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Emily Daily

Emily Daily is newsletter editor at Garden & Gun. A native of Lynchburg, Virginia, she was an equestrian sports journalist for fifteen years prior to joining the magazine in 2022. She lives just outside Charleston with her photographer husband, Josh; their daughter, Indigo; two dogs, Ruby and Khaleesi; and pony, Cady.

Ponies in a marsh

2025 Bucket List

Two hundred wild ponies will make a milestone splash

A pepperoni roll on a bed of pepperonis

2025 BUCKET LIST

It might be the perfect road-trip food

A horse and rider race on a grass track

2025 Bucket List

Thundering Thoroughbreds and top-tier socializing

A man riding a gray horse

Sporting

These Southern shows offer thrilling competition, storied traditions, and a weekend well spent

A plate of wings

Recipe

Sweet and spicy game-day favorites from Atlanta’s Marcus Bar & Grille

Two fried green tomato sliders on a white plate against a red background

Recipe

A New Orleans chef’s handheld version of the iconic Southern hors d’oeuvre

A collage of different groups of animals

QUIZ

How well do you know your Southern animals? Choose the correct group name for each of the below

Horses in stalls in a barn

HURRICANE HELENE

The Ocala venue once again steps up to help its community weather the storm

A foal receiving help on a boat.

Land & Conservation

Thanks to a tight-knit community’s rescue efforts, the once-feral youngster has a bright future 

A floral Manhattan sits on a wooden table.

Recipe

A lighter version of the classic, fresh out of Asheville

Corn on the cob with cheese and lime in a bowl

Recipe

A Lowcountry chef’s simple dish might be your new favorite summer side

A boy riding a horse jumps over a car

traditions

The beloved Western North Carolina event unites generations of riders and spectators with a tradition steeped in family and community

Beignets in a bowl

Recipe

A Georgia pastry chef honors her Louisiana roots with a spiced dessert

A baked potato in a dish

Recipe

A Nashville chef melds the classic steakhouse side with a dive-bar favorite

A grey heron and white egret in the marsh

Travel

The famous ponies are the main attraction, but this tiny Eastern Shore town has much more to offer

A bowl of chicken tortilla soup

Recipe

Charleston pitmaster John Lewis takes on a Tex-Mex classic

A slice of corn casserole on a plate with the larger casserole above

Recipe

A Charleston chef draws inspiration from his childhood for this holiday dish

Recipe

A historic Florida inn skips the canned soup in their interpretation of a holiday classic

Recipe

A Tennessee bistro adds a smoky kick of whiskey to this holiday essential

Land & Conservation

Lessons from a chance encounter with a beached baby terrapin