This Equestrian Life

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.

  1. 2d ago

    Episode 64 Abi Lyle on Olympic Success, the Cost of Competing & Life Beyond Dressage

    Season 7, Episode 3. This week, we're joined by Olympic dressage rider Abi Lyle for an open and honest conversation about life at the top of equestrian sport. We dive into an array of topics from her journey to the Paris Olympics, the pressures and politics of professional dressage and the importance of putting horses first, to her newfound love of eventing and rediscovering the joy of riding. We absolutely loved having Abi on the pod... we hope you enjoy it too!! Be sure to tell your friends about us!   Fill out the 'turnout census' HERE Get Rhi's Horse Riding Lesson Diary here. Join Miri's online training platform here.   Season 7 of This Equestrian Life is brought to you by, Harry Hall One Club. Quote Tool Harry Hall Insurance | Cover for a life outdoors   Get 10% off your Harry Hall favourites, when you spend £20 or more, with the code SADDLEUP10 at harryhall.com - in addition, if you sign up as a Gold, Gold Plus or Platinum One Club Member, you will also get a £10 gift voucher to spend too. Sign up as a One Club Member here. Unsure which membership you need? Take our 2-question quiz and see what you could save: Membership Quiz - Harry Hall Insurance. T&C's apply*. Follow the Pod on Instagram here, Miri here and Rhi here. Don't forget to complete your Equestrian Money Diary too!   If you would like to get involved in sponsoring the podcast in season 7 and beyond please email thisequestrianlifepod@gmail.com    *Harry Hall International Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) Firm reference number 968047. Underwritten by Equario Insurance (Guernsey) Limited. Terms, conditions, and territorial limits apply. Insurance cover limited to United Kingdom residents only. Vet fees cover limited to accidental external visible injury only, annually renewable for the lifetime of the horse and premium shown is based on claim limit of £1500. Covers up to two horses with One Club Gold Single Membership and up to four horses on One Club Entry, Family or Platinum Memberships. Policy excludes foals less than 30 days old. Excludes Channel Islands. 99% of valid claims paid within 14 days of receipt of all the relevant information. Based upon internal data Visit harryhallinsurance.com/one-club/terms-conditions for full terms. Prices correct at time of print October 2026

  2. Oct 28

    Episode 63 Fitness, Fatigue & Female Health with Dr Jenni Douglas

    Season 7, Episode 2 and this week, we're joined by Dr Jenni Douglas, an exercise physiologist and equestrian sports science researcher, to explore the science behind becoming a stronger, healthier and more effective rider. We dive in to an array of topics from strength and conditioning, rider asymmetries and injury prevention to the impact of menstrual cycles, pregnancy and menopause on riding. We really hope you enjoy listening. Be sure to tell your friends about us!   Fill out the 'turnout census' discussed on today's episode HERE   Get Rhi's Horse Riding Lesson Diary here. Join Miri's online training platform here.   Season 7 of This Equestrian Life is brought to you by, Harry Hall One Club. Quote Tool Harry Hall Insurance | Cover for a life outdoors   Get 10% off your Harry Hall favourites, when you spend £20 or more, with the code SADDLEUP10 at harryhall.com - in addition, if you sign up as a Gold, Gold Plus or Platinum One Club Member, you will also get a £10 gift voucher to spend too. Sign up as a One Club Member here. Unsure which membership you need? Take our 2-question quiz and see what you could save: Membership Quiz - Harry Hall Insurance. T&C's apply*. Follow the Pod on Instagram here, Miri here and Rhi here. Don't forget to complete your Equestrian Money Diary too!   If you would like to get involved in sponsoring the podcast in season 7 and beyond please email thisequestrianlifepod@gmail.com    *Harry Hall International Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) Firm reference number 968047. Underwritten by Equario Insurance (Guernsey) Limited. Terms, conditions, and territorial limits apply. Insurance cover limited to United Kingdom residents only. Vet fees cover limited to accidental external visible injury only, annually renewable for the lifetime of the horse and premium shown is based on claim limit of £1500. Covers up to two horses with One Club Gold Single Membership and up to four horses on One Club Entry, Family or Platinum Memberships. Policy excludes foals less than 30 days old. Excludes Channel Islands. 99% of valid claims paid within 14 days of receipt of all the relevant information. Based upon internal data Visit harryhallinsurance.com/one-club/terms-conditions for full terms. Prices correct at time of print October 2026

