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Laet (133886), in the early 1920s. Laet is one of the most famous of the early American stallions. He sired many great stallions and mares. His name and his blood lives on in many of great horses of today.

Laetson, son of Laet. In 1928. Bred by W.H. Butler of Columbus, Ohio

Don Degas (186172) at 3 years old in 1927. Twice grand Ch at the International Livestock Expo at the Chicago Union Stockyards by 1928 (when the photo was advertised).

Etudiant Jr. (189706) in 1928. Jr. Champion 1927 Illinois State Fair. 1st prize two year old 1927 International Livestock Expo at the Chicago Union Stockyards

Roland in 1921. Owned by J.P. Gannon in Buffalo, WY.

Dreballegon (148719). Grand Champion, Ohio State Fair 1920.

Corning (178885) in the 1920s. Grand Champion American Royal 1925, along with numerous other wins. Bred and owned by E.L. Humbert, Corning, Iowa.

Corvisal in 1928

Margot (135248) in 1927. Mare. Won Grand Ch at the International Livestock Expo at the Chicago Union Stockyards in 1927.

Couceorous, one of the more famous mares of the 1920s. Her sons went on to be the top show horses of their time.

Mares and colts at Oaklawn Farm, in Wayne, DuPage County, IL. 1927

These nine registered mares sold at the International Live Stock Exposition, Chicago, Il in 1927. Their sale price was $828 per head. Clearly, the hocks on high quality animals were built a little different back then?