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. Guests: Nia O'Malley graduated from the University of Limerick in Equine Science, and since then, she has followed the path of equine nutrition and exercise physiology. Her interests include nutrition for the performance horse, the broodmare and growing youngstock, and digestive related issues. Nia is an essential member of the Connolly’s RED MILLS Technical Support Team, who’s work involves visiting farms and training centres throughout Europe and the US, assessing horses, preparing diet plans, offering nutritional advice.  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.