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Shelby Dennis
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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Forage Alternatives to Hay: Talk with MadBarn’s Scott Ciesler

Forage Alternatives to Hay: Talk with MadBarn’s Scott Ciesler

Talking about alternatives to hay in areas experiencing hay shortages and other things equine nutrition.   Subscribe to my Patreon: http://patreon.com/sdequus Shop my product line: http://amoreequestrian.ca/pages/milestone Get a Free diet analysis for your horse: http://madbarn.com/analyze-diet/?ref=1329 Use my code SDEQUUS for a discount on MadBarn products!
56:1314/07/2022
The ”Horse Always Comes First” Myth

The ”Horse Always Comes First” Myth

Does the horse really always come first in common horse world practices? Or, is this common phrase just used to justify people's training methods and care, regardless of ethicality?   Shop my bridles & apparel: http://amoreequestrian.ca/pages/milestone Patreon: http://patreon.com/sdequus  
01:26:1704/07/2022
R+ & R-: Training Approaches and the Mindsets behind them

R+ & R-: Training Approaches and the Mindsets behind them

Talking about the industry mindsets towards different training methods and the problems they may post.   Shop: http://amoreequestrian.ca/pages/milestone Patreon: http://patreon.com/sdequus MadBarn: http://madbarn.com/analyze-diet/?ref=1329  
01:20:4424/06/2022
Horse World ”Grittiness” Encourages Recklessness

Horse World ”Grittiness” Encourages Recklessness

Talking about some of the problematic attitudes in the horse world and how they encourage risk taking behaviours.   Subscribe to Patreon: http://patreon.com.sdequus Shop My Merch: http://shopmilestoneequestrian.com Shop Apparel, Bridles & More: http://amoreequestrian.ca/pages/milestone Tip Jar: http://paypal.me/milestoneequestrian  
01:11:0306/06/2022
Most Horse People Don’t ”Love” Their Horses The Way They Need To

Most Horse People Don’t ”Love” Their Horses The Way They Need To

Talking about how many of us have been taught from early on in our riding careers to show love for our horses in all of the wrong ways, to the detriment of equine welfare, and how we can change this.   Shop my bridles, saddle pads and apparel: http://amoreequestrian.ca/pages/milestone Shop my merch: http://shopmilestoneequestrian.com Subscribe to my Patreon: http://patreon.com/sdequus  
01:12:4528/05/2022
Everyone Who Works With Horses Trains Horses: Here’s Why

Everyone Who Works With Horses Trains Horses: Here’s Why

Talking about behaviour and learning science basics and why the info we have on horses shows such a huge need for change in the horse world and horse training practices.   Subscribe to my Patreon: http://patreon.com/sdequus Shop Milestone Products: http://amoreequestrian.ca/pages/milestone Shop my Merch: http://shopmilestoneequestrian.com  
01:19:0527/05/2022
Reforming The Horse Industry: What it Actually Looks like

Reforming The Horse Industry: What it Actually Looks like

Talking about reforming traditional horse keeping & training practices and the reality of it.   Help support the podcast: http://patreon.com/sdequus http://paypal.me/milestoneequestrian   Shop: http://amoreequestrian.ca/pages/milestone http://shopmilestoneequestrian.com  
01:46:5313/05/2022
A Bodily Autonomy Rant + What’s Going on With Milo?

A Bodily Autonomy Rant + What’s Going on With Milo?

Talking about the right to choose and how vital it is as a basic human right. Going into detail on my stance regarding what is going on currently in the US with Roe vs Wade. Basically, just a lengthy frustrated rant on how the pro-birth side has a lot of hypocrisy in every aspect of their argument to try to justify taking away bodily autonomy.   Talking about Milo and some difficulties we've been having (near the end of podcast).   Subscribe to my Patreon: http://patreon.com/sdequus Shop my Merch: http://shopmilestoneequestrian.com Shop Riding Apparel/Saddle Pads/ Bridles: http://amoreequestrian.ca/pages/milestone Tip Jar/Donate: http://paypal.me/milestoneequestrian   Get a discount on all MadBarn supplements with my code "sdequus" http://madbarn.com/analyze-diet/?ref=1329    
01:17:4309/05/2022
Reflecting On Previous Riding Practices

