The novel 'Horse' is the story of an enslaved man grooming a winning thoroughbred Lexington was a winning thoroughbred in the mid-1800's, and the basis of Geraldine Brooks' new novel, "Horse." Scott Simon talks with her about her story.

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.