The Kentucky Derby is the biggest horse racing event of the year, but there’s so much more to the day beyond the actual race itself.
Kentucky Derby fashion – and specifically the hats — is a special tradition with fans attending the race wearing everything from timeless looks to eye-catching outfits to the absolutely absurd styles. And we’re here to talk about the latter.
The hats at the Kentucky Derby are usually exceptional, but nothing quite stands out in a crowd like a horse-inspired hat — or a straight-up horse on your head. In honor of that, here are 15 outrageous horse-themed hats from the Kentucky Derby in recent years.