January 12, 1998 marked a significant date in equine history, as Quarter Horse lovers mourned the passing of legendary sire Zippo Pine Bar. Zippo Pine Bar’s breeding career was remarkable, and he had a monumental influence on the Quarter Horse Breed.

The sorrel stallion Zippo Pine Bar was born in 1969 by Zippo Pat Bars out of Dollie Pine. His bloodlines can be traced back to famous horses such as Poco Bueno and Joe Reed P-3. Norman Reynolds, who showed Quarter Horses and was looking for his next halter horse, purchased Zippo Pine Bar as a foal at a dispersal sale.

Zippo Pine Bar went on to have an impressive show career, earning prestigious awards such as the 1972 American Quarter Horse Association Championship, a Superior Western Pleasure Horse award in 1972, and a Performance Register of Merit in 1972. During his career Zippo Pine Bar earned 145 points in both Halter and Performance. He was inducted into the National Snaffle Bit Association Hall of Fame in 1992, and into the American Quarter Horse Association Hall of Fame in 2000.

As impressive as his show career was, Zippo Pine Bar’s true strengths were in his stud career. According to ZippoPineBar.net, Zippo Pine Bar sired 1,648 registered foals. His offspring earned 1,187.5 Halter points and 1,381 Performance points. Among his offspring are 12 American Quarter Horse Association Champions, 24 World Championship winners, 47 Reserve World Championship Winners, 19 High Point winners, and 3 All Around High Point winners. Zippo Pine Bar’s offspring have also earned 359 Total Superior Awards and 883 Register of Merits.

Five of Zippo Pine Bar’s offspring – Mr Zippo Pine, Zippo By Moonlight, Zips Chocolate Chip, Zippos Mr Goodbar, and Zippos Amblin Easy – were inducted into the National Snaffle Bit Association Hall of Fame. While most of Zippo Pine Bar’s offspring are Quarter Horses, he has also sired Appaloosas and Paints.

Zippo Pine Bar’s bloodlines are some of the most recognized among Quarter Horse sires. He is notable for passing his winning characteristics on to his offspring, and Zippo Pine Bar horses have earned incredible achievements in the show ring.

On January 11th, 1998, Zippo Pine Bar suffered a major stroke. He was euthanized the following day after his condition declined and was buried on the grounds of the Bob and Ann Perry Quarter Horse ranch in Valley View, Texas.

To learn more about Zippo Pine Bar, visit his official website.

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Original Source: Zippo Pine Bar: A Quarter Horse Legacy

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