The horse's name is Lexington, and he was a real-life racehorse who won six of his seven starts and became a legendary thoroughbred sire whose offspring dominated American racing in the late 19th century.

The horse is a majestic animal that embodies the spiritual power of independence, freedom, nobleness, endurance, confidence, triumph, heroism and competition. Its symbol is associated with strength, courage and freedom.

The Horse You Came In On Saloon, popularly known as The Horse, is the oldest continuously operating saloon in the United States. It was established in 1775 in Fell's Point, Baltimore, Maryland. The Horse claims to be the last place Edgar Allan Poe was seen at before his delirium and sudden death.