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
Karen Wyatt
What a wonderful gift. And what a magnificent loving creature Zenyatta is – I have no doubt she knew the situation – horses have that gift. Tiano will ride Zenyatta is her day dreams forever.
Judy Wucherer
Beautiful…♡ The close-up photo of Queen Z and the little girl is so so sweet…I loved this.
Blessings to them both♡♡
Jenny Ross
This is so wonderful! Precious little girl and a gentle giant of a mare. God Bless ’em all.
Carole curtis
Everyone has already expressed it all.simply wonderful. .blessed be to this sweet child.Zenyatta will breath hope into you.stay strong
Sally Blank (cherishes Z and her foals)
How beautiful and precious. God bless this little girl and Zenyatta.
hugs, Sally B
Sally Blank (cherishes Z and her foals)
Goodnight lovely Zenyatta
love you with kisses and all your sons
Z princess and my dear Sir
Auntie Sally B
zfan
Happy tears! How wonderful!
Debbie
crying…tears of joy…Z kissing Tiana…powerful…
Karen in Indiana
How sweet!
Robin LOVES Zenyatta
Isn’t it truly a gift to us to have Zenyatta to love and adore? She is such a messenger from God – physically powerful, yet perfect in her love for those who are vulnerable.
Time and time again, she proves that she is a magical animal born to a world of worry and hurt. Zenyatta transforms time. Tiana received the wondrous touch of Zenyatta’s soft lips, and her face showed pure joy. Amazing. And we are awestruck.
Amy
Oh the one of Zenny with her nose on Tiana’s forehead is absolutely perfect.
Faithful Zenyatta Supporter
What is so special about The Mosses and Zenny’s caregivers is that even though they have endured sadness and disappointment with the loss of two babies, they are willing to continue to share her with others who are also going through difficulty in their life. Such generosity is beyond measure and so are the benefits. Wish I could send this sweet little girl my Breyer Zenyatta that I cherish.
Ingrid Arnone
Oh, wow Zenyatta is the sweetie’s horse ever, she loves every body, and the little girl is adorable. Please God help her to get better…
Big hugs to both!
Carroll Hinkle
Wonderfully heartwarming pics. Have been wondering if Zen mamma is in foal? I read that she was bred May 2, but have not seen anything in regards to her ultrasound on the website. always praying all is well. I’m just a fan.
Deb Batchelder
Great story. Glad it happened <3
Glenda
Thank you so much for making this child’s dream come true. Everyone in Team Z is extraordinary, including Z herself. Your selfless kindness to this child will, as my mom used to say, make you a crown in heaven,
Paula Higgins
This is a testament to the goodness of Zenyatta’s owners, Jerry and Ann Moss and also Lane’s End to make this little girl’s wish come true. What a wonderful gift for this little girl and Zenyatta was sweet as usual. Thank you for posting these pictures.
Kris in Illinois
How awesome that someone made Tiana a shirt to reflect the Moss silks for her visit to Zenyatta! It’s a day she will never forget. Obviously Tiana is surrounded by people who love and care for her, which helps any child, but is even more needed when battling illness. LOVE how Z interacts with Tiana…I’m a bit jealous…
Team Z you are the greatest! I wish more owners/teams would follow your example in making special horses more accessible to their fans. You can look up biographies/stats for all players/teams in human sports, but you can’t find out if your favorite mare(s) has successfully foaled, or how their offspring are doing at the track, or if they have a new career altogether. Fans like to keep in touch off the racetrack too.
Jeanie
That was just the sweetest thing I ever saw! You could just see the love and trust between them. Thank you Zenny’s for being so amazing!
Shirley Donoho
How wonderful that the meeting of Zenyatta with the sweet little girl could happen so soon after Zenyatta suffered the loss of her little boy colt. I think the meeting was the best thing that could happen to each of them, at this time. My prayers to both.
