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Making Milestones

Shelby Dennis
Making Milestones
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  • Making Milestones

    The Truth About Riding Young Horses: Skeletal Development and Industry Myths ft. Elise Miki

    21/05/2026 | 57 mins.
    In this episode, Shelby interviews Elise Miki, an osteopath and equine therapist, discusses the myths surrounding early training of young horses, focusing on skeletal maturation and its implications. The conversation challenges industry norms, emphasizing evidence-based practices for horse health and longevity.

    Where to find Elise:
    equiliabriatherapeutics.com
    instagram.com/eqtherapeutics

    Support the podcast:
    ⁠⁠http://patreon.com/sdequus⁠⁠
    ⁠⁠buymeacoffee.com/sdequus⁠⁠
    ⁠⁠shopmilestoneeq.com
    Order my new book: ⁠⁠⁠milestoneequestrian.ca/publications⁠⁠⁠
    Keywords

    horse training, skeletal maturation, equine osteopathy, horse health, early training myths, bone development, veterinary research, horse industry critique
  • Making Milestones

    Finding Joy Amidst Chaos: An Honest Life Update + Welcoming The Podcast Back

    14/05/2026 | 47 mins.
    Shelby shares an honest life update, discussing her recent struggles including the loss of her father, financial hardships, mental health challenges, and her dreams of building a farm. She emphasizes the importance of finding joy amidst chaos, processing grief, and staying authentic while navigating life's difficulties.

    Order my new book: ⁠milestoneequestrian.ca/publications⁠

    Support the podcast:
    ⁠http://patreon.com/sdequus⁠
    ⁠buymeacoffee.com/sdequus⁠
    ⁠shopmilestoneeq.com

    Keywords

    life update, grief, mental health, financial stress, personal growth, authenticity, overcoming adversity, mental health therapy, farm dreams, self-care
  • Making Milestones

    How Capitalism & Patriarchy Are Ruining Horse Welfare... and the world at large

    09/03/2026 | 1h 24 mins.
    In this deeply personal episode, Shelby reflects on grief, societal injustice, the corruption within the horse industry, and the importance of staying true to one's morals amidst systemic challenges. It’s a raw exploration of mental health, capitalism, and the potential for meaningful change rooted in empathy and authenticity.

    Pre-Order my new book: milestoneequestrian.ca/publications

    Support the podcast:
    http://patreon.com/sdequus
    buymeacoffee.com/sdequus
    shopmilestoneeq.com
  • Making Milestones

    Reflecting on the last year & the loss of my dad.

    13/01/2026 | 38 mins.
    A short episode updating on recent life changes and discussing loss.

    Support the podcast:

    Subscribe to Patreon
    Shop my products
  • Making Milestones

    The Horse Industry Is Corrupted: FEI Blood Rule Revision & More

    17/11/2025 | 1h 4 mins.
    A discussion on the problems within the industry and the common excuses used to justify their existence. This episode is an important discussion on cognitive dissonance and lack of accountability that is so common in the industry and how it is used to try to silence dissenters.

    Support me & the podcast:
    Shop my products: shopmilestoneeq.com
    Subscribe to Patreon: patreon.com/sdequus
    Pre-order my new book: https://milestoneequestrian.ca/my-book
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About Making Milestones
A podcast for Equestrians and animal enthusiasts trying to find their way in this crazy world. Discussing a variety of topics including ethicality in horsemanship, current problems in the horse industry along with general life challenges, trauma, neurodivergency and more. Join our Patreon for behind the scenes content and to support the podcast for as little as $1 per month: http://Patreon.com/sdequus
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