Reflecting On Previous Riding Practices

An update on my mare who colicked as well as discussing previous riding practices, rolemodels when growing up and how I think the industry creates a lot of the welfare issues we see.   Subscribe to my patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sdequus Use my code SDEQUUS for a discount on MadBarn Products Get a free diet analysis: http://madbarn.com/analyze-diet/?ref=1329  
01:23:3002/05/2022
The Horse Industry’s Social License

The Horse Industry’s Social License

Talking about the horse industry's social license and how elitism impacts some of the issues in the horse world.   http://patreon.com/sdequus http://amoreequestrian.ca/pages/milestone http://milestoneequestrian.ca  
01:13:1118/04/2022
Interviewing an Equine Nutritionist: Scott Cieslar, founder of MadBarn

Interviewing an Equine Nutritionist: Scott Cieslar, founder of MadBarn

Interviewing Scott Cieslar and asking some equine nutrition questions, going over common myths and misinformations in equine nutrition as well as the science behind it. Super interesting and informative podcast! Thank you Scott.   Free diet analysis: https://madbarn.com/analyze-diet/?ref=1329 Subscribe  to Patreon: https://patreon.com/sdequus    
54:4013/04/2022
Overcoming Shame & Guilt in Horse Training

Overcoming Shame & Guilt in Horse Training

In this podcast, I discuss guilt and shame for past training methods and how I have dealt with it along with the positive correlation in my mental health that I've noticed since developing more empathetic training methods and how I think it is all connected. I also discuss my experience at the Shawna Karrasch clinic and some of my guilt in mistakes made in Milo's training.   https://www.patreon.com/sdequus https://amoreequestrian.ca/pages/milestone https://www.shopmilestoneequestrian.com/  
01:42:0023/03/2022
Horse World Myths & Misconceptions

Horse World Myths & Misconceptions

Discussing some of the common myths equestrians are taught and why we need to stop normalizing them.   Become a Patron Shop My Merch Shop Bridles/Saddle Pads/Etc MadBarn Diet Analysis 
01:01:1915/03/2022
The Trainer-Student Power Dynamic

The Trainer-Student Power Dynamic

Talking about how we perpetuate some toxic norms in the horse world when it comes to fair treatment of students.   Subscribe to my Patreon Shop my store 
01:10:0027/02/2022
The Mark Todd Incident and ”Little Abuses” in the Horse World

The Mark Todd Incident and ”Little Abuses” in the Horse World

Talking about the culture of punishment in the horse world and the normalization of rough training tactics and how it will be our undoing.   Shop Ana Luisa Subscribe to Patreon
01:15:5020/02/2022
Science Denying in Social Issues & TheHorse World

Science Denying in Social Issues & TheHorse World

Talking about the freedom convoy here in Canada and how cognitive dissonance contributes to it. Also, talking about how cognitive dissonance impacts horse people.   Check out Ana Luisa's Valentines Sale: Click to Shop   Subscribe to my Patreon
01:02:1703/02/2022
Disorder in Human & Horse Psychology

Disorder in Human & Horse Psychology

Talking about how our culture in the horse & human worlds perpetuates behavioural issues.   Shop the Ana Luisa sale: https://shop.analuisa.com/shelby  
52:5728/01/2022
2021 (& 2020) Year End Recap & Reflection

2021 (& 2020) Year End Recap & Reflection

Reflecting on some of the many changes the last year and more. Talking about plans currently with the horses and the business as well as what we did the last while. Discussing personal growth, changes in training ideology and more!
01:18:4004/01/2022
If You‘ve Ever Been Afraid of or ”Hated” Horses, Listen to This

If You‘ve Ever Been Afraid of or ”Hated” Horses, Listen to This

A podcast for non-horse people and horse people alike. Send this to your friends, family and acquaintances if they have a fear of horses and maybe it will give them another perspective.   Links: Merch Store Shop Bridles & Saddle Pads YouTube
01:01:4520/12/2021
Coercive Training Methods & Bad Management: We Need To Heighten our Standards

Coercive Training Methods & Bad Management: We Need To Heighten our Standards

Discussing certain high stress/punishment based training methods and why under no circumstances they should be justified. Talking about the state of the horse world and how social media influences this.
53:3613/12/2021
Honest Talk About The Death of My Horse

Honest Talk About The Death of My Horse

Talking about some of the trauma from georges death and a word of warning for how you choose to treat people online.
01:11:5629/11/2021
The Plight of the Modern Horse

