1. Thoroughbred Red

Even though the Derby is an annual event, 2014 was the Year of the Horse.

2. Mint Julep

<p>Via <a href="http://www.nailsmag.com/blogpost/110841/day-122-derby-nail-art">365 Days of Nail Art</a></p>

3. Run wild

<p>Via <a href="http://nailartgallery.nailsmag.com/yasinisi">Nail Art Gallery</a></p>

 

4. Shoes on First

<p>Via <a href="http://nailartgallery.nailsmag.com/naileditnz/photo/300143/horse-nails">Nail Art Gallery</a></p>

5. Hold your horses

<p>Via <a href="http://www.nailpolis.com/artworks/pedrinails-nail-art-dedicated-to-the-131th-italian-derby">Nailpolis</a></p>

6. Coming up Roses

<p>Via <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/303781937340989977/">Pinterest</a></p>

7. Mare Mani

<p>Via <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/303781937340989982/">Pinterest</a></p>

8. Silks sheen

<p>Via <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/303781937340989982/">Pinterest</a></p>

9. Equestrian Style

Read about this trend here.

10. My little pony

<p>Via <a href="http://nailartgallery.nailsmag.com/nancyk/photo/315835/pink-pleasure-horse">Nail Art Gallery</a></p>

11. Hats off

to this elaborate set

12. Hoof to Heart

If all else fails, paint the horse instead.

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