RED MILLS Special with Michael Duffy

About this episode

Michael Duffy discusses balancing competition and developing future championship horses.

This week on the EquiRatings Jumping Podcast, we sit down with RED MILLS rider Michael Duffy in Wellington as he balances five-star competition with building the next generation of championship horses. Fresh from a Grand Prix qualifier win in Ocala with Mr. Qerly, Michael reflects on the start of his season — but this conversation is really about the bigger picture. From Irish team bronze in Milan to winning the LGCT Grand Prix of Miami, Michael has already proven himself at the top level. Now, the focus is clear: invest in youth, develop properly, and build toward the future. Michael speaks candidly about hard work, organisation, and the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people. It's a conversation about patience, perspective, and understanding that success at the top isn't accidental — it's built. If you're interested in horse production, breeding strategy, and what it really takes to sustain a career at five-star level, this episode is for you. 🎙️ Your Hosts Charlotte Smet and Sam Watson, the EquiRatings Jumping team, bringing data-led insight to the biggest moments in show jumping. Sponsors Connolly's Red Mills are offering 15% off Foran Equine products to…

People in this episode

Hosts: Charlotte Smet, Sam Watson

Guest: Michael Duffy

Topics covered

• horse production
• breeding strategy
• five-star competition
• youth development
• success in show jumping

Keywords

• Michael Duffy
• show jumping
• five-star level
• youth development
• Connolly's Red Mills

Sponsors

Connolly's Red Mills

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: EquiRatings

Places: Wellington, Ocala, Milan, Miami

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