Tony the Wonder Horse
Tony the Wonder Horse was the trusted companion of Tom Mix, the original King of the Cowboys, appearing in 34 films together.
Thomas Hezekiah Mix
Movie Cowboy
January 6, 1880
Capricorn
October 12, 1942
62
Mix Run, Pennsylvania
Tony the Wonder Horse, a large bay with a white blaze face, was the ever-present on-screen sidekick of the original King of the Cowboys, Tom Mix. The duo starred in 34 films between 1922 and 1932, with Tony receiving co-star billing in three of those movies. As the first horse to be labeled a “Wonder Horse,” Tony gained immense popularity, becoming the most beloved horse globally and receiving countless fan letters from children worldwide. Today, Tony the Wonder Horse remains a prominent figure in Hollywood history.