Red Mills Feed Room: Protein and Performance
In this Red Mills Feed Room episode, Spike is joined by Louise Jones from Red Mills to tackle one of the most misunderstood topics in horse nutrition: protein. Does protein really make horses hot? Can you underfeed it without realising? Is soya actually a problem, or just another internet myth? From muscle development and rehab to allergies, topline and performance, this is a straight-talking myth-busting conversation that separates fact from long-held stable lore.RED MILLS Feed Room Classics: Expert Tips for Travelling Horses
July 17, 2025 | Episode Type: RED MILLS Feed Room
In this Red Mills Feed Room Classic, Spike the Vet and Nia O'Malley from Connolly’s Red Mills share essential advice on keeping your horse healthy and stress-free during travel. Whether it's a short trip to a local event or a long-haul flight to an international competition, we've got you covered!RED MILLS Feed Room Classics: Designing Your New Feed Room
July 25, 2025 | Episode Type: RED MILLS Feed Room
In this Red Mills Feed Room Classic, Spike is back in the Feed Room with Louise Jones, a nutritionist at Connolly's RED MILLS, to talk through what you should and shouldn't have in your feed room, along with some key hygiene tips to help you prevent a positive drug test.Eventing Podcast Classics: RED MILLS Feed Room Q&A #1
December 16, 2024 | Episode Type: RED MILLS Feed Room
In today's classics, we go back to February 2023 when Spike moved out of his Hold Box and into the Feed Room. He was joined by Louise Jones, a nutritionist at Connolly's RED MILLS, in our brand-new series.
They answer all your feed-related questions, from feeding a horse prone to laminitis to the best use of electrolytes. Red Mills Feed Room #9:Expert Tips for Traveling Horses
November 18, 2024 | Episode Type: RED MILLS Feed Room
Planning a long journey with your horse? Don't miss this episode where Spike the Vet and Nia O'Malley from Connolly’s Red Mills share essential advice on keeping your horse healthy and stress-free during travel. Whether it's a short trip to a local event or a long-haul flight to an international competition, we've got you covered!
Episode Highlights:
The importance of maintaining hydration and how to effectively use mashes.
How to prepare your horse's diet before, during, and after travel.
Tips for supporting gut health and managing stress on the road.
The role of supplements like electrolytes, calming agents, and Vitamin C in travel situations. Red Mills Feed Room #8: Nutrition for Healthy Hooves and Skin
October 11, 2024 | Episode Type: RED MILLS Feed Room
As the cold weather sets in, it’s more important than ever to keep your horse’s hooves and skin in top condition. In this episode, Spike the Vet is joined by the knowledgeable Nia O’Malley from Connolly's Red Mills to discuss how you can support your horse's hoof health and skin during the winter months. Key Topics:- Why maintaining a balanced diet is crucial for hoof strength and skin health.
- How to address common winter challenges like brittle hooves and skin conditions.
- The role of key nutrients like biotin, copper, and omega-3 oils in promoting healthy growth.
- Practical tips on engaging with your farrier to monitor and improve hoof quality.
Red Mills Feed Room #7: Maximizing Your Horse’s Off-Season Nutrition
September 25, 2024 | Episode Type: RED MILLS Feed Room
As the eventing season winds down, it's crucial to keep your horse in top shape even during the off-season! In this episode, Spike the Vet is joined by Nia O'Malley from Connolly’s Red Mills to discuss the best strategies for maintaining your horse’s health and fitness during the colder months. Key Topics: The importance of balanced nutrition during the off-season. Tips for maintaining muscle tone and gut health while your horse is on a break. Why quality forage is key, and how to assess it. The benefits of using Omega-3 supplements during winter.RED MILLS Feed Room Classics: Fuelling for a three-day event – Optimising Performance
May 20, 2024 | Episode Type: RED MILLS Feed Room
Today we head back to June 2022 when Spike the Vet was joined by Louise Jones, a nutritionist at Connolly's RED MILLS, and three-time Olympic medalist, Tina Cook to talk through how to best prepare your horse before the dressage at a three-day.
The Feed Room: Designing Your New Feed Room
April 5, 2024 | Episode Type: RED MILLS Feed Room
Spike is back in the Feed Room with Louise Jones, Expert Nutritionist at Connolly's RED MILLS, to talk through what you should and shouldn't have in your feed room, along with some key hygiene tips to help you prevent a positive drug test.
