Red Mills Documentary Chapter 1: From Bread Bakers to Brand Makers
Release Date: 02/16/2026
2026 Badminton Preview Show
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A shot at history. A rival ready to challenge it. And one of the deepest Badminton fields in years. Can Ros Canter and Lordships Graffalo become the first horse-and-rider combination to win Badminton three times? Or is this the year Oliver Townend and Cooley Rosalent go one better after leading Badminton for almost all of last year’s competition? Nicole Brown, Diarmuid Byrne, Sam Watson, Catherine Austen, and special guest Adam Short break down the head-to-head everyone is talking about, the horses building behind them, and the names that could blow this wide open, from Harry...
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When Nicole Met: Amy Parks
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From a $50 pony in Australia to the heart of Badminton coverage, Amy Parks has taken anything but a conventional route into the sport. In this episode of When Nicole Met, brought to you by Bedmax, Nicole Brown sits down with Amy for a conversation that goes well beyond television. From growing up in Melbourne with big dreams of performing, to building a career in journalism, breakfast TV, and entertainment, to interviewing everyone from Tom Cruise to Daniel Craig, Amy shares the unexpected path that eventually led her to equestrian sport, and why she believes horse sport can dream much bigger....
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Red Mills Special: Joseph Murphy & the build to Badminton
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Badminton is around the corner, and for Joseph Murphy, it feels personal. Nicole Brown sits down with one of Ireland’s most experienced championship riders to talk about Belline Fighting Spirit, going back to Badminton with unfinished business, and the mindset shifts that have shaped the last few years of his career. From rider mistakes and hard lessons, to equalling his best ever five-star dressage score at Burghley, Joseph opens up about what it really takes to keep evolving at the top of the sport. The conversation goes far beyond one horse or one event. Joseph reflects on missing...
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Inside Burghley 2026: Behind The Scenes at HQ
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The Inside Burghley series returns for 2026, and this first episode goes behind the scenes at one of the sport’s most iconic events. Nicole Brown heads to Burghley HQ in Stamford to sit down with Event Director Martyn Johnson and get a look at what it really takes to build a five-star. From the day after one event finishes to planning years ahead, this is a full-time operation, shaped by feedback, detail, and constant evolution. They talk through what’s been happening over the winter, how the team balances tradition with change, and what’s new for 2026, including a significant shift to...
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Inside Kentucky 2026: The Review Show
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There is nothing quite like the Monday morning after a five-star, and this one had plenty to talk about. Nicole Brown is joined by Diarmuid Byrne and Annie Bishop, fresh from Kentucky, to bring the raw reaction to a weekend that felt special from start to finish. From a dressage leaderboard packed tighter than usual, to a cross-country day that looked one way early and then quickly showed its teeth, this was a five-star that kept unfolding. At the centre of it all, Will Coleman and Diabolo. A first five-star win, delivered across all three phases, and a performance that answered the biggest...
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Inside Kentucky: Cross Country Preview
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Diarmuid Byrne, Annie Bishop, and Spike the Vet live on Friday night, as dressage wraps up and the leaderboard looks wide open going into cross-country day. With no dominant force in the field, up to 12 combinations could still win - from the leading Kiwis to Tom McEwen and the strength in depth just behind. They break down a more intense cross-country track, a tighter time, and why the winning score could land around 30 - setting up a Sunday where everything could change. Check out the Defender Kentucky Fan Guide: Highlights Friday Night Lights: live from Kentucky Why this is one of the...
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Inside Kentucky 2026: The Preview Show
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Defender Kentucky might be one of the most iconic stops in the sport, but this year’s five-star feels wide open. Nicole Brown is joined by Diarmuid Byrne and Annie Bishop, with Spike the Vet calling in from Heathrow on his way to Kentucky, to preview a field with only one previous winner, leaving the door open for there for someone new to step up. From Tom McEwen and Brookfield Quality at the top of the market, to Boyd Martin and Commando 3 leading the US charge, to Will Coleman’s Diabolo bringing one of the most exciting profiles in the field, this is a line-up full of depth and...
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Eventing Manager Kentucky Special
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Eventing Manager meets Kentucky… and yes, you will change your team at least three times. This one kicks off with a live call to Will Coleman, straight from the build-up, giving a quick insight into Diabolo ahead of his five-star debut, before things quickly spiral into team picks, swaps, and second guesses. From squeezing big names into the budget to convincing yourself your value pick is about to have the week of its life, this is exactly what playing Eventing Manager looks like at a five-star. You’ll have a plan. You’ll ignore it. You’ll build a new one. And then you’ll watch it...
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Inside Kentucky 2026: Final Prep with Boyd & Harry
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Kentucky week is here, and this Inside Kentucky show brings you straight into the final stages of preparation. Nicole Brown is joined by world number one Harry Meade and world number two Boyd Martin, two of the leading contenders heading into this year’s five-star. With multiple horses between them, the conversation goes inside the decisions, the systems, and the reality of getting to the start line. From differing preparation strategies to managing pressure, building confidence, and delivering when it matters, this is a look at five-star eventing from the very top. Plus, they look ahead to...
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British Eventing Show: Badminton Preview
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Badminton is getting close, and on this week’s British Eventing Showin partnership with , the focus turns to preparation. Nicole Brown is joined by Simon Grieve and Megan Elphick for a look at what the final weeks really involve, from five-star systems to grassroots goals, and everything in between. Simon heads back to Badminton with Autograph, four completions behind him and a completely different mindset to previous years. Megan returns with two rides at the grassroots, balancing the pressure of riding for an owner with a new level of confidence in her own system. From stable yard...
info_outlineWhat does it take to build a global equine brand from a small village in rural Ireland?
In Chapter 1 of this three-part documentary series, Nicole Brown sits down with CEO Gareth Connolly at the heart of Connolly’s Red Mills in Goresbridge, County Kilkenny. From a bakery in 1908 to a world leader in equine nutrition, this is the story of how a family business evolved through innovation, adversity and a relentless focus on performance.
Gareth traces the journey from canal trade routes and grain monopolies to the chance conversation with Paddy Mullins that changed Irish racing history. There are sliding doors moments along the way. Two world wars. Foot and mouth. A devastating fire. Covid lockdowns. And through it all, each generation stepping up as caretakers rather than owners.
At its core, the philosophy remains simple. Put the animal first. Never compromise. And make sure what’s on the bag is in the bag.
This is where the Red Mills story begins.
Highlights
- The 1908 origins of Connolly’s Red Mills
- How a bakery became a national feed manufacturer
- The Paddy Mullins moment that shaped Irish racing
- Innovation through adversity, from war to Covid
- Why every product is still manufactured in County Kilkenny
- The meaning behind “no compromise” nutrition
Guest
- Gareth Connolly – CEO of Connolly’s Red Mills and fifth-generation member of the Connolly family.
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