Episode 5 - Sustainability (and finding the balance) in the equestrian industry

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 viral videos 7:25 ACOTAR fan club 11:04 Sending flowers 12:47 Spring is coming! 13:20 what is “sustainability”? 14:59 horses as a luxury 17:31 recycling on the yard 18:18 straw vs. shavings bedding 21:21 horse feed 24:00 battling the “overwhelm” 25:43 the most sustainable yard in Britain 26:54 horse transport 31:01 equestrian fashion & clothing 32:53 sustainability as creators 34:09 buying once, buying well 35:34 Equitex preloved sale 37:42 Finding the balance 39:44 plaiting bands 42:16 choosing brands who do more 45:18 Cancelling your email subscription 46:02 track livery and sequestration  52:05 reusable items 54:56 Blondie’s hoof boot saga 58:00 barefoot as sustainable 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.  Huge thanks to Premier Performance and Sundown Bedding for sponsoring this podcast.  Get your 4 FREE Premier Performance products with every order - that's 20% off AND 4 exclusive goodies FREE with every order using code equestrianlife20 T&Cs - DISCOUNT CODE CANNOT BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH ANY OTHER OFFERS, SALE PRODUCTS or BUNDLE PACK PROMOTIONS. Not available on Premier Horse Treats, packs of 3, 5 and 10 cookies or palatability samples, mash, Unicorn and Variety cookies are also exempt. Free products included whilst stocks last. Free products will be added to your order at the time of sending out. Find out about Sundown Bedding's Switch to Straw campaign Follow Miri on Instagram, TikTok and train with Hackett Equine  Follow Rhi on Instagram, TikTok and fill out your Equestrian Money Diary   The British Dressage Sustainability statement: https://www.britishdressage.co.uk/about-us/sustainability/ Visiting the most sustainable yard in Britain: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xm24wfrrdoc&t=2s Produced by Amy Long