  3. Oct 21

    Episode 62 We're back! Season 7, Episode 1... A Catch Up with Miri and Rhi

    And just like that... we're back! Season 7, wow. Thank you guys so much for supporting us on this pod-journey. We really can't believe we're on to Season 7. We've met such incredible individuals through doing this and we really hope you've been enjoying the conversations so far. We can't wait to unfold what this season holds - we have some really exciting guests lined up but to get started, a big catch up with the two of us! We've really missed recording and there's so much to fill you in on, so volume up and enjoy! Fill out the 'turnout census' discussed on today's episode HERE   Get Rhi's Horse Riding Lesson Diary here. Join Miri's online training platform here.   Season 7 of This Equestrian Life is brought to you by, Harry Hall One Club. Quote Tool Harry Hall Insurance | Cover for a life outdoors   Get 10% off your Harry Hall favourites, when you spend £20 or more, with the code SADDLEUP10 at harryhall.com - in addition, if you sign up as a Gold, Gold Plus or Platinum One Club Member, you will also get a £10 gift voucher to spend too. Sign up as a One Club Member here. Unsure which membership you need? Take our 2-question quiz and see what you could save: Membership Quiz - Harry Hall Insurance. T&C's apply*. This episode is sponsored by The Equine Market. Follow the Pod on Instagram here, Miri here and Rhi here. Don't forget to complete your Equestrian Money Diary too!   If you would like to get involved in sponsoring the podcast in season 7 and beyond please email thisequestrianlifepod@gmail.com    *Harry Hall International Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) Firm reference number 968047. Underwritten by Equario Insurance (Guernsey) Limited. Terms, conditions, and territorial limits apply. Insurance cover limited to United Kingdom residents only. Vet fees cover limited to accidental external visible injury only, annually renewable for the lifetime of the horse and premium shown is based on claim limit of £1500. Covers up to two horses with One Club Gold Single Membership and up to four horses on One Club Entry, Family or Platinum Memberships. Policy excludes foals less than 30 days old. Excludes Channel Islands. 99% of valid claims paid within 14 days of receipt of all the relevant information. Based upon internal data Visit harryhallinsurance.com/one-club/terms-conditions for full terms. Prices correct at time of print October 2026

  4. Sep 9

    Episode 61 The Season Finale! Answering Your Questions, Truthfully

    The season finale of season SIX! Who can believe it? 61 episodes of This Equestrian Life. WOW. We're having an absolute blast, and we really hope you are too. In this episode, we answer your questions, and there's no holding back. Miri tells us all about her new track system, Rhi rounds up Harleys progress and what she's noticing, they both share how much they paid for their horses and they each give their top tips for buying a horse. Enjoy the episode and see you in Season 7, which begins on 21st October 2026. We're so excited already.   Get Rhi's Horse Riding Lesson Diary here. Join Miri's online training platform here.   Season 6 of This Equestrian Life is brought to you by, Harry Hall One Club. Get 10% off your Harry Hall favourites, when you spend £20 or more, with the code SADDLEUP10 at harryhall.com - in addition, if you sign up as a Gold, Gold Plus or Platinum One Club Member, you will also get a £10 gift voucher to spend too. Sign up as a One Club Member here. Unsure which membership you need? Take our 2-question quiz and see what you could save: Membership Quiz - Harry Hall Insurance. T&C's apply. This episode is sponsored by: PIVO. 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 6 and beyond please drop us an email here thisequestrianlifepod@gmail.com   *Harry Hall International Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) Firm reference number 968047. Underwritten by Equario Insurance (Guernsey) Limited. Terms, conditions, and territorial limits apply. Insurance cover limited to United Kingdom residents only. Excludes Channel Islands. Bone fracture cover included on Enhanced memberships only. Upper age restrictions may apply to the membership. Vet fees cover limited to accidental external visible injury only, annually renewable for the lifetime of the horse and premium shown is based on claim limit of £1,500. Covers up to two horses with One Club Gold Single Membership and up to four horses on One Club Bronze, Family or Platinum Memberships. Policy excludes foals less than 30 days old. Excludes Channel Islands. Annually renewable vet fee cover providing protection for accidental external visible injuries throughout your horses' lifetime. Trailer cover over £8k is underwritten by Commercial Express Quotes Limited who are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) number 311067. Motor and Breakdown cover is underwritten by ERS (Syndicate 218 at Lloyd’s) which is registered in the UK. Horsebox is underwritten by MSIG Europe SE (firm reference number FC038781) on behalf of Peliwica Insurance, authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), firm reference number 808026. 99% of valid claims paid within 14 days of receipt of all the relevant information. Based upon internal data. Just add a qualifying item to your basket, apply the code at checkout, and your 10% comes off. Includes sale items. Offer ends 31 st October 2026. Only one use per customer. Subject to availability, please see full terms here. £10 gift voucher automatically added when you sign up as a Harry Hall One Club Gold, Gold Plus or Platinum Member. Valid off a £60+ spend on Harry Hall, Masta, Protechmasta, Mastacare, Cottage Craft and Woofmasta and emailed to you 14 days of joining. For Harry Hall One Club full terms please see here. Visit harryhallinsurance.com/one-club/terms-conditions for full terms. Prices correct at time of print June 2026.

