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
Barbara Brayton
So cute! God love them both.
stephanie bentley
Priceless
Sue Carey Saidi
Such really lovely photos
Margaret
I think getting a nuzzle from Z is the most magical experience ever. Z is so loving.
sue and tony
We agree!
Long Story TB
Bless you Team Zenyatta!! All of you are amazing people that continue to give to the world, the way you do. You guys are indeed the best!! Zenyatta, what an equine Mother Teresa you are!!!
Sue Williams
How wonderful!!
Linda Fabiszak
Thank you Lane’s End and the Mosses. Tiana and her parents will never forget this experience. Zenyatta is such a gentle soul, but then she has been greatly loved and appreciated all her life. The picture of the mare nuzzling Tiana’s forehead has made me cry. Hang in there Tiana, you just never know when a cure might be found.
Leslie R.
What a beautiful, moving story! Zenyatta is an angel and I’m glad she was able to make Tiana’s wish come true. The pic of Zenyatta kissing Tiana’s forehead is too cute. Thanks Team Z for sharing the pix! You are the best!!!
Hugs to all,
Leslie
Gail Godding
It was so kind of to allow her to come and visit Z. You made a sick child’s dream come true and lifted her spirit to help her fight another day. Thank You for being compassionate and caring and Thank You Zenyetta for being so gentle and attentive to your visitor. She’ll take this day and keep in her heart forever.
Bobbi Emel
Very sweet! Jerry and Ani – you’re THE BEST!
Lots of love,
Bobbi
P.S. Hi Tyler!
Irene Pellegrino
I think if that gentle creature nuzzled me like that, I would believe that Tiana would live forever. Zenyatta is a gift and she will be treasured forever.
Pamela Sasser
Beautiful photos…what a treasure for this little girl!
Thanks Team Z for making it happen… And Zenyatta for just being you!
sheena.davies(wales)
Thank you all so much for making this little girl’s dream come true.Zenyatta is such a gentle,sweet-natured horse she just loves everyone!I hope one day Tiana can be cured but she will remember her day at Lane’s end forever.Wonderful photos.Love and hugs SheenaX
Betty Jo Richards
So much joy in those pictures Wish you well Tiana Stay close to horses as they bring love and emotional healing Owner of 20 horses all ages Welcome to visit our ranch
Betty Jo
Rebecca
Beautiful story. This is why I love the world of horses. Great people and animals! God Bless.
Selene McCarthy
These photos bring tears to my eyes. Zenyatta know exactly what is going on with this little girl. She seemed so careful with Tiana. The look in that horse’s eye tells all.
Beautiful!
Chris Balmes
Oh my gosh – incredibly special…………………………………She just knew………..It is so nice that you allowed this to happen.
Abigail1849
There is nothing to add to these wonder-full photos because they portray everything that I love about you, Zenny, and Team Z.
I also wanted to re-post this. NEW from THE VAULT — a story not unlike the one you’re reading here:
https://thevaulthorseracing.wordpress.com/2016/05/25/carl-wheeler-and-his-raven-black-mare/
Enjoy and peppermint kisses to My Big Girl.
Love & hugs to all
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Abigail,
I left a post for you about this article from The Vault on the previous blog page.
Another beautifully written story that you have given us!
Hugs and Love
Marshall (NC Broad)
Oops!
Just saw your post to me on page 1 of this blog entry. I was reading from the bottom up.
Thank you, again, for this splendid article in The Vault!
More Hugs and Love
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Judy.Such a wonderful post and a joy to see Zenyatta with Tiana.Abigail has put a link up to her marvellous article on the previous blog It is well worth a read.I have posted a video of the “bob’s” first days.The 2nd may be on the way.Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT Cap Hercules Frank Bentley and all the sweeties.Love and hugs SheenaX
Judy B from Rhode Island
Dear Sheena:
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What an ambassador for love and kindness Zenyatta is. Will check out Abigail’s post and your video of the “bobs”. Goodnight. Love and Hugs, JB, LM, PC, HT, Cap, Herc, Frank, Bentley and all the Sweeties
Crystal Harrison
My favourite picture is when Tiana is in the pasture with Zenyatta! I absolutely love this!
She is going to have a very special trip indeed with first Queen Z and then Keeneland and OLD FRIENDS! What a wonderful trip for this very beautiful girl!
I agree with Sue from VA who said that Zenyatta is an angel who just happens to be in the body of a magnificent thoroughbred.
Kathleen
Beautiful little girl with a beautiful big mare!! No wonder Zenyatta is known as The Queen. As Ann Moss says, ‘She is a gift.’ Tiana and her family are in my prayers. How wonderful of the Mosses and Lane’s End for making this happen. Thank you f or letting us share in this.
Patty
Who is chopping onions in here??!?
Jennifer
I’m all teary too! Beautiful pictures and story. Zenyatta kissing Tiana’s forehead is absolutely magical!
Jamie
The sixth picture brought tears. Absolutely beautiful, both of them. So wonderful that team Z made this little girls dream come true.
PatfromNM
The kiss, My Queen to Tiana, brought me to tears. I LOVE that her visitors are allowed to be with her, not just across a fence.
sue and tony
Although we would love to visit our Queen…this young lady is exactly the right person to be in her presence. God always has a way of making these special moments happen.
No wonder Zenny will always have a piece of our hearts. She is magic.
Lori Stein
She’s always the bringer of joy!!!
Judy B from Rhode Island
Dear Team Z:
You make Dreams Come True. Adorable photos of little Tiana and Z; God Bless them both. Zenyatta and all of you are so very special. Love and Hugs, JB
Judy B from Rhode Island
Dear Z, COZ, ZI and DC:
Goodnight. Happy Dreams to all of you. Love you. Hugs, JB
Z Princess, Dubai, Baby Z, will always love you.
Maryann Lane
Trying to type through happy tears.
What a blessed moment for a seriously ill little girl to meet The Queen.
It simply means that Zenyatta and her story have touched all ages and every walk of life.
That a seriously ill little girl would choose Zenyatta as part of her wish is so sweet and endearing.
Zenyatta was put on earth not only to run and be a champion, but to inspire little girls and boys to dream of a perfect horse.
If not for her broodmare status, Zenyatta could indeed be a superb therapy horse.
She is kind. She us aware of the fragility of the littles. She loves attention.
Thank you Mr. and Mrs. Moss and Lanes End for granting this wish. Blessed Be to Zenyatta and all her connections.
Vicki Jasch
That is truly wonderful. I am not a child but an avid fan of Zenyatta. I have always wanted to see her and just savor the time spent with her without a herd of other people around. That would be my dream come true, I know I’m just dreaming.
Janet Luzell
These photos brought tears to my eyes. Zenyatta is so loving and so gentle. This little girl will remember her time with Zenyatta for the rest of her life. God bless all of you!!