Even if you’re a newbie to the horse industry it takes only about 30 seconds to discover that caring for an equine companion is expensive.

When having a conversation with Sabrina Janis, an extremely well-spoken and poised young lady from Groton, Massachusetts, it’s easy to forget that this selfprofessed, horse-obsessed, book fanatic, avid writer, and therapeutic riding volunteer is just 17 years-old. Janis speaks with wisdom far beyond her years, and her passion for everything she does can be felt in her voice.

Sadly, the horse industry lost three influential sires in 2016. Zippos Sheik, Zippos Mr Goodbar and Zippos Sensation, all sired by the great Zippo Pine Bar, have left a lasting impression; not only on the owners who loved them, but also on the industry they helped shape.

Earlier this year,Steve Jensen’s legendary stallion, two time World Champion Kid Coolsified, set a new standard for breeders everywhere when his offspring topped $1,000,000 in winnings, making him the first Halter sire to reach that pinnacle. That number is now above $1,400,000 and rising.