Wing Commander

Historical marker location:

Lexington, Kentucky

( 3346 Mt. Horeb Pike, Lexington)

Famous five-gaited saddle horse. Won first championship as 3-year-old in Chicago International Show. Undefeated for 7 yrs., 1948-54. Won over 200 championships at state fairs in 9 years of competition. Defeated only twice in lifetime. After retiring from show ring, he sired many world champions. Foaled at Dodge Stables, 1943. Trained and shown by Earl Teater.

(Reverse) Famous Saddle Horse (Photograph of Wing Commander).

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