Earlier this month, Zenyatta was visited by a very special fan. Ten-year-old Tiana came from California to meet her favorite racehorse with the help of Make-A-Wish.
Tiana has myeloid leukemia, a treatable but incurable cancer. Lane’s End was the first stop on her Kentucky trip, which included time at Keenland and Old Friends.
Zenyatta, always gentle with children, greeted her young fan with nuzzles. Tiana was picture perfect, dressed to match the Moss silks.
We’re so glad that Zenyatta could help make Tiana’s wish come true. Scroll down for more pictures of their time together.
Team Z
More information:
“Zenyatta Makes Wish Come True,” TDN
Make-A-Wish Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana
Susan from Fl
Such a sweet and special update! Thanks for sharing Peace & Happiness
lauraj_cincinnati
Very sweet. Zenyatta loves human foals almost as much as she loves equine foals. Kudos to the Mosses, the staff at Lane’s End, and Make-a-Wish for making this visit happen for this little girl.
Janine Gober
Without a doubt the greatest thing Zenny could do. She is already loved for so many reasons and this just tops them all. What a wonderful wish this child had and how amazing that a child of her age would pick this wonderful mare. Kudos to the Moss’s
for always being so generous with her, Make-A-Wish foundation, Lane’s End Farm and of course our sweet Zenyatta!
Sherry Drish
Best pics ever of Zenyattas love for a child. :-)
sue and tony
Amen!
Dee in the Hudson Valley
What a wonderful story! Tiana is obviously a very special horse-crazy little girl… I love her Moss racing silks outfit! I have such deep admiration for everybody at Lane’s End. And as if we didn’t already know, Zenny has shown us what a super-smart, kind mare she is. Thanks to Team Z for sharing these sweet, sweet photos with all of us… The one where Zenny is “kissing” Tiana’s forehead is priceless!
Mary
I love the photo of Zenyatta turning to nuzzle Tiana. So cute!
Wonderful of Team Z to welcome Zenyatta visitors like this.
Hope to hear news of how Zenyatta is doing, also.
Hugs and Prayers to all
Stella Bagwell in South Texas
Such touching, loving pictures. There is no living creature on earth, human or animal, that is like Zenyatta. I truly believe God gave her this special gift of making us all happy.
I hope Tiana’s wish made her very happy. And that she has many healthy years to come. I’m sure she’ll never forget being kissed by a Queen. :)
Love to all,
Stel
Marshall (NC Broad)
Beautiful photos! Thanks to the Mosses, Lane’s End, Make-a-Wish for all you do. Of course, many thanks to our lovely, benevolent Queen Z, too! Love the photo of Tiana being kissed by Zenyatta.
Thanks to Krystal Mitchell/GingerSnaps for these wonderful photographs, also.
Hugs and Love to All
Abigail1849
Marshall: THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart for your response to the article on my Grandpa & his beloved mare! I’m so very pleased that you enjoyed it. I debated about putting it up on THE VAULT because, as you know, it’s not what I normally post. But the fact you liked it totally made my day!!! Hugs & love right back to you, Abigail
Kimberly
This is sooo nice! Zenyatta has such a gentle sole!! Thank you for these beautiful pictures! ?
Z13Rulz
Beautiful pictures. Thanks to everybody for sharing such a special visit.
taylor brown
God bless the Mosses for their gracious generosity in helping to make a little girl’s wish come true. May little Tiana always feel so loved and special as she did the day she met Zenyatta. :)
Mary
So precious – Z is always Amazing!!!!! Thank you for sharing this warm meeting between them.
Tracy
Zenyatta is such a blessing and true best gift ever for all of us.So glad you could make a wish come true!
Kim
Awesome story! Zenyatta is so smart and sensitive, and I’m so happy for Tiana!
Donna Eyraud
Beautiful, just beautiful.
Shannon Pugh
Oh this makes my heart so happy that this precious little one got to spend quality time with Z!!! Here’s to hoping a cure is found for her!! Thanks to all involved in making this happen :D
Janet Webb
What a beautiful moment! Thank you for sharing it with us all!
Dona
My eyes fill up with tears and my heart wants to burst with pride every time I see pictures like these.
Patysue
Beautiful! Both girls are so special!
sue/Va
Zenny is an angel who just happens to look like a magnificient thoroughbred. These pictures are proof of it. God Bless her and Tiana…they were so precious together.
Nanette
Bless this beautiful young lady. And she has great taste in horses.
Barbara Braun
Wow, great pictures and thanks for making Tiana’s wish come true! Queen Z is a magnificent horse and so gentle. Thanks for sharing the pictures and your time to make a dream come true!
Beth
That was so beautiful – thank you for sharing!
Terri Kavanaugh
Zenyatta KNOWS she is sick!! THat was so sweet and it just shows what an incredible mare she is!!!!!!!! Love her!
Ellen
What a special picture of Zenyatta nuzzling Tiana. A wish come true.
How wonderful
Ellen
Thank you Lane’s End and Make a wish.
What a special picture of Zenyatta nuzzling Tiana. A wish come true.
How wonderful
Melissa
I think she knew this child was special!!! What a great moment!! Loved this “kiss” on the forehead!! Thank you so much for sharing this great mare with everyone!! We love her so!!!
Lorey Maurer
What a wonderful heart warming story. Beautiful.
Sharyn
Such a wonderful story……such a special little girl! Thank you Team Z and Lane’s End for making her wish come true.
Deb E.
Bawling!