The Horse That Inspired America’s Favorite Candy Bar: A 1930s Tale of Love and Loss
In the spring of 1930, as the Great Depression tightened its grip on America, the Mars family suffered a personal loss that would unexpectedly shape confectionery history. Their beloved racehorse Snickers, who had brought them joy during those increasingly difficult times, passed away at their Milky Way Farm in Tennessee. The Mars Family’s Equestrian Passion…