  5. Sep 2

    Episode 60 The Safety Advice All Equestrians Should Hear with Claire Williams, BETA

    This week, Miri and Rhi are joined by Claire Williams of BETA. They discuss everything from the true safety of 'safety stirrups' to the difference between back and body protectors.    Season 6 of This Equestrian Life is brought to you by, Harry Hall One Club. Get 10% off your Harry Hall favourites, when you spend £20 or more, with the code SADDLEUP10 at harryhall.com - in addition, if you sign up as a Gold, Gold Plus or Platinum One Club Member, you will also get a £10 gift voucher to spend too. Sign up as a One Club Member here. Unsure which membership you need? Take our 2-question quiz and see what you could save: Membership Quiz - Harry Hall Insurance. T&C's apply. This episode is sponsored by: Westgate Labs - use the code EQLIFE10 for 10% off your order. Exclusions apply. 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 6 and beyond please drop us an email here thisequestrianlifepod@gmail.com   *Harry Hall International Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) Firm reference number 968047. Underwritten by Equario Insurance (Guernsey) Limited. Terms, conditions, and territorial limits apply. Insurance cover limited to United Kingdom residents only. Excludes Channel Islands. Bone fracture cover included on Enhanced memberships only. Upper age restrictions may apply to the membership. Vet fees cover limited to accidental external visible injury only, annually renewable for the lifetime of the horse and premium shown is based on claim limit of £1,500. Covers up to two horses with One Club Gold Single Membership and up to four horses on One Club Bronze, Family or Platinum Memberships. Policy excludes foals less than 30 days old. Excludes Channel Islands. Annually renewable vet fee cover providing protection for accidental external visible injuries throughout your horses' lifetime. Trailer cover over £8k is underwritten by Commercial Express Quotes Limited who are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) number 311067. Motor and Breakdown cover is underwritten by ERS (Syndicate 218 at Lloyd’s) which is registered in the UK. Horsebox is underwritten by MSIG Europe SE (firm reference number FC038781) on behalf of Peliwica Insurance, authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), firm reference number 808026. 99% of valid claims paid within 14 days of receipt of all the relevant information. Based upon internal data. Just add a qualifying item to your basket, apply the code at checkout, and your 10% comes off. Includes sale items. Offer ends 31 st October 2026. Only one use per customer. Subject to availability, please see full terms here. £10 gift voucher automatically added when you sign up as a Harry Hall One Club Gold, Gold Plus or Platinum Member. Valid off a £60+ spend on Harry Hall, Masta, Protechmasta, Mastacare, Cottage Craft and Woofmasta and emailed to you 14 days of joining. For Harry Hall One Club full terms please see here. Visit harryhallinsurance.com/one-club/terms-conditions for full terms. Prices correct at time of print June 2026.

