“It is with deep sadness that I announce the passing of Hotroddin Zippo. “Hollywood” was a one-of-a-kind stallion that blessed everyone with his talent, beauty, and grace, in and out of the show arena. His sweet, kind, and gentle nature set him apart from all other stallions and just his presence changed Pine Meadow Quarter Horses in a way that I could have never thought possible.”

The next several pieces of the “planned success” puzzle were put together when Darol Rodrock entered the picture. Rodrock purchased Only In The Moonlite in September of 2007 and Moonie’s success as a breeding stallion was set into motion. Darol is a man who loves horses and, as in everything else Darol does, he did his best to do it right. He gave Moonie the opportunity to become a sire. Darol had one of the best sets of broodmares in the industry, and he began building one of the top breeding programs in the country. He decided to make breeding fees affordable again, and this attracted a large group of dedicated mare owners who bred to Moonie year after year.