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108 M AY/J U N E 2 017 U N TAC K E D Destinations For The Thirsty Equestrian In search of a little liquid adventure with a horsey flair? Belly up to the bar at five North American watering holes. B Y LES LI E W Y LI E B etween riding, barn chores and everything else that goes into our horse- centric lifestyles, we equestrians can work up a mean thirst. Nothing against stashing a box of wine in the tack room fridge, but there are more scintillating ways to combine your horsey passion with your need to, ahem, rehydrate. A great bar isn't just a dispenser of boozy beverages. It's an experience to be savored in and of itself, like that fancy bottle of bubbly you save for special occasions both large ("Hey, I made the Olympic team!") and small ("Hey, I didn't fall off in my lesson this week!") We went on a search for one-of-a-kind watering holes that welcome horse people with open arms and a well-stocked bar. Here are five picks that will have you raising a glass to the good life. KEENELAND RACETRACK Lexington, Ky. If Kentucky is the oroughbred capital of the world, Keeneland is its crown jewel. From sunrise morning workouts to boutique race meets in April and October, a visit to the track should be a staple of every equestrian bucket list— champagne bucket list, that is. "What better way to enjoy the sport of kings than with a drink in hand!" said Christa Marrillia, Keeneland's chief marketing officer. "Our fans enjoy a range of cocktails from Bloody Marys to our own craft beer." Keeneland boasts multiple bars— Brats and Brew, Clocker's Corner, Mezzanine Bar and Sports Bar—as well as kiosks throughout to ensure that racing fans never go thirsty, FEED ROOM TEAM COYLE PHOTOS

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