Making Milestones
By shelby dennis
A podcast for Equestrians (or animal enthusiasts) trying to find their way in this crazy world. Discussing ethicality and some of the common and more uncommon problems within the horse world.
Making Milestones Mar 22, 2021
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01:16:47
Human Trauma-Horse Trauma
*some mild swearing and tw: addiction and brain trauma talk* Discussing trauma within the lens of both the human and the horse. Talking about personal life traumas and how they affected my perception and comparing and contrasting much of these to how horses may feel and how trigger stacking may effect our training sessions with them and change how they receive information.
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Mar 22, 202101:16:47
The Importance of Vulnerability & Accountability As Equestrians
In this episode I talk about different horse training methods and my thoughts on peoples responses to them as well as the importance of people holding themselves accountable and being more vulnerable in admitting their mistakes. This covers a lot of different topics, along with some of my favourite quotes from a very good training novel. It’s a little bit of a mishmash of a bunch of different topics but I hope that you all like it! You can go to my website here: milestonequestrian.com
Mar 12, 202101:49:14
Privilege in The Horse World
Talking about the lack of access in the horse world and how privilege contributed to that. Support the podcast by subscribing to our Patreon: Patreon.com/sdequus
Jan 30, 202101:17:15
Lack of Accountability in Horse Training/Showing
Talking about how “easy” it is to become a horse trainer due to lack of regulatory / certification boards and problems with the show industry
Jan 17, 202101:08:06
2020 Recap
My trials and tribulations in 2020, struggling with depression and my anxiety and ADHD, death of a horse among other things. All of the highs and lows of 2020, trying to be honest and pragmatic about the struggles of lie
Jan 04, 202101:14:04
Is Competition Ethical?
Discussing better practices to improve equine welfare in competition
Nov 17, 202001:22:57
The Fundamental Misunderstanding of Equine Behaviour and Management
Talking about how skewed the perception of much of the horse world is on effective and ethical training and management of horses and what we can do to fix it
Oct 19, 202001:28:33
My Thoughts on Plantations Fields
A mini podcast about the latest controversy in the horse world
Sep 18, 202038:42
Tack Talk| Bits and Training Gadgets- What is fair to your horse?
Talking about my opinions on different bits and training set ups and what is best for the horse.
Sep 03, 202001:42:57
Realism in Horse Training Views
A discussion on different training methods (R+ / R-) and having a realistic outlook on what the positive steps are towards making the horse world more friendly for the horses.
Aug 27, 202001:04:24
Problems in Training Young Horses: Imprint Training, Young Horse Classes and Other Forms of Rushing
We have a very special guest in for this episode, Jill from JetEquiTheory! I hope you enjoy this discussion on the culture surrounding young horses in the horse world and our thoughts on it.
Aug 23, 202002:19:11
Overcoming Past Mistakes with Horses & Discussing My Training Philosophy
Criticizing modern keeping practices of horses and talking about my own past mistakes, what my philosophy now is and what my issues with the horse world are and the changes I'd like to see.
Aug 12, 202001:19:21
The Horse Industry: Abuse, Neglect and Pointing Fingers
Comparing Racing to other industries and discussing the more overt and subtle forms of abuse I see in show industries and how we could improve them.
Jun 21, 202001:17:52
Racism and Accessibility in and out of the Horse World
caution: swearing
Jun 12, 202053:04
My Thoughts on Tiktok
Discussing tiktok in general as well as the equine side of tiktok. Also discussing recent police brutality issues.
May 30, 202057:16
The Ethicality of Stalling Horses
A discussion on traditional keeping practices of horses.
Apr 30, 202001:00:39
Coping with mental illness and my horse’s death
Casual conversation about mental health and how addressing my personal mental health has affected my ability to do my job and overall happiness, also addressing my late horse, George, and the necropsy results
Mar 06, 202038:30
Working as a Horse Trainer
What it’s like working with horses, do I recommend it?
Nov 01, 201935:57
Answering your questions with my mom
Answering questions
Aug 21, 201940:32
OTTBs: Dos and Don’ts
All about buying a Thoroughbred off the racetrack
Jul 30, 201935:12
Pilot| Racing Industry Thoughts
Listen to me ramble about how I got into horse racing and my thoughts on the Santa anita crisis.
Jul 26, 201939:14