If there’s one thing Cashel Palace Hotel takes seriously (besides luxury, of course), it’s horses. With its strong connection to Ireland’s legendary horse-racing heritage, the hotel offers guests a front-row seat to the world of thoroughbreds. This is led by Equine Concierge, Emma-Mai Roche, whose passion for the sport is matched only by her encyclopedic knowledge of its history. Thanks to its owner, the Magnier family, guests get VIP access to the famed Coolmore Stud, one of the most prestigious thoroughbred breeding operations in the world. Usually closed to the public, this is a rare, behind-the-scenes peek.