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The most famous show mare of the late 19th century. Her owners were paid not to enter her, but to exhibit her, as she was unbeatable. Contributed by Marsha Valance

From American Morgan Horse Register Volume IV

Blackmare, star; foaled 1912; bred by Richard Sellman, Rochelle, Tex.; gotby The Admiral, 4871, son of Jubilee de Jarnette, 3854, by Jubilee lambert, 1476, son of Daniel Lambert, 62: dam Nellie Antoine (registered Vol. III, p. 576), bay with star; bred by Richard Sellman; gor by Major Antoine, 4776; son of Young Octoroon, 1715, by Octoroon, 302; 2nd dam bay; bred by Richard Sellman; got by Major Gordon, 4924, son of Young Octorooon, 1715, by Octoroon, 302. Registered by breeder.