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May 10, 2020

Zenyatta News

Happy Mother’s Day to Our Queen (Mom)

Zenyatta at Lane’s End Farm. Photo: Tyler Matson

Dear Fans & Moms,

Just like you, we love birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, first days of new seasons, and many other celebratory occasions—but we think Mother’s Day is so, so special.  Especially when you are THE Queen!

Happiest of Mother’s Days, Zenyatta:  Your Z-Family sends you Love, Hugs, Kisses, and SPECIAL wishes!

Clockwise from top left: Zenyatta with Cozmic One. Photo: Mathea Kelley, Zenyatta with Ziconic. Photo: Kyle Acebo, Zenyatta with Zellda. Photo: Alys Emson
Coz dancing for Mom Video: Sergio De Sousa
Ziconic with his jolly ball twirl for Mom. Video: Linda R. Moss
Zellda and our Racing Team with wishes for Mom. Video: John Shirreffs

Zenyatta so appreciates her own Z-Family, but also holds everyone’s family dear.  Wishing Mothers everywhere, near and far, two-legged and four-legged, an incredibly special Mother’s Day.  And even though this year many of you are not sharing this special day together, the love and bond shared for one’s mom lives in our hearts.

Hugs & Happy Mother’s Day to all!

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119 Comments

  1. Linda R. Moss

    May 10, 2020 at 8:25 am

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    Sweetest of Happy Mother’s Days for you Zenny! WE love you today and every day – George, Linda, Milyone, & Ziconic (Z-Z)

  2. Kim

    May 10, 2020 at 8:35 am

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    Happy Mother’s Day Zenny!!! ❤️❤️❤️?

  3. Rita Pierce

    May 10, 2020 at 8:57 am

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    Happy Mother’s day to the best horse ever. I love you and hope we will have another little one soon to celebrate!!

  4. shirleeinindy

    May 10, 2020 at 9:01 am

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    Thanks for the wonderful pictures and video. We love you Queen Z and all your children.
    Love the video of Zellda and all of her team. Makes me smile to see she is surrounded by a loving team. Happy Mothers Day to all of you Zsters and to Zenny’s second Mom, Ann.

    Be safe, enjoy your day and hope for a better day soon.

  5. Leslie R.

    May 10, 2020 at 9:04 am

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    Happy Mother’s Day, Zenny!! ❤️❤️

    Hugs to all,
    Leslie

  6. Mary Pittman

    May 10, 2020 at 9:17 am

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    Happy Birthday Queen Z! We are all waiting patiently for you to be a new momma! Stay well be blessed!

    Much Love!
    Mary

  7. Anita Branch

    May 10, 2020 at 9:22 am

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    This is greatness! Love it so much! The boys did great jobs with their dances and jolly balls, but Zellda took it over the top with her video! Thanks to the Shirreff’s barn and Mario and especially the guy with the amazing moves (like Jagger, though – not Zennie ?). Happy Mother’s Day, Queen Zenyatta! Can’t wait for your new little arrival.

    • Cynthia Holt

      May 10, 2020 at 4:51 pm

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      Mick Jagger mover = Cisco Alvarado, journeyman stable rider.

  8. Lori Stein

    May 10, 2020 at 9:25 am

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    Awwww great videos ❤️

  9. judy berube

    May 10, 2020 at 9:38 am

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    Dear Tram Z and Z Family:

    Happy Mother’s Day Z and to all of you.

    What an absolute treat to see these photos and joyful videos. Made my day. Thank you.
    Love and Hugs, JB

  10. judy berube

    May 10, 2020 at 9:39 am

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    Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL and DC:

    Have a lovely day and Happy Dreams. Love You. Hugs, JB

  11. Kathy

    May 10, 2020 at 10:23 am

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    Oh my gosh, Coz dancing for Mom is the cutest thing I’ve seen all day! Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there, whether your kids have 4 legs or 3!

