This Equestrian Life

This Equestrian Life

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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.

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Jul 8, 2026

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Episode 52 The Truth About Harmony in Competitive Dressage with Rochelle King-Andrews 08.07.2026

Season 6... can you believe it! We're so excited to be back with a series booked up with incredible guests. Today, we kick start with winning FEI Grand Prix Trainer and rider, Rochelle King-Andrews who joins us all the way from Australia. We hope you love this conversation as much as we do.   Season 6 of This Equestrian Life is brought to you by, Harry Hall One Club. Get 10% off your Harry Hall fa...

Episode 51 A 30-Day Adventure on Horseback: Clare Dyson's Story 03.06.2026

Welcome to the season finale! Five whole seasons... can you believe it. In this episode we welcome the horseback adventurer, speaker, facilitator and guide, Clare Dyson who tells us all about her incredible story. We really hope you enjoy.   We are delighted to announce that we have an exciting Season 6 in the making. Stay tuned. We'll be back on Wednesday 8th July to kick start another season of...

Episode 50 Can Horses Help Restore Nature? With Rina Quinlan of Knepp 27.05.2026

This episode is sponsored by: The Hoof School (use code TEL10 for a discount) Westgate Labs (use code EQLIFE10 for a discount)   Follow the Pod on instagram here Follow Miri on Instagram , TikTok and train with Hackett Equine   Follow Rhi on Instagram , TikTok and fill out your Equestrian Money Diary     If you would like to get involved in sponsoring the podcast in season 5 and beyond please drop...

Episode 49 Badminton Recap, Vet Visits & Answering Your Questions: A Catch Up with Miri & Rhi 20.05.2026

Welcome back to This Equestrian Life. This week Miri and I catch up just the two of us... a Badminton break-down, life updates, our thoughts around the top of the sport and we even answer your questions. Let us know if you'd like us to open the space up to more questions in future. We really enjoyed it. Enjoy the episode and as always, thank you for being here.   This episode is sponsored by: The...

Episode 48 Foot Luce Eventing: Becoming a Mum AND an Eventing Career... is it possible? 13.05.2026

Welcome back to This Equestrian Life. This week we're joined by Lucy Robinson, who you may know online as Foot Luce Eventing. Lucy dives in to the aspects of life as an influencer, working in marketing for an equestrian brand and eventing her ex racehorse all whilst transitioning to motherhood. We really hope you enjoy it.   This episode is sponsored by: The Hoof School (use code TEL10 for a disco...

Episode 47 Should Competing Be Made ‘easier’? A catch up with Miri & Rhi 12.05.2026

A chatty catch up this week, we discussed horse news, Miri and Rhi discuss hacking confidence and why getting of is absolutely ok in their book if it goes a bit south.  Here is the link for the equine flu info Body protector article here  This episode was sponsored by  The Hoof School  use code TEL10 for a discount and  Jelka Ltd   They have been supporting Miri with her farm project and this week...

Episode 46 Track Livery for Rehab with Nic Barker 12.05.2026

Fascinating to hear all about Rockley farm and what Nic so expertly does there with her rehab liveries. You can find the link here to her website.   huge thanks to https://www.hoofschool.com for sponsoring this episode use code TEL10 for a discount on one of their amazing courses    Thanks to on going supporter and sponsor of the podcast https://www.westgatelabs.co.uk use code TEL10 for a discount...

Episode 45 Modern equine rehab with Gillian Tabor 22.04.2026

  This week, Hartpury University lecturer and vet physio of 20 years, Gillian Tabor , joins us on the podcast to discuss her work and modern approaches to rehab. Learn more about Gillian here: http://www.gilliantabor.co.uk/   Follow the Pod on instagram here Follow Miri and Rhi:  Follow Miri on Instagram , TikTok and train with Hackett Equine   Follow Rhi on Instagram , TikTok and fill out your Eq...

Episode 44 Science, competing and disconnection - Miri and Rhi discuss 15.04.2026

In Episode 44 Miri and Rhi brought some topics to the table. We got into a barefoot study , will Miri compete again? Rhi got a new saddle and are we disconnected from our horses? Follow the Pod on instagram here Follow Miri and Rhi:  Follow Miri on Instagram , TikTok and train with Hackett Equine   Follow Rhi on Instagram , TikTok and fill out your Equestrian Money Diary   If you would like to get...

Episode 43 Mia Rodley: The Woman Behind the UK's First Ever Bridleless Competition 08.04.2026

Woweee, a very important conversation was had. So grateful to Mia for taking the time to tell us her story. Inspiring indeed.  You can find Mia here  and all the details that we discussed about the bridle less show are here also  British Bridle less competition     Follow the Pod on instagram here Follow Miri and Rhi:  Follow Miri on Instagram , TikTok and train with Hackett Equine   Follow Rhi on...

Episode 42 We’re back! Miri’s yard move, managing colic & catching up 01.04.2026

We are officially back!! So good to be back in your ears every Wednesday at 6am. We have a very exciting season ahead and we cant wait to take you all along.   Follow the Pod on instagram here Follow Miri and Rhi:  Follow Miri on Instagram , TikTok and train with Hackett Equine   Follow Rhi on Instagram , TikTok and fill out your Equestrian Money Diary   If you would like to get involved in sponso...

Episode 41 A Christmas Special! Reflections, Gift Guide and Goals for 2026 23.02.2026

In this episode, we had a proper catch up, we shared our biggest wins of 2025 and some things we are leaving behind. We shared a special gift guide too. It was great to have a reflection of the last year. We hope you enjoy it.  Miri's gift list  - Hand made rope halters - Biodegradable plant based sponges  - Give the gift of learning with Miri's patreon - A lovely reusable water bottle from Yeti -...

