Tholm Keane talks up merits of Iranian market

Tholm Keane believes there’s a market for Irish horses and equine expertise in… Iran.

It’s not something you would expect the Waterford rider to say, in the normal course of events, but he’s speaking from experience.

Keane returned at the weekend from competing in the Iranian capital Tehran, and he says he was, firstly, overwhelmed by the welcome he received, and, secondly, surprised at the level of investment by the Iranians in equestrian activities, coupled with their hunger for knowledge.