This Equestrian Life
From Miri Hackett (Hackett Equine) and Rhiannon Davies (Riding With Rhi) comes a brand new podcast dedicated to all things equestrian life. Join our weekly chats where we discuss everything from training and mental health to our weekly horse-shaped mishaps - all from the perspective of a professional rider and hobby rider.
Episodes
In this episode, Miri and Rhi are joined by Dr. Daniella Vansteenkiste, a board-certified veterinary neurologist based in the USA. We discuss back pain and kissing spine in horses, as well her point of view on finding the root cause of pain. It’s a fascinating conversation and one we think you’ll love.
Huge thank you to our season sponsor, White Griffin, Specialists in Environmental Sustainability. White Griffin are supporting the...
Welcome back to Season 3 of This Equestrian Life! We’ve missed you and we’ve been busy preparing for a jam-packed season. On this first episode, we head to Redwings in Norfolk, where we spent two days learning about the five key areas of their work: rescue, rehabilitation, rehoming, sanctuary and campaigns.
Whilst there, we interviewed Nic de Brauwere, Head of Welfare and Behaviour at Redwings, and we are excited to share that co...
Dip behind the scenes with Miri and Rhi to hear the reality of being equestrian content creators. Opening up about the pressures and perks of sharing their lives online, they discuss the big issues including how much money an equestrian influencer can make, and debunk common misconceptions about influencer culture within the horse world.
This podcast is brought to you by Redwings Horse Sanctuary and Equilibrium Products.
In this episode, we dive into rider-specific nutrition with expert Ruth Sharif. From gut health to glucose crashes, we explore how what you eat affects your energy, focus and performance in the saddle. Ruth shares practical tips on fuelling your body before riding, managing sugar intake and supporting gut health to feel your best both on the ground and in the arena.
Find out more about Ruth and her work at https://ruthsharif.com/
Equine nutritionist Clare MacLeod joins the show to debunk common myths around feed, soya and sugar, emphasising science over scaremongering. She explains the importance of forage-based diets, why balance matters more than brand, and how to navigate misleading marketing. Clare also shares how owners can make informed, simple feeding choices - without needing a science degree or falling for hype.
Find out more about Clare: https://w...
Morven shares her experience of completing Badminton Grassroots on her 20-year-old cob, reflecting on the inspiration and challenges of the sport. Miri and Rhi also delve into the damaging stereotype of mares being "difficult," calling for greater empathy and understanding of equine behaviour and hormones.
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This podcast is brought to you by Redwings Horse Sanctuary and Equilibrium Products.
Rhi and Miri unpack the many sides of horse loaning, part-loaning and retirement, offering practical advice and personal stories for anyone considering sharing a horse. They explore the emotional, logistical and financial aspects, from contracts and insurance to navigating owner dynamics.
This podcast is brought to you by Redwings Horse Sanctuary and Equilibrium Products.
To learn more about the incredible work that Redwings do, v...
Navigating equestrian products:
In this episode, Miri and Rhi discuss some of their favourite equestrian products, covering aspects of tack, horse care and rider wear.
The items we spoke about are listed below in order of mention - some of these are affiliate links and we may earn from qualifying purchases.
- Miri’s saddler: https://www.frankbaines.com/
- Rhi’s saddler: h...
In this episode, Miri and Rhi discuss their weeks (including Harley’s physio and a Duchess update!) and then dive into a discussion on loneliness, finding the right professionals and communities before answering your questions on weighing up private vs. livery yards.
This podcast is brought to you by Redwings Horse Sanctuary and Equilibrium Products.
To learn more about the incredible work that Redwings do, visit https://www.redwi...
In this episode, Miri and Rhi are joined by holistic vet Lily Wilson, of Nurturing Nature Equine. They discuss Lily’s approach to horse care, needle shyness and have an in-depth discussion about the surprising impact of haynets + hay placement in stables.