RED MILLS Feed Room Classics: Common Feeding Conundrums
January 5, 2024 | Episode Type: RED MILLS Feed Room
As we start to get our horses ready for the season we thought we would take you back to February 2022 to answer some of your feeding questions. Are you wondering what to feed your horse that has just come back into work? Is your horse a hot/lively horse? Our own Spike the Vet and Connolly's RED MILLS' Nia O'Malley have the answers, as they guide you through different nutritional scenarios to ensure your horse is in tip-top condition. If you are interested in any of the products mentioned in this show please click on the links below: Horse Care Ultra Cubes Horse Care 10/14 Cubes Horse Care 10/14 Mix PerformaCare BalancerRED MILLS Feed Room #5 Microbiome In Your Horse
October 27, 2023 | Episode Type: RED MILLS Feed Room
Spike is back in the Feed Room with Louise Jones, a nutritionist at Connolly's RED MILLS, and Finbar Mulligan, the professor of Nutrition at the University College Dublin School, to talk through what Microbiomes are and how they affect your horse. Guests: Louise Jones: In 1999, Louise qualified with a BSc (Hons) in Equine Science, during which she specialised in breeding science and went on to graduate with an MSc in Equine Science in 2000. She is also one of only a handful of registered equine nutritionists in the UK. She has an extensive understanding of stud, clinical and performance horse nutrition, and has worked with trainers and breeders in the UK, Continental Europe, and the Middle East. Finbar Mulligan: He has worked in ruminant nutrition research since 1996. Originally he worked on the development of the Irish Net Energy System, which forms the basis on which we now feed ruminants in Ireland. He has researched extensively in the areas of negative energy balance, metabolic status and subacute ruminal acidosis, publishing approximately 70 scientific publications. His research interests include equine nutrition, development of high output grazing systems for milk production, dairy herd health and the prevention of production diseases by nutrition, nutrition and metabolic status of the early lactation cow, nutrition and fertility, nutrition in the dry period and protein metabolism of dairy cattle.RED MILLS Feed Room #4 Stomach Ulcers
September 11, 2023 | Episode Type: RED MILLS Feed Room
Spike the Vet and Connolly's RED MILLS' Rebecca Watson are here to give advice on feeding a horse with stomach ulcers and the best way to approach treatment. Connolly's Red Mills are offering 15% off Foran Equine products to Podcast listeners! Use the code EquiRatingsPodcast15 to receive your discount. View the full collection here. Note this does not apply to the For-Recovery products or the already discounted Pre-Fuel & Refuel combo packs. If you have any other questions regarding feeding click here to ask the Connolly's RED MILLS experts. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.RED MILLS Feed Room Classics: Common Feeding Conundrums
July 24, 2023 | Episode Type: RED MILLS Feed Room
In today's Classics, Spike takes us back to February 2022 to answer some of your feeding questions. Are you wondering what to feed your horse that has just come back into work? Is your horse a hot/lively horse? Our own Spike the Vet and Connolly's RED MILLS' Nia O'Malley have the answers, as they guide you through different nutritional scenarios to ensure your horse is in tip-top condition. If you are interested in any of the products mentioned in this show please click on the links below: Horse Care Ultra Cubes Horse Care 10/14 Cubes Horse Care 10/14 Mix PerformaCare Balancer If you have any other questions regarding feeding click here to ask the Connolly's RED MILLS experts.RED MILLS Feed Room Q&A #2
May 22, 2023 | Episode Type: RED MILLS Feed Room
Spike is back in the Feed Room with Louise Jones, a nutritionist at Connolly's RED MILLS, answering all your questions from feeding a hot horse to gaining topline. Connolly's RED MILLS are offering 15% off Foran Equine products to Eventing Podcast listeners! Use the code EquiRatingsPodcast15 to receive your discount. View the full collection here. Note this does not apply to the For-Recovery products or the already discounted Pre-Fuel & Refuel combo packs. If you have any other questions regarding feeding click here to ask the Connolly's RED MILLS experts. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.RED MILLS Feed Room Q&A #1
April 7, 2023 | Episode Type: RED MILLS Feed Room
Spike has been moved out of his Hold Box and into the Feed Room as he is joined by Louise Jones, a nutritionist at Connolly's RED MILLS, in our brand new series. They will be answering all your feed-related questions from feeding a horse that is prone to laminitis to the best use of electrolytes. Connolly's Red Mills are offering 15% off Foran Equine products to Eventing Podcast listeners! Use the code EquiRatingsPodcast15 to receive your discount. View the full collection here. Note this does not apply to the For-Recovery products or the already discounted Pre-Fuel & Refuel combo packs. If you have any other questions regarding feeding click here to ask the Connolly's RED MILLS experts. Listen for free across all podcast platforms.
