horses

Travel
7 Southern Getaways for Horse Lovers
These spots promise plenty of other non-horsey outings, too

Food & Drink
A New Bourbon with Triple Crown Bona Fides
The legendary Thoroughbred’s home turf inspires Secretariat Reserve

This Land
History on Horseback at the Black Cowboy Festival
Black cowboys—some of the original wranglers—get their due at a stereotype-busting South Carolina festival

Sporting
One Special Horse to Cheer for at the Breeders’ Cup
Cody’s Wish has a sweet backstory and a top-notch cheerleader

Books
Geraldine Brooks Rides a Horse for the Ages
Her new novel traces an incomparable equine down the stretch of history

Sporting
The Inside Scoop on the 2022 Kentucky Derby
Neck-and-neck horse rivalries to watch, the Baffert ban effect, and hot tips from the all-knowing Bluegrass Wise Man

Arts & Culture
Meet Big John, the King of “Horsetok”
In Virginia, this rescued Belgian workhorse has galloped into happy retirement—and viral stardom.

Travel
Historic Getaways for Horse Lovers
Three historic Southern inns where equestrians feel right at home