Follow Lily: https://www.nurturingnatureequine.co.uk/ The coach Rhiannon mentioned: https://www.facebook.com/EquitationWithEmpathy/ Gareth’s ‘airport centre line’ video: https:/...
In this episode, Rhi and Miri dive into the world of young horses, discussing everything from foals to five-year-olds, the ethics and challenges of early training and their own personal experiences. From shaping behaviour to emotional growth - both equine and human - they explore what it truly means to raise a horse kindly.
This podcast is brought to you by Redwings Horse Sanctuary and Equilibrium Products.
Welcome back to season 2! In this episode, we’re kicking things off with a much-requested episode on all things confidence.
This podcast is brought to you by Redwings Horse Sanctuary and Equilibrium Products.
To learn more about the incredible work that Redwings do, visit https://www.redwings.org.uk/rhi
To learn more about Equilibrium Horse Products, visit https://equilibriumproducts.com/
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In the season finale, Miri and Rhi talk all things springtime. From changing grass, to worming and hoof care, we get into all the key things to think about at this time of year.
This Equestrian Life is brought to you by Miri Hackett (Hackett Equine) and Rhiannon Davies. Join our weekly chats where we discuss everything from training and mental health to our weekly horse-shaped mishaps - all from the perspective of a professional ri...
In this episode, Miri and Rhi discuss all things competition and horses. From nerves and preparation to navigating your purpose and how to show up as a good mentor for your horse and good fellow competitor, we break it all down.
Chapters
00:00 Miri’s week: Holistic Therapy
05:26 Rhi’s week: Harley update: did the competition plan work?
09:13 presence vs. nerves competing
13:04 thoughts on top-level competition
21:05 training ...
In this episode, Miri and Rhi are joined by professional rider fitness experts Maeve Sheriden from Activate Your Seat and Steph Brumption from SJB Performance training. We discuss everything from sport-specific training to where to get started and what to focus on.
Chapters
0:00 Intro
0:27 Rhi’s week: big presentations, new bits and ‘thinking into happiness’
11:38 32 Miri’s week: what would you do if you could live your life ag...
In this episode, Miri and Rhi discuss injuries and rehab in horses.
TRIGGER WARNING (TW):
Though we hope it feels hopeful as we share advice and the future of rehabilitation, in this conversation, Rhi candidly discusses the loss of a horse due to injury and unsuccessful rehabilitation. We understand that this may be difficult for some listeners and we have tried to share very specific chapters below to help you navigate the episo...
This episode is a follow on from Episode 3: Buying & selling horses: viewings, vettings and vital info and we recommend you listen to that first! This week, we discuss what to do once you get your new horse home, from finding your new professionals, setting up a routine, goals and seasonal changes.
This Equestrian Life is brought to you by Miri Hackett (Hackett Equine) and Rhiannon Davies. Join our weekly chats where we discus...
In episode 5, Miri and Rhi unpack the complex topic of sustainability within the equestrian industry. We talk macro - track livery, transport, yard management, and micro - buying new clothes, feeding and bedding. We also unpack the emotional piece of finding the balance with our sustainable actions and tackling the need to be ‘perfect’.
Chapters
0:00 happy Galentines!
0:58 the “you meet them twice” theory
4:40 the weird world of ...
In episode 4, Miri and Rhi are joined by Holly Outtridge - who left her corporate career to set up her own photography business - and Niki Baxter - a professional groom best known for her viral clipping, plaiting and grooming skills. We discuss all things equestrian careers - how to get into it, avoiding pitfalls and finding support in community. Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:36 Rhi’s week - competing, a special quote and a stirrup mi...
From Miri Hackett (Hackett Equine) and Rhiannon Davies (Riding With Rhi) comes a brand new podcast dedicated to all things equestrian life.
Join our weekly chats where we discuss everything from training and mental health to our weekly horse-shaped mishaps - all from the perspective of a professional rider and hobby rider.
In episode 3, we discuss our experiences of buying and selling horses, including what we look for and our ow...
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