Irish Pony Society Announces Connolly’s RED MILLS, Foran Equine and Carr & Day & Martin as Title Sponsor for 2026
The Irish Pony Society (IPS) officially announced Connolly’s RED MILLS, alongside sister brands Foran Equine and Carr & Day & Martin, as its Title Sponsor for 2026 at a special launch event held during the IPS Spring Show at Barnadown Showgrounds.
The announcement was marked with a photocall featuring IPS representatives and young riders, highlighting the future of the sport. Among those in attendance were Caroline Davis of Connolly’s RED MILLS, IPS Chair Jeff Grace, Vice Chair Amanda Torrens, and Council member Ryan Anderson.
Celebrating the spirit of the occasion, young riders took centre stage aboard their ponies, including birthday celebrants Connie Turnbull riding FS Stormborn and Lennan Moloney aboard Mister O’Malley, alongside Rebecca Kinchella and Alice Beth Shelly on Wensley Auren Sur.
Supporting the Full Competition Journey
The partnership will support IPS members from grassroots through to national and international competition, reflecting a shared commitment to welfare, education, performance, and the development of young riders and their ponies.
Connolly’s RED MILLS, a fifth-generation Irish family business with a global reputation for excellence in equine nutrition and care, places the horse and pony at the centre of everything they do. Together with Foran Equine and Carr & Day & Martin, they provide expert solutions designed to nourish, support, and care for animals at every stage.
In addition to the title sponsorship, Connolly’s RED MILLS will support all nine IPS areas with prizes in-kind, alongside additional awards for the Best Turned Out Pony across all 25 Championships at the IPS Championship Show in Mullingar (15–16 August 2026).
Education-Led Partnership
A key pillar of the partnership will be education-led activation, combining on-site support with digital content to help members better understand:
- Spring preparation and horse health
- Fuelling and recovery during peak competition
- Championship-level presentation and care
- End-of-season recovery and youngstock support
A Shared Vision
Speaking at the launch, IPS Chair Jeff Grace said:
“The IPS prides itself on nurturing its members at grassroots level while supporting excellence at the highest standards of competition. Connolly’s RED MILLS shares those values, and we are delighted to welcome them as our Title Sponsor for 2026. This partnership will bring real value to our members through education, visibility, and consistent support throughout the season.”
Caroline Davis, Marketing Manager at Connolly’s RED MILLS, added:
“We are incredibly proud to officially launch this partnership with the Irish Pony Society at Barnadown, surrounded by the riders, ponies, and community at the heart of the sport. Across Connolly’s RED MILLS, Foran Equine, and Carr & Day & Martin, our focus is always on supporting the complete journey — nourishing with feed, supporting with supplements, and caring through trusted grooming and horse care solutions. We’re excited to work alongside IPS to deliver meaningful support and education to members throughout the 2026 season.”
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For further information, please contact:
Irish Pony Society
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.irishponysociety.ie
Connolly’s RED MILLS
Website: www.redmills.com
Foran Equine
Website: www.foranequine.com
Carr & Day & Martin
www.carrdaymartin.com
EDITORS NOTES:
For over 100 years, Connolly’s RED MILLS, a fifth-generation family business based in Goresbridge Co. Kilkenny has been marrying science, passion, and experience to
manufacture quality horse and animal feeds, made from fresh natural ingredients sourced from local farms for performance horses and animals worldwide.
Throughout the generations, their ambition and ethos has been to provide the most advanced equine nutrition on a global scale. They focus on rigorous best practices for manufacturing and production methods. Their commitment to quality is also evident in their dedication to perfecting the traceability of their products by utilising the latest testing technologies at their on-site laboratory.
Connolly’s RED MILLS is widely available across 80 countries, employing over 450 people, and delivering the consistent high-quality, horse and animal feeds, all over the world.
International customers who travel across the globe have highlighted this consistency in quality as one of the main reasons why they remain so loyal to the Connolly’s RED MILLS brand.
In 2012, Connolly’s RED MILLS joined forces with Foran Healthcare, expanding their portfolio of animal nutritional product ranges to include equine, pet and agri supplements, becoming a nutritional powerhouse in the global market.
Foran Equine, aligned with Connolly’s RED MILLS values and principles, is committed to continuous research and development. Foran Equine’s high-quality ingredients, scientifically advanced formulations and rigorous testing, results in the production of world-class equine nutrition and healthcare supplements.
A further demonstration of Connolly’s RED MILLS commitment to overall horse and animal well-being and performance was the acquisition of Carr & Day & Martin, an international name in horse care solutions in 2019. With products spanning leather care, hoof care, coat care and healthcare, the Carr & Day & Martin range is renowned as the best in the market for equine care, with life-long advocates who vouch for this renowned brand.
All manufacturing takes place in Co. Kilkenny across three sites in Goresbridge, Gowran and Purcellsinch, nothing is outsourced ensuring consistency in quality and supply.
Connolly’s RED MILLS, together with their sister brands Foran Equine and Carr Day Martin, put your horse at the centre of everything we do. Our expert solutions are designed to nourish, support and care for you horse.
Connolly’s RED MILLS have sales representatives and stockists located across the globe to ensure a consistent supply of high-quality equine and animal products around the world. They work closely with logistical and distribution partners who understand
the nature of each market and are dedicated to delivering their trusted horse feed to customers worldwide.
