Miri Hackett

Miri (Miriam) Hackett is a British equestrian trainer, coach, and founder of Hackett Equine, specializing in groundwork, horse rehabilitation, backing and re-starting, and horse-centered training. She is known for her holistic, relationship-based approach that combines positive training methods, biomechanics, and individualized programs to help horses and riders progress with confidence and understanding.

Discipline(s)

Horsemanship

Groundwork

Backing & re-starting young horses

Horse rehabilitation and re-training

Rider coaching and development

Show Jumping foundations

Multi-discipline horse training

Role

Equestrian trainer and coach

Founder of Hackett Equine

Clinic instructor

Online educator and mentor

Rehabilitation and problem horse specialist

Training philosophy / approach

Miri's training philosophy centers on developing a common language between horse and rider through positivity, understanding, and individualized training. Originally from a show jumping background, she has developed a step-by-step system that recognizes that every horse learns differently.

Key principles include:

Training each horse as an individual rather than following a fixed formula

Using groundwork extensively to build confidence, understanding, and self-awareness

Prioritizing horse welfare, emotional wellbeing, and long-term soundness

Investigating the root cause of behavioral or performance issues rather than suppressing symptoms

Creating confident, relaxed horses through positive experiences and progressive training

Integrating veterinary and allied professional support when working with rehabilitation cases

Coaching & teaching

Provides private lessons, clinics, and nationwide coaching

Offers online lessons, video analysis, and remote consultations

Runs an extensive online training academy featuring groundwork and ridden tutorials

Specializes in:

Young horse backing and restarting

Problem horse rehabilitation

Groundwork education

Rider confidence building

Horse behavior and training troubleshooting

Strengths as a trainer

Groundwork and relationship building

Young horse starting and restarting

Rehabilitation and behavioral problem solving

Rider education and mentorship

Holistic, horse-centered training systems

Building horse confidence and emotional resilience