His influence has set a new standard for movement, temperament and beauty. In the first six months of 1999 alone, Chip's offspring have earned more than 1,300 performance points and 20 halter points. One of Chip's leading offspring is Hot Roddin Zippo, out of legendary show mare The Sweet Hotrodder. Shown by Cleve Wells, Hot Roddin Zippo will return to the AQHA World Show in Oklahoma this November to compete for a world championship in senior western pleasure. Owner Sonja Mickelsen of Toledo, Washington, says she chose to breed to Chip for his temperament, movement and looks.
Chip produces very strong-hocked horses, with pretty heads and long necks.
They have that effortless flowing movement, and it's all natural. We don't have to make these horses, because genetically, they're already there. Ironically, the horse Ann Myers bred with the intention of showing has all but ended her riding career. But she also acknowledges that she's made the sacrifices willingly, and they pale in comparison to the privilege of owning and promoting such a superior individual. Sometimes she stops and marvels at how fortunate she is to own Zips Chocolate Chip.