EquiRatings Eventing Podcast

The summer heat brings plenty of challenges for horse owners, and keeping horses healthy goes far beyond topping up the water bucket.
Spike is joined by Red Mills nutritionist Louise Jones to discuss how hot weather changes your horse's nutritional needs, why hydration deserves more attention than many of us give it, and the practical management changes that can make a real difference. They also cover summer weight gain, electrolytes versus salt, supporting hoof health in dry conditions, and the small changes that can help horses stay comfortable through the hottest part of the season.
Highlights
How hot weather changes your horse's nutritional needs
Hydration, soaked feeds and encouraging horses to drink
Salt vs. electrolytes: which does your horse need?
Managing weight gain during the summer months
Supporting hoof health in dry conditions
Practical management tips for travelling and competing in the heat
Guests
Spike – Equine veterinarian and host of the Red Mills Feed Room
Louise Jones – Equine nutritionist at Red Mills
With thanks to Red Mills for their continued support of the Feed Room series.
📲 Stay Connected This episode is brought to you by Connolly's Red Mills. For expert advice, forage analysis, and feeding support, visit redmills.com or connect with their nutrition team directly. Proud partners of the podcast, Red Mills are here to help you feed your horse with confidence.

The World Championships market is open, which means one thing: it's time to build your team.
Sam Watson is joined by Annie Bishop and Brayden Lissington for their first reaction to the 2026 Eventing Manager market. From Laura Collett and London 52 topping the prices to the value picks further down the list, they explain how they're approaching team selection, debate the biggest decisions, and reveal the five combinations making their first draft teams.
Along the way, they dive into championship strategy, why cross-country reliability matters more than ever, whether it's worth backing your favourites or picking with your head instead of your heart, and share plenty of tips to help you build your team before the market closes.
Highlights
First reactions to the 2026 World Championships market
Laura Collett & London 52 vs. Ros Canter & Lordships Graffalo
Sam, Annie and Brayden reveal their first draft teams
Championship strategy and finding value in the market
Tips for building your Eventing Manager team before Aachen
Guests
Sam Watson – EquiRatings Co-Founder and creator of Eventing Manager
Annie Bishop – EquiRatings analyst and Eventing Manager expert
Brayden Lissington – Co-host of Eventing Weekly and Eventing Manager enthusiast
Your team doesn't stop with this episode.
Follow @eventing_manager for daily picks, strategy, leaderboard updates and everything you need ahead of the World Championships.

Seven months after having her daughter, Lucy Robinson was back in the start box with Ember.
In this Red Mills Special, Lucy catches up with Nicole to talk about life since becoming a mum, getting back in the saddle after an emergency C-section, and why she was in no rush to put pressure on herself or Ember. They also discuss returning at the Retraining of Racehorses Championships at Osberton, why dedicated classes for former racehorses matter, and how success can look a little different after a break from competition.
Highlights
Returning to riding after becoming a mum
Ember's comeback at the Retraining of Racehorses Championships at Osberton
Why dedicated classes for former racehorses matter
Redefining success after a break from competition

Lucy Robinson – British event rider, YouTuber, and the rider behind Footluce Eventing
Sponsors:
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 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.
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Seven months after having her daughter, Lucy Robinson was back in the start box with Ember.
In this Red Mills Special, Lucy catches up with Nicole to talk about life since becoming a mum, getting back in the saddle after an emergency C-section, and why she was in no rush to put pressure on herself or Ember. They also discuss returning at the Retraining of Racehorses Championships at Osberton, why dedicated classes for former racehorses matter, and how success can look a little different after a break from competition.
Highlights
Returning to riding after becoming a mum
Getting back in the saddle after an emergency C-section
Ember's comeback at the Retraining of Racehorses Championships at Osberton
Why dedicated classes for former racehorses matter
Redefining success after a break from competition
Lucy Robinson – British event rider, YouTuber, and the rider behind Footluce Eventing
Sponsors:
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 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.
EquiRatings Eventing Podcast:
Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and Facebook.

The countdown is on to Scone Palace International Horse Trials, and year two is shaping up to be even bigger.
Nicole is joined by Event Director and LA 2028 Olympic course designer Alec Lochore to go behind the scenes of one of the sport's newest international events. From designing a world-class cross-country course to balancing the needs of riders, spectators and owners, Alec explains what has changed since the inaugural event, how the course has evolved, and why Scone is quickly becoming one of the standout fixtures on the calendar.
They also discuss the realities of running a modern horse trials, the challenge of course design following a difficult few weeks for the sport, and how lessons from events like Scone could shape the road to the Los Angeles Olympic Games.
Highlights
What makes Scone unique in year two
How the cross-country course has evolved
Creating an event for riders and spectators
Behind the scenes with Event Director Alec Lochore
Lessons from course design on the road to LA 2028
Why Scone is more than just a horse trials
Guests
Alec Lochore – Event Director, Scone Palace International Horse Trials & Course Designer for the LA 2028 Olympic Games