    Hugs, Kathy

    • Mary

      May 10, 2020 at 7:54 pm

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      Happy Mother’s day to Queen Z and all moms. Hopefully we hear soon that Zenyatta has a beautiful new filly by her side.

  12. Mary

    May 10, 2020 at 10:24 am

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    That is just too special. Happy Mother’s Day Zenyatta. You are so beautiful and your children are so very proud of you. We are all waiting for the birth of your foal. Can hardly wait.

  13. Sandy (Northeast Ohio)

    May 10, 2020 at 10:45 am

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    HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY ZENNY!!! ❤️❤️❤️ We love you and all of your precious children. They sure stepped up to the plate to make those videos for you so thanks to them and their helpers. Zellda really hit it out of the park didn’t she? We’re on the edge of our seats waiting for your next little girl – maybe today hmmmmm?

    HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY to ALL of the moms out there (both those with two-legged and those with four-legged children). These are tough times, but I hope you all feel the love from your various families today.

    Love and hugs to all,
    Sandy

  14. Kathy

    May 10, 2020 at 12:00 pm

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    Make that 4 legs or 2! lolololol

    Hugs, Kathy

  15. Kathy

    May 10, 2020 at 12:04 pm

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    A good laugh in these stir-crazy times:

    BBQ
    Standard Operating Procedures released today please learn

    We are about to enter the BBQ season. Therefore it is important to refresh your memory on the etiquette of this sublime outdoor cooking activity. When a man volunteers to do the BBQ the following chain of events are put into motion:

    Routine…
    (1) The woman buys the food.
    (2) The woman makes the salad, prepares the vegetables, and makes dessert.
    (3) The woman prepares the meat for cooking, places it on a tray along with the necessary cooking utensils and sauces, and takes it to the man who is lounging beside the grill – beer in hand.
    (4) The woman remains outside the compulsory three meter exclusion zone where the exuberance of testosterone and other manly bonding activities can take place without the interference of the woman.

    Here comes the important part:
    (5) THE MAN PLACES THE MEAT ON THE GRILL.

    More routine…
    (6) The woman goes inside to organize the plates and cutlery.
    (7) The woman comes out to tell the man that the meat is looking great. He thanks her and asks if she will bring another beer while he flips the meat
    Important again:
    (8) THE MAN TAKES THE MEAT OFF THE GRILL AND HANDS IT TO THE WOMAN.

    More routine…
    (9) The woman prepares the plates, salad, bread, utensils, napkins, sauces, and brings them to the table.
    (10) After eating, the woman clears the table and does the dishes.

    And most important of all:
    (11) Everyone PRAISES the MAN and THANKS HIM for his cooking efforts.
    (12) The man asks the woman how she enjoyed ‘her night off ‘ and, upon seeing her annoyed reaction, concludes that there’s just no pleasing some women.

    • Marshall (NC Broad)

      May 10, 2020 at 1:54 pm

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      Dear Kathy,

      Thanks for the welcome laugh!

      Hope you are having a fine day, Happy Mother’s Day!

      Hugs and Love

      • Kathy

        May 10, 2020 at 2:24 pm

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        Dear Marshall,

        Day’s going okay, hope your’s is as well.

        Hugs, Kathy

  16. Mary Jane

    May 10, 2020 at 1:24 pm

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    What a wonderful surprise from the Queen and her offspring. Thanks to everyone who made these videos possible. What fun!

  17. Marshall (NC Broad)

    May 10, 2020 at 1:51 pm

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    Dear Z, Team Z, and Z offspring,

    What a wonderful Mother’s Day surprise! Your family did great with their greetings for their mama. Loved the videos, especially the part where Zellda grabs John’s cap — Too cute, rather like something her mama would do. :-)

    A most HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY to our adorable Queen Z!! ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

    Many thanks to Team Z and family for this lovely gift to her fans!

