Horse

In Kentucky during the year 1850, the story unfolds around Jarret, an enslaved groom, who develops a special connection with a bay foal destined for greatness on Southern racetracks. As the nation plunges into civil war, a young itinerant artist, renowned for his equine portraits, joins the Union forces. On a dangerous evening, he unexpectedly crosses paths again with both the stallion and Jarret, far removed from the racetrack's splendor.Fast forward to Washington, DC, in 2019, where Jess, an Australian scientist affiliated with the Smithsonian, teams up with Theo, a Nigerian-American art historian. They find themselves intertwined through their fascination with the horse; Jess examines the stallion's remains to understand its strength and endurance, while Theo brings to light the overlooked Black horsemen instrumental to the stallion's racing triumphs.Drawing inspiration from Lexington's incredible true story—the legendary thoroughbred who emerged as America's leading stud sire—"Horse" delivers a compelling, layered exploration of America's enduring legacy of enslavement and racism. This description is provided by the publisher.