Famous People & Horses

Robert Rysdyk 6060

About Born in 1881, his Sire (William Rysdyk) was a Standardbred Trotter, his Dam (Queen Bee) was a Saddlebred. Owned and raced by CF Clark of Mexico, MO. Robert Rysdyk's racing fame was a reason that Clark & Potts built the barn in…

New Deal

About: Saddlebred History: Missouri Friends Present President Roosevelt With High Class Saddle Horse About (From the St. Louis Globe-Democrat of July 27, 1933) Predisent Roosevelt’s Missouri-bred Saddle Horse, “NEW DEAL” WASHINGTON,…

Miss Rex 820

Overview: From the Audrain County Historical Museum. About The horse that  brought Tom Bass the most fame as a horse trainer was Miss Rex 820. She was said to be the best high school and saddle horse; able to go in and out of all…

Rex McDonald 833

John T. Hook

Overview: Starting as a groom in these stables, Hook went on to his own fame as a trainer. He operated his own stables just opposite the Grand Barn on the Boulevard. About In November 2011, the famous Hook Barn in Mexico, Mo. was…

George and William D. Lee

Overview: Bought and sold many champions. Said to have sold over 10,000 horses through their stables. About The nationally known firm of Lee Brorhers, almost a household name wherever saddle horse enthusiasts gather. was established in…

Joseph Potts

Cyrus Clark

Overview: Built the Original Barn structure. Credited with Starting the Missouri State Fair. About Cyrus F. Clark- was born in the State of Vermont, but came to Mexico, Missouri, at an early age where he commenced farming and stock raising…
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