Episode 12 - Young Horses: Foals, Foundations and Feeling Your Way
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.
To learn more about the incredible work that Redwings do, visit https://www.redwings.org.uk/rhi
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Produced by Amy Long
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Episode 11 - Confidence with horses: reducing the stress bucket and building your penny jar
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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Episode 10 - Spring is finally here!: what it means for our horses
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 rider and hobby rider.
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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 to compete, or training to train?
21:48 the financial pressure of competing
25:02 the pressure we put on ourselves
26:10 finding a positive mindset
27:43 competing against ‘yourself’
31:58 knowing your horse’s strengths and weaknesses
38:25 welfare at shows
46:43 being a nice fellow competitor
51:22 friends & food at shows
58:28 process & preparation
01:01:14 travelling & turnout
01:10:22 Miri’s showing career
01:14:16 Q&A: First-time owner finances
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Episode 8 - Equestrian Rider fitness: how to start and what to focus on
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 again?
23:40 Our topic today
29:07 Introducing our guests
30:19 Maeve: Activate Your Seat
32:06 Steph: SJB Performance Training
33:37 Your horse is not your gym
34:42 Sport-specific training
38:18 (the reality) of rider core strength
43:13 Where to start
57:16 To band or not to band
59:53 leg imbalances
63:30 The mental impact of fitness
67:04 Nutrition and fitness
74:15 the menstrual cycle and fitness
81:45 One thing to start, one thing to stop
Huge thanks to our sponsors for today’s episode: Premier Performance and Toggi.
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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.
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