Episode 40 Horse Welfare: Perception, PR and Provocations at the top of the sport with Christine Bjerkan 24.12.2025

Closing out season 4 with a wonderful conversation with Christine Bjerkan from Equerry co , we covered the bases from horse welfare to the perception of 5* sport. It was passionate and full of interesting thought provoking moments.  Thank you to our sponsors of season 4 The Horse Trust  Head to their website to find out more about how you can support the amazing work they do. Follow Miri and Rhi: ...

Episode 39 The Life of a Police Horse: From Training to Retirement with The Horse Trust 17.12.2025

Join us this week as we interview Russ from The Horse Trust, our season sponsor. We hear all about Russ's time in the Met Police and his work with some very special police horses, as well as The Horse Trust who he now works for and the work that they do for these incredible animals. Thank you to our sponsors of season 4 The Horse Trust  Head to their website to find out more about how you can supp...

Episode 38 Being an equine vet (and why I stopped) with Holly Lenahan 03.12.2025

In this episode, we are joined by Holly Lenahan, equine vet, showjumper and much loved equestrian content creator. Holly takes us through her journey to becoming an equine vet, her specialism in equine breeding and why she's ultimately decided to step back from her veterinary role.  Thank you to our season sponsor, The Horse Trust . The Horse Trust’s is the oldest Horse Charity in the UK providing...

Episode 37 Training with trust : The 6 Pillars of Soundness with Steffi Spielhaupter 02.12.2025

This week we where joined by Steffi Spielhaupter and we discussed a very wide range of topics, from the ethics and the top of the sport to how we can all learn how to read our horses in a more horse first holistic way. it was an insightful listen we hope you enjoy.   Thank you to our season sponsor, The Horse Trust . The Horse Trust’s is the oldest Horse Charity in the UK providing retirement and...

Episode 36 Saddle fit secrets with Mandy Miller Olympus saddlery 19.11.2025

We welcomed Mandy Miller to the podcast this week, Mandy has a wealth of knowledge and took the time to share some of that with us. You can connect with Mandy through her website here Thank you to our season sponsor, The Horse Trust . The Horse Trust’s is the oldest Horse Charity in the UK providing retirement and respite for the UK’s service horses, ponies and donkeys.    Thank you to Petnpony fo...

Episode 35 Hormones, Mindset and the Female Body with Maisie Hill 12.11.2025

We welcomed Maisie Hill to the podcast this week. We spoke about all things women's health from periods to the menopause and everything in between. As a rider and hormone specialist Maisie brings an important voice to the topic of women's health. If you want to hear more from Maisie you can listen to her podcast here or find her on instagram here .  Thank you to our season sponsor, The Horse Trust...

Episode 34 - Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt: The pony who inspired a book and a life with horses 05.11.2025

For episode 34, New York Times bestselling author Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt joins us to discusses the childhood of riding which inspired her latest children’s book, Kat And Brandy.  We discuss everything from riding as a child, to sharing her riding life now with her daughters and the power of being in the presence of a horse.  To purchase the book follow this link here. Kat and Brandy Thank...

Episode 33 From Self-Doubt to Self-Belief Harnessing your Mindset for Riding with Nicky Pennie 29.10.2025

In this episode, we delve into the world of mindset coaching with Nicky Pennie, an empowerment coach who specialises in helping equestrians unlock their full potential. Discover how shifting your mindset can transform not only your riding experience but also your relationship with yourself and your horse. Nicky shares her personal journey, insights into overcoming competition nerves, and practical...

Episode 32 R+ and Consent based training with Hayley from BL Horsemanship 22.10.2025

Welcome back to Season 4 of This Equestrian Life! In this episode, Rhi and Miri discuss their own recent updates - and have a very insightful chat with Hayley from BL horsemanship on all things R+ and how she has raised her young horse with a cooperative care approach. You can follow Hayley here BL Horsemanship   Thank you to our season sponsor, The Horse Trust .The Horse Trust’s is the oldest Hor...

Episode 31 A Horse Abuse Tribunal, Rhi's Barefoot 'Dread' and a Blondie Update 15.10.2025

Welcome back to Season 4 of This Equestrian Life! In this episode, Rhi and Miri discuss their own recent updates - including Rhi's musings on going barefoot and the dread it has been causing her, Blondie's visit from the vet and the disturbing case of Cesar Parra, who has been banned from competition for 15 years following an FEI tribunal.   Read the Horse & Hound article on Cesar Parra: https...

Episode 30 How to Be a Sustainable Equestrian with White Griffin 17.09.2025

In the season finale of season 3 we where joined by the wonderful Ruth Dancer from our season sponsor White Griffin. We discussed the vital topic of how to be a sustainable Equestrian and why this is so important.  We are so grateful to Ruth from White Griffin not only for joining us on this episode but for their support of season 3 its been a great opportunity to learn more about sustainability,...

Episode 29 Coaching for Competition: A horse-first approach with Liz Eaton 10.09.2025

Join us for an insightful episode with renowned coach Liz Eaton, as we explore her horse-first approach to competitive coaching. Liz, known for her "Equitation with Empathy" philosophy, shares her strategies for prioritising horse welfare while achieving competitive success. Discover how Liz balances the demands of high-level competition with the essential care and understanding of each horse's ne...

Episode 28 Horses in film with Stunt Rider Liz DC stunts 03.09.2025

Ever wondered what its like to work with horses in film and tv? wonder no more, in this episode we dive into life behind the scenes with Liz dc stunts. From jousting to crying in Gladiator Liz gives us an honest insight into what its really like to work with horses in film.  Follow Liz on instagram to find out more and maybe book a stunt riding lesson.  Huge thank you to our season sponsor, White...

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