  6. Aug 26

    Episode 59 Born Into Dressage: Growing Up at the Top of the Sport with Ruby Hughes

    This week, Miri and Rhi are joined by 18-year-old international dressage rider Ruby Hughes. Having already represented Great Britain at five European Championships, Ruby shares what it’s been like growing up surrounded by elite dressage and why she’s now choosing to throw herself into a career with horses over a more traditional route of university. We really hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did. See you next week. Miri and Rhi   Season 6 of This Equestrian Life is brought to you by, Harry Hall One Club. Get 10% off your Harry Hall favourites, when you spend £20 or more, with the code SADDLEUP10 at harryhall.com - in addition, if you sign up as a Gold, Gold Plus or Platinum One Club Member, you will also get a £10 gift voucher to spend too. Sign up as a One Club Member here. Unsure which membership you need? Take our 2-question quiz and see what you could save: Membership Quiz - Harry Hall Insurance. T&C's apply. This episode is sponsored by: Westgate Labs - use the code EQLIFE10 for 10% off your order. Exclusions apply. 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 6 and beyond please drop us an email here thisequestrianlifepod@gmail.com   *Harry Hall International Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) Firm reference number 968047. Underwritten by Equario Insurance (Guernsey) Limited. Terms, conditions, and territorial limits apply. Insurance cover limited to United Kingdom residents only. Excludes Channel Islands. Bone fracture cover included on Enhanced memberships only. Upper age restrictions may apply to the membership. Vet fees cover limited to accidental external visible injury only, annually renewable for the lifetime of the horse and premium shown is based on claim limit of £1,500. Covers up to two horses with One Club Gold Single Membership and up to four horses on One Club Bronze, Family or Platinum Memberships. Policy excludes foals less than 30 days old. Excludes Channel Islands. Annually renewable vet fee cover providing protection for accidental external visible injuries throughout your horses' lifetime. Trailer cover over £8k is underwritten by Commercial Express Quotes Limited who are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) number 311067. Motor and Breakdown cover is underwritten by ERS (Syndicate 218 at Lloyd’s) which is registered in the UK. Horsebox is underwritten by MSIG Europe SE (firm reference number FC038781) on behalf of Peliwica Insurance, authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), firm reference number 808026. 99% of valid claims paid within 14 days of receipt of all the relevant information. Based upon internal data. Just add a qualifying item to your basket, apply the code at checkout, and your 10% comes off. Includes sale items. Offer ends 31 st October 2026. Only one use per customer. Subject to availability, please see full terms here. £10 gift voucher automatically added when you sign up as a Harry Hall One Club Gold, Gold Plus or Platinum Member. Valid off a £60+ spend on Harry Hall, Masta, Protechmasta, Mastacare, Cottage Craft and Woofmasta and emailed to you 14 days of joining. For Harry Hall One Club full terms please see here. Visit harryhallinsurance.com/one-club/terms-conditions for full terms. Prices correct at time of print June 2026.

  7. Aug 19

    Episode 58 Rider Fitness with Wellington-Based Coach, Jack LaTorre

    This week, Miri and Rhi are joined by Jack LaTorre of Equibody Fitness. Jack is based in Wellington, Florida and coaches equestrians on bettering their health and fitness. They discuss common problems riders face, that can be fixed with exercises away from the saddle, why more riding isn't always the answer and how strength and mobility can affect not only your riding, but your horse too. We really hope you enjoy this conversation. See you next week!   Season 6 of This Equestrian Life is brought to you by, Harry Hall One Club. Get 10% off your Harry Hall favourites, when you spend £20 or more, with the code SADDLEUP10 at harryhall.com - in addition, if you sign up as a Gold, Gold Plus or Platinum One Club Member, you will also get a £10 gift voucher to spend too. Sign up as a One Club Member here. Unsure which membership you need? Take our 2-question quiz and see what you could save: Membership Quiz - Harry Hall Insurance. T&C's apply. This episode is sponsored by: Westgate Labs - use the code EQLIFE10 for 10% off your order. Exclusions apply. 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 6 and beyond please drop us an email here thisequestrianlifepod@gmail.com   *Harry Hall International Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) Firm reference number 968047. Underwritten by Equario Insurance (Guernsey) Limited. Terms, conditions, and territorial limits apply. Insurance cover limited to United Kingdom residents only. Excludes Channel Islands. Bone fracture cover included on Enhanced memberships only. Upper age restrictions may apply to the membership. Vet fees cover limited to accidental external visible injury only, annually renewable for the lifetime of the horse and premium shown is based on claim limit of £1,500. Covers up to two horses with One Club Gold Single Membership and up to four horses on One Club Bronze, Family or Platinum Memberships. Policy excludes foals less than 30 days old. Excludes Channel Islands. Annually renewable vet fee cover providing protection for accidental external visible injuries throughout your horses' lifetime. Trailer cover over £8k is underwritten by Commercial Express Quotes Limited who are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) number 311067. Motor and Breakdown cover is underwritten by ERS (Syndicate 218 at Lloyd’s) which is registered in the UK. Horsebox is underwritten by MSIG Europe SE (firm reference number FC038781) on behalf of Peliwica Insurance, authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), firm reference number 808026. 99% of valid claims paid within 14 days of receipt of all the relevant information. Based upon internal data. Just add a qualifying item to your basket, apply the code at checkout, and your 10% comes off. Includes sale items. Offer ends 31 st October 2026. Only one use per customer. Subject to availability, please see full terms here. £10 gift voucher automatically added when you sign up as a Harry Hall One Club Gold, Gold Plus or Platinum Member. Valid off a £60+ spend on Harry Hall, Masta, Protechmasta, Mastacare, Cottage Craft and Woofmasta and emailed to you 14 days of joining. For Harry Hall One Club full terms please see here. Visit harryhallinsurance.com/one-club/terms-conditions for full terms. Prices correct at time of print June 2026.

