What Every Horse Rider Should Be Eating with Nutritionist Kristen Stavridis - Gut Health & Energy - Nutrition for Long Days on the Yard

Horse riders are athletes — but most are fuelling their horses better than themselves.In this episode of the Just Horse Riders Podcast, host Aaron Englander sits down with qualified nutritionist and equestrian Kristen Stavridis to talk about the one thing most riders overlook: their own nutrition. Kristen is an 8-year qualified nutritionist, social media educator, and author of The Fiber Fix — a practical guide to gut health for everyday people.According to Kristen, the single biggest nutrition mistake horse riders make is under-fuelling — not eating enough to support the physical and mental demands of riding, mucking out, and long competition days.In this episode we cover:- Why skipping breakfast on show day affects your focus, muscle strength, and safety- How your gut microbiome controls cravings, immunity, and energy levels- The truth about electrolyte supplements — and why most riders don't need them- Nutrition advice for female riders — menstrual health, perimenopause, and bone density- Quick, practical food swaps for busy yard mornings (no meal prep required)Watch now, or listen on Spotify at the link below.📖 Get Kristen's book — The Fibre Fix:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Fibre-Fix-More-Supercharge-Health/dp/103508709X🌐 https://www.justhorseriders.co.uk/📘 https://www.facebook.com/justhorseriders📸 https://www.instagram.com/justhorseriders▶️ https://www.youtube.com/@JustHorseRidersOffical🎙️ https://open.spotify.com/show/7sUBwfQNIG40hRgs8hXbKi#justhorseriders #equestrianpodcast #justhorseriderspodcast #equestriannutrition #guthealth #riderhealth #horseridertips #showdaynutrition0:00 Introduction & Quickfire Round29:30 Meet Kristen Stavridis31:17 Kristen's Equestrian Background33:34 Horses & Mental Wellbeing35:40 Kristen's Nutrition Career Journey39:24 Balanced Diets vs. Extreme Trends44:15 Fasting, Protein & What's Changed49:23 Creatine — The Truth for Riders58:09 Kristen's Daily Diet Explained1:03:20 Fibre, Gut Health & Your Microbiome1:10:31 How Sugar Hijacks Your Gut Bacteria1:13:22 Top Fibre Foods for Busy Riders1:14:34 Electrolytes — Are You Wasting Money?1:20:32 Fuelling for Riding & Competition Days1:26:49 Mucking Out Is a Workout — Eat Accordingly1:32:03 Hydration Tips for Yard & Show Days1:35:59 Skipping Meals & Weight Loss on the Yard1:37:51 Nutrition for Menstrual Health & Menopause1:46:22 Supplements — Less Is More2:02:08 Your Gut & Your Brain — The Connection2:02:50 Competition Nerves & Upset Stomachs2:03:58 Matcha vs. Coffee — Which Is Better?2:05:00 One Habit That Transforms Gut Health2:08:20 Kristen's Final Message to Riders