The Plight of the Modern Horse

Talking about horses as domesticated animals being one of the most misunderstood and mishandled species and why this mindset is so prevalent. Touching on dominance theory and punishment based training and why this is not a standard we should encourage. Refuting common excuses for bad training practice.
55:2918/11/2021
The Culture of Violence in Horse Training

The Culture of Violence in Horse Training

Talking about the whole Amber Cobb scandal along with other concerning attitudes and mindsets that are prevalent in the horse world and how I think our normalization of violent behaviour towards horses contributes to the existence of it all.
01:20:5514/09/2021
Horse Anxiety & Rushing Training

Horse Anxiety & Rushing Training

Talking about anxious horses and how often management plays a role in their success.
47:5529/07/2021
An Honest, but sad, life update

An Honest, but sad, life update

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58:5515/06/2021
The Rushing of Young Horses

The Rushing of Young Horses

Talking about training young horses and how prevalent rushing them is on social media.
58:0808/06/2021
My Rescue Horse’s Hoof Journey

My Rescue Horse’s Hoof Journey

Talking about Milo’s hoof rehab journey and other stuff related to him
01:16:2528/05/2021
Massage for Equine Health & Wellbeing: An Interview with Jim Masterson

Massage for Equine Health & Wellbeing: An Interview with Jim Masterson

In this episode, I get to interview Jim Masterson, a big name in the equine massage and bodywork community. We discuss his new documentary featuring him and co-worker/trainer, Mark Rashid and talk to the producer of the documentary, Dylan Silver. This episode encompasses everything equine body work related, behaviour as well as the human influence on equine comfort both physically and behaviourally. Jim is an exceptionally interesting human and this episode highlights his expertise and offers a wealth of information for new and experienced equestrians alike.    Subscribe to our Patreon for as little as $1/month
01:21:3210/04/2021
Human Trauma-Horse Trauma

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.  Socials: Patreon Instagram YouTube Support The Podcast --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/makingmilestones/support
01:16:4722/03/2021
The Importance of Vulnerability & Accountability As Equestrians

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: http://milestonequestrian.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/makingmilestones/support
01:49:1512/03/2021
Privilege in The Horse World

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 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/makingmilestones/support
01:17:1530/01/2021
Lack of Accountability in Horse Training/Showing

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 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/makingmilestones/support
01:08:0517/01/2021
2020 Recap

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 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/makingmilestones/support
01:14:0404/01/2021
Is Competition Ethical?

Is Competition Ethical?

Discussing better practices to improve equine welfare in competition --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/makingmilestones/support
01:22:5717/11/2020
The Fundamental Misunderstanding of Equine Behaviour and Management

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 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/makingmilestones/support
01:28:3319/10/2020
My Thoughts on Plantations Fields

My Thoughts on Plantations Fields

A mini podcast about the latest controversy in the horse world --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/makingmilestones/support
38:4118/09/2020
Tack Talk| Bits and Training Gadgets- What is fair to your horse?

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. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/makingmilestones/support
01:42:5703/09/2020
Realism in Horse Training Views

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. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/makingmilestones/support
01:04:2427/08/2020
Problems in Training Young Horses: Imprint Training, Young Horse Classes and Other Forms of Rushing

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. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/makingmilestones/support
02:19:1123/08/2020
Overcoming Past Mistakes with Horses & Discussing My Training Philosophy

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. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/makingmilestones/support
01:19:2112/08/2020
The Horse Industry: Abuse, Neglect and Pointing Fingers

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. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/makingmilestones/support
01:17:5221/06/2020
Racism and Accessibility in and out of the Horse World

Racism and Accessibility in and out of the Horse World

caution: swearing --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/makingmilestones/support
53:0412/06/2020
My Thoughts on Tiktok

My Thoughts on Tiktok

Discussing tiktok in general as well as the equine side of tiktok. Also discussing recent police brutality issues. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/makingmilestones/support
57:1530/05/2020
The Ethicality of Stalling Horses

The Ethicality of Stalling Horses

A discussion on traditional keeping practices of horses. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/makingmilestones/support
01:00:3930/04/2020
Coping with mental illness and my horse’s death

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 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/makingmilestones/support
38:3006/03/2020
Working as a Horse Trainer

Working as a Horse Trainer

What it’s like working with horses, do I recommend it? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/makingmilestones/support
35:5601/11/2019
Answering your questions with my mom

Answering your questions with my mom

Answering questions --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/makingmilