K'eogh was adopted in October of 2025 by Lauren in Pennsylvania. Lauren is looking forward to enjoying K'eogh as her next partner in pleasure riding and even rode steeplechase horses earlier in life so they have that connection in common. She and her trainer/farm owner both came to visit him in person and we all feel it's a terrific match!

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Dr. K'eogh is a 13 year old, 16.1+, bay gelding that was given to us by his owner. He was not a graduate of ATR but he is an OTTB, having raced 32 times both on the flat and over fences as a steeplechase horse! He is by Kitten's Joy and out of a Gone West mare and had the breeding and looks to sell for $100,000 as a yearling.

While K'eogh has done some jumping and eventing, he's been primarily focusing on dressage for the last 5 years. He used to be in regular lessons, showing at 1st level and doing 2nd level movements at home and in lessons. K'eogh is quiet, soft, and supple on the flat, and forward-thinking over jumps.

K'eogh has been ridden by staff and volunteers here at ATR and all can confirm he has lovely training in dressage and does indeed love to jump! He can be a little bit of a push ride on the flat though his transitions and movements are lovely. For dressage, we would consider him safe for most competent riders and think he could boost someone's confidence in the dressage ring. We also think he would be an incredibly fun partner for the right adult amateur looking for their next eventing partner. He's ready to go in either direction.

K'eogh came to us after developing a bad habit of bolting through the gate during turnout. We've spent a good amount of time working with him and with consistent handling and routine, he has overcome that tendency here. We want to set him up for success and to do that we don't think he'd do well in a boarding situation where the farm staff handle horses like they're always in a hurry. He'll do fantastic with someone who practices natural horsemanship (or just "good horsemanship" as we call it), and with a person or people that handle their horses consistently well.

If that's you? The bond you will build with K'eogh will be incredibly rewarding. This horse LOVES people and is very eager to please. If you're the right person to continue with the groundwork he's learned at After the Races, this guy loads and ships well and has a history of traveling to clinics, lessons, and shows. We can attest that he is great to catch, lead, cross-tie, tack up, and take to the ring (alone or with friends). We have also taken him to Fair Hill for trail rides and while he is excited for the first half mile or so (read: ears up, a little jiggy) he has settled onto a loose rein and was a good leader with a nice, going-somewhere walk.

We've had K'eogh with both mares and geldings here without issue. He's a very easy going guy in turnout and just seems to make friends with whoever shares his field. K'eogh's only vice is that he is a mild cribber. We do not put a collar on him for turnout currently, but he will eventually crib in a stall if left inside. A dare collar (which will go with him) does eliminate the behavior fully.

We would like anyone seriously interested in K'eogh to come visit us and meet him in person. We can guarantee he's absolutely worth the effort!