Quarter horse
The American Quarter Horse, or Quarter Horse, is an American breed of horse that excels at sprinting short distances. Its name is derived from its ability to outrun other horse breeds in races of or less; some have been clocked at speeds up to . ...
racehorse
Horse racing is an equestrian performance activity, typically involving two or more horses ridden by jockeys (or sometimes driven without riders) over a set distance for competition. It is one of the most ancient of all sports, as its bas ...
and showhorse who became an influential sire in the breed.
Life
Zippo Pat Bars was a son of the
Thoroughbred
The Thoroughbred is a list of horse breeds, horse breed developed for Thoroughbred racing, horse racing. Although the word ''thoroughbred'' is sometimes used to refer to any breed of purebred horse, it technically refers only to the Thorough ...
Leo
Leo is the Latin word for lion. It most often refers to:
* Leo (constellation), a constellation of stars in the night sky
* Leo (astrology), an astrological sign of the zodiac
* Leo (given name), a given name in several languages, usually mas ...
sorrel
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stallion
A stallion is an adult male horse that has not been gelded ( castrated). Stallions follow the conformation and phenotype of their breed, but within that standard, the presence of hormones such as testosterone may give stallions a thicker, "cre ...
Wagoner ''Quarter Racing Digest'' p. 1345 bred by Paul Curtner. As a
weanling
A weanling or weaner is an animal that has been weaned, eats solid food independently, and no longer relies on its mother's milk for nutrients. ''Weanling'' usually refers to a horse, though can be used with any livestock. ''Weaner'' is more co ...
, Curtner was offered $20,000.00 for the colt, which he turned down.Groves "Where'd We Get That Zip?" ''Quarter Horse Journal'' p. 18
Racing career
Zippo Pat Bars raced for two years, starting eighteen times. He won five races and placed second four times. He earned a Race Register of Merit with the
American Quarter Horse Association
The American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA), based in Amarillo, Texas, United States, is an international organization dedicated to the preservation, improvement and record-keeping of the American Quarter Horse. The association sanctions many ...
(or AQHA) in 1966 with an AAA
speed rating
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. He earned $1855.00 on the
racetrack
A race track (racetrack, racing track or racing circuit) is a facility built for racing of vehicles, athletes, or animals (e.g. horse racing or greyhound racing). A race track also may feature grandstands or concourses. Race tracks are also us ...
. He injured himself as a two-year-old, fracturing two vertebrae in a stall accident. The injury kept the horse out of the 1966
All American Futurity
The All American Futurity is a race for two-year-old American Quarter Horse racehorses run at Ruidoso Downs (track), Ruidoso Downs Race Track in Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico on Labor Day. It is the last leg of the AQHA Triple Crown that has only been ...
.Beckman "Zippo Pat Bars" ''Quarter Horse Journal'' pp. 82–85
Breeding record
After the end of Zippo Pat Bars's racing career, he retired to the breeding shed. He sired, among others,
Zippo Pine Bar
Zippo Pine Bar (1969-1998) is the leading Western Pleasure sire of Quarter Horses.
Life
Zippo Pine Bar was a 1969 sorrel son of Zippo Pat Bars out of Dollie Pine, a daughter of Poco Pine.The Invester, and Mr Pondie Zip.Pitzer ''Most Influential Quarter Horse Sires'' pp. 159–160Thornton "Working Lines: Zippo Pat Bars" ''Southern Horseman'' pp. 28–40 His sons Zippo Pine Bar and The Invester were inducted into the
American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame The American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame and Museum was created by the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA), based in Amarillo, Texas. Ground breaking construction of the Hall of Fame Museum began in 1989. The distinction is earned by people and ...
Western Pleasure
Western pleasure is a western style competition at horse shows that evaluates horses on manners and suitability of the horse for a relaxed and slow but collected gait cadence, along with calm and responsive disposition. The horse is to appear to ...
Horses and four Superior
Halter
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Horses. In 1996, Zippo Pat Bars was inducted into the NSBA Hall of Fame.
Death and Honors
Zippo Pat Bars died May 1, 1988, due to heart problems. He was inducted into the AQHA Hall of Fame in 2002.