  8. Aug 13

    Episode 57 Equine Nutrition, with Ellen Lincoln, Simple Systems Horse Feeds

    If you're curious about equine nutrition, or you'd like to know if you're feeding your horse what they actually need, this episode is for you! Welcome if you're new here. In this weeks Episode, Miri and Rhi are joined by Ellen Lincoln from Simple Systems Horse Feeds to explore everything feed and forage. They discuss what a species-appropriate diet actually looks like, the importance of forage and how modern practices have changed horse feed. Please reach out if you have any questions! See you next Wednesday.   Season 6 of This Equestrian Life is brought to you by, Harry Hall One Club. Get 10% off your Harry Hall favourites, when you spend £20 or more, with the code SADDLEUP10 at harryhall.com - in addition, if you sign up as a Gold, Gold Plus or Platinum One Club Member, you will also get a £10 gift voucher to spend too. Sign up as a One Club Member here. Unsure which membership you need? Take our 2-question quiz and see what you could save: Membership Quiz - Harry Hall Insurance. T&C's apply.   This episode is sponsored by: Westgate Labs - use the code EQLIFE10 for 10% off your order. Exclusions apply.   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 6 and beyond please drop us an email here thisequestrianlifepod@gmail.com   *Harry Hall International Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) Firm reference number 968047. Underwritten by Equario Insurance (Guernsey) Limited. Terms, conditions, and territorial limits apply. Insurance cover limited to United Kingdom residents only. Excludes Channel Islands. Bone fracture cover included on Enhanced memberships only. Upper age restrictions may apply to the membership. Vet fees cover limited to accidental external visible injury only, annually renewable for the lifetime of the horse and premium shown is based on claim limit of £1,500. Covers up to two horses with One Club Gold Single Membership and up to four horses on One Club Bronze, Family or Platinum Memberships. Policy excludes foals less than 30 days old. Excludes Channel Islands. Annually renewable vet fee cover providing protection for accidental external visible injuries throughout your horses' lifetime. Trailer cover over £8k is underwritten by Commercial Express Quotes Limited who are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) number 311067. Motor and Breakdown cover is underwritten by ERS (Syndicate 218 at Lloyd’s) which is registered in the UK. Horsebox is underwritten by MSIG Europe SE (firm reference number FC038781) on behalf of Peliwica Insurance, authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), firm reference number 808026. 99% of valid claims paid within 14 days of receipt of all the relevant information. Based upon internal data. Just add a qualifying item to your basket, apply the code at checkout, and your 10% comes off. Includes sale items. Offer ends 31 st October 2026. Only one use per customer. Subject to availability, please see full terms here. £10 gift voucher automatically added when you sign up as a Harry Hall One Club Gold, Gold Plus or Platinum Member. Valid off a £60+ spend on Harry Hall, Masta, Protechmasta, Mastacare, Cottage Craft and Woofmasta and emailed to you 14 days of joining. For Harry Hall One Club full terms please see here. Visit harryhallinsurance.com/one-club/terms-conditions for full terms. Prices correct at time of print June 2026.

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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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