expressed so well the feelings from my heart that my mind can’t seem to unscramble enough to make it to the keyboard, but I thank you all for making my life richer, yes, even with this loss of Z Princess. I know the loss of a child and I have also lost a granddaughter, but life does go on because they, like Zenyatta’s beautiful filly, will always be in my heart. Once again I will say thank you to Team Zenyatta for allowing us to participate, to provide for us these beautiful photos and to foster the caring community that has evolved. Thank you. It means so much.
Donna Alsabrook
Losing family is never easy. Zenyatta and her babies are a huge part of our family. Love and hugs to everyone to help ease your pain. As I said before, I like to think that our Z Princess is an angel now and will forever be there to watch over and protect her siblings. She is up to the task, she has mama Z in her.
sharon gima
She was the first filly and the only first. Condolences to those who loved and cared for her during these few months.
Darlene Daniels
Z Princess Is much loved and will never be forgotten! Thank you Team Z for all you share with us all. Love to all, especially you Zenyatta, my angel forever.
Perky Green
The tribute, this past week=end, so befitting to our 1st family of Racing, I wish it were under different circumstances.
Cara
Z Princess you left little hoofprints on many, many hearts. I can only imagine the pain and loss your family and handlers must be feeling. It is so empty in the barn when an equine friend is taken (both human and equine bodies just’ know’ and feel the difference). A baby souls departure is just plain devastating and you, princess, will leave a hole forever. You made a huge impression on so very many during your way too short appearance with us here. Grateful that we had the opportunity to rejoice in your birth and growth into a young filly full of promise, beauty, brightness and energy. You made it easy to envision a Breeders Cup cloak of flowers on your back like your iconic Mama. How poignant and ironic that your flowers would come far too soon. We are all blessed to feel like we knew you, and I’m certain grateful to your family for sharing so much of what is and will forever be a legendary legacy.
Darlene Daniels
Beautifully said Cara.
Sandy (Northeast Ohio)
Ditto from me as well.
Darlene Daniels
I learned of the tragedy of Z Princess only moments before I was packing for Breeders Cup, an event I felt very honored and blessed to attend. The wind went completely out of my sails. But then I pulled myself together and prepared for the trip to California. I pushed the grief to the back of my mind. But, when we got there and saw Zenny;s statue. more beautiful than ever. and those flowers, it was….. there are not words to describe it. I feel very blessed to have been there. Zenyatta, I love you forever, my angel. Z Princess you will be forever loved.
♥ Auntie Judy aka JAG So. California
♥ Darlene,
It was nice seeing you! Bittersweet weekend for sure.
Auntie Judy
Sandy (Northeast Ohio)
Had exactly the same experience as you know, Darlene. I was so glad that you were there with me and Debbie and Brenda and all of our friends. ♥
Buddy
I’m glad the celebration went well. Still hoping to hear more details about what happened to Z Princess, to get some closure for her story.
Hans
sis, I have the most awesome pic of you two! Miss ya,
Hansie
Donna
I have felt grief for Z Princess since her passing, she was so special just like her mum, of all the babies in the field together I counted eight, I wonder what happened to her.
I am in tears now after seeing the tiara at Zenyatta’s statue.
Again my heart goes out to Ann Moss who has an affinity with all Zenyatta’s babies, she was that special first filly.
Donna
Kathy
November 6 Cherokee Devotional
Physical strength does not comfort an aching heart any more than a sharp mind eases an aching body. But spirit has it over the other two, because it brings comfort, ease and uplifts. And we need it all. We are almost certain to have more interest in one part of us-mind, body and spirit. But if we spend all our time developing that one part to the exclusion of the others, we are going to wind up short of balance. To be really fit is to be able to depend on ourselves for anything humanly possible. We are multi-faceted and when we i da tli ni gv si, do our best and call on the Great Spirit, we have it all covered, and we have perfect guidance as well.
We have listened to all you have to say, and we desire you to listen when any Indian speaks…
Peopeo Moxmox
Sue Fredrick Happy as a lark
Our dear Princess is now the angel that will watch over Zenny, CoZ and Ziconic and keep them all safe and free from harm. Love you “angel baby”, you’re not forgotten. hugs
Judy in Nazareth, PA
Oh, dear. The tiara really got to me. Crying all over again. Losing our Princess is just too hard to bear.
Alexandra Bowdoin
TEARS……HUGS TO ALL