James Keogh, founder of Grovendale Sales, was recently honored by the Irish Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association National Breeding and Racing Awards with the Wild Geese Award for excelling on the global Thoroughbred landscape. Keogh expressed his gratitude for the recognition and emphasized the importance of helping young people in the industry.

Keogh, along with his family, attended the awards ceremony at the Heritage Killenard in Killenard, Ireland. Grovendale Sales has had success in the industry, with horses like Thorpedo Anna, Nyquist, and Cogburn going through their consignment and achieving notable accomplishments.

Keogh’s career in the horse business has been marked by receiving assistance from others and he now feels an obligation to help young people in the industry. His dedication to both the people and the horses in the business has contributed to his success and recognition in the industry.