Donna H
What a nice thought, Shirley! It is so heartwarming to see how loving Zenyatta is and the tenderness she showed to Tiana is just precious. Maybe she sensed the illness as sometimes animals do. I just love you, Zenny.
Francine Iuliucci
Can’t find words to say how wonderful Team Zenyatta and the wonderful Moss’s are!!! Thanks for sharing this story. God Bless Tiana and her family. Will be in my prayers.
Kathy
Oh my gosh, I can hardly type with all the tears in my eyes. What a wonderful granted wish. Thank you, team Z and Make-A-Wish foundation. God bless little Tiana and her parents.
Kathy
May 26 Cherokee Devotional
Never talk about your troubles. Never look for sympathy, because the need to commiserate only causes more misery. Resist the urge to exaggerate difficulty, because that will only result in a bigger mess. Some claim if you talk about it, it relieves the misery, but don’t believe it. If a seed of misery is planted, it will grow like a weed in spring. Talk sickness, lack of money, companionship, or freedom, and that’s what you will get-until you weed out and destroy that talk of misery. Negative talk is a bear trap set in a hidden place and it snaps at whatever comes near. The pain is unbearable, so put it away from you. Instead, talk about sufficiency and every good thing, and they will be yours.
The Great Spirit will not punish us for what we do not know.
-Chief Red Jacket, Seneca
Allen
Zenyatta continues to touch the hearts of so many people. Thanks to Ann,Jerry, and Team Z for making Tiana’s wish come true. I pray that our God will put his healing hands on this little girl and her family.
Ricka L. Smith
My prayers go out for Tiana and her parents; faith and courage, we’re living in remarkable times. If she and Zenyatta can meet each other, anything is possible.
And prayers and continued blessings for Zenny, the Mosses and Team Z for a strong, healthy foal on the ground and thriving … Kick on!
Mandy Hajdusiewicz
talk about tears, Zen kisses this little girl like she always kisses her own babies…lots of love there. This is for the people who say animals don’t have feelings…Zen has plenty of feelings, mostly of love
sue and tony
So true!
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Kathy.We all have good things going on in our lives and should appreciate them.The sun is out here today and it’s warming up!But I feel so sorry for baby “bob” his nest is full of little flies(the sun must have coaxed them out)I think “bob” no 2 is on the way.Boo’s baby human is growing fast isn’t she and about to eat cookies!I had a Marty newsletter last night and Milo was in dad’s office sitting with his friend Chummy the cat!A flock of sheep have been eating cannabis in Rhydypandy near Swansea they have been on the rampage bless them.One entered a pensioner’s bungalow and caused some damage.Poor Boo made me feel quite giddy looking for a suitable spot to ….Felix looks as if she had a night on the tiles.Late today shopping this morning.Thanks for sharing that wonderful video.Have a great day Love and hugs to you,Kisses for Angel Holly,Nikko and Sugar.SheenaXOXO
Kathy
Dear Sheena,
Poor baby “bob,” having to contend with flies. Boo’s baby sister is growing very fast, indeed. I received the newsletter you mentioned. That’s hilarious that a cat and rat would be companions! Oh, those poor sheep! Bless them, indeed! I think Boo might have preferred not being videoed looking for a spot! I hope it’s a good day for Felix. Have fun shopping. You’re welcome for the video! I wish you a great day as well. Love and hugs from me, kisses from Angel Holly, Nikko and Sugar. Kathy XOXO
MONICA in CA
zenyatta…. you are a gift! you are the best! such a sweet and gentle and loving spirit – we love you!! such a lovely young girl – praying for the best for this sweet girl – she looks adorable in the pix with zen – lovely – very heartwarming – zenyatta has and always will be…. the most glorious gift – never forgotten – always in our hearts – a joy forever – best wishes to Tiana and her family – to the classy Mr and Mrs Moss – team Z – and always…. our beloved zenyatta – God Bless you all!!!
Christine Holland
The look on that little girl’s face is pure heaven. God bless everyone who made this possible and God bless Zenyatta for being Zenyatta.