    Hugs and Love

  18. Marshall (NC Broad)

    May 10, 2020 at 1:59 pm

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    HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY to one and all here in Zennyland❣️

    All the very best wishes and good health to you, dear friends. ?

    Hugs and Love

  19. Cathy

    May 10, 2020 at 2:57 pm

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    Love this

  20. Mary Darden McLeod

    May 10, 2020 at 2:59 pm

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    Oh, Zenny, your children are so talented, sweet, & dear. This Auntie is so very proud of each of you!!!! I can hardly wait until you are joined by another dear foal!!! Happy Mother’s Day to Queen Zenyatta, Ann, Team Zenyatta & Lane’s End, and each of you. It doesn’t matter which species our children are: we are ALL Mamas!!! xoxo, Mary in Boone

  21. Sally B. (cherish

    May 10, 2020 at 4:31 pm

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    Just loved all the Mothers Day wishes to Zenyatta! Enjoyed so much.
    I love you too Z, always will, and wish you the best Mothers Day. Actually Z you brought out the best in me since 2009 and you are a Queen in so many ways.
    Love n kisses to you and all your foals
    Auntie Sally B

  22. Debbi

    May 10, 2020 at 4:41 pm

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    Just love it…. & our Queen. Thank you for everything….. Love Zenny & all her babies….including those no longer with us….. like our much missed ZPrincess.

  23. Cynthia H.

    May 10, 2020 at 5:11 pm

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    What a treat! Two days of great blogs back-to-back! Thank you, dear Zenyatta and all of your wonderful team, for your huge contribution in helping to make this a happy Mothers’ Day, especially for those who are separated from their mothers by the coronavirus restrictions or for any reason. The videos are awesome! Your children are amazing and talented, and each has inherited a special piece of your light. What fun to see your girl pluck the hat right off John Shirreffs’ head, just as you did in those days which seem so long ago That beloved place is now gone, but you continue to reign over a kingdom which is not diminished in numbers. Our hearts and prayers are with you in the coming days. God bless our great and glorious Queen, and all of the members of her loyal court.

  24. Jane W

    May 10, 2020 at 5:57 pm

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    Happy Mother’s Day Zenyatta! I love all the videos from your kids! They all have your loving and silly personality and made it their own! I can’t wait for the announcement that you’re a Mom again!! Prayers for an easy, healthy delivery! ????

  25. Dona

    May 10, 2020 at 9:56 pm

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    Wonderful treat for all your locked down faithful followers.
    Everybody looks marvelous. Happy day to one and all.

  26. Carrie

    May 10, 2020 at 10:25 pm

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    I loved all those videos! Thankyou so much for sharing them!
    I can’t wait for the new baby! Happy Mother’s Day Queen Z!!!?

  27. Pat Beck

    May 10, 2020 at 11:43 pm

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    Love this set of pix and videos! So many sweet moments. Love to you, Zenyatta, and all your beautiful babies, with us and lost but in our hearts.

  28. ❤Auntie Judy (So California)❤

    May 11, 2020 at 1:00 am

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    Dear Queen Z
    You are such a good momma. I loved looking back at the pictures of you with COZ, Z-Z, and ZELLDA. You make beautiful babies ?

    I hope your mother’s day was extra special ?

    I’m sending good thoughts and prayers ? as we anxiously await the birth of your Candy Ride filly ?

    All my love ❤ Auntie Judy ?

  29. Gloria

    May 11, 2020 at 4:40 am

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    Happy Mamacita’s day, Zenyatta. Love you. Thanks for the pictures and videos. Best to Team Z.

  30. Celeste/Massachusetts

    May 11, 2020 at 4:53 am

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    Happy Belated Mother’s Day! What a special treat to see Coz, Ziconic and Zellda. They are all so beautiful and surely encompass Zenyatta’s personality. I loved to see Coz dance like his mom. He surely has the right moves!!

    Now we are all awaiting the newest foal…CAN’T WAIT!!!

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