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.

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Episodes

2 hours ago

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 discount)
Jelka Ltd They have been supporting Miri with her farm project, here is the link to their massive range of products! 
Westgate Labs (Use the code EQLIFE10 for 10% OFF)
 
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 us an email here thisequestrianlifepod@gmail.com

11 hours ago

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 Miri discussed the importance of a properly maintained arena, here is the link their massive range of products! 
 
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 sponsoring the podcast in season 5 and beyond please drop us an email here thisequestrianlifepod@gmail.com

11 hours ago

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 at checkout 

Wednesday Apr 22, 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/
 
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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 us an email here thisequestrianlifepod@gmail.com

Wednesday Apr 15, 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?
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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 us an email here thisequestrianlifepod@gmail.com

Wednesday Apr 08, 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
 
 
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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 us an email here thisequestrianlifepod@gmail.com

Wednesday Apr 01, 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 sponsoring the podcast in season 5 and beyond please drop us an email here thisequestrianlifepod@gmail.com
 
 
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 sponsoring the podcast in season 5 and beyond please drop us an email here thisequestrianlifepod@gmail.com
 
 

Monday Feb 23, 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
- A warm waterproof trouser
- A very waterproof trouser
- Dri rug 
- Horsemanship saddlery bridle
 
Rhi's Gift list 
- Biodegradeable water wipes (for that baby wipe shower) 🤣
- waterproof over trousers 
- Thermos flask
- Bespoke bridle Kelly J leather 
- Riding lesson diary 
- Own horse riding diary 
- Thin neck scarf 
 
Follow Miri and Rhi: 
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Follow Rhi on Instagram, TikTok and fill out your Equestrian Money Diary 

Wednesday Dec 24, 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: 
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 us an email here thisequestrianlifepod@gmail.com
 
 

Wednesday Dec 17, 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 support the amazing work they do.
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 sponsoring the podcast in season 5 and beyond please drop us an email here thisequestrianlifepod@gmail.com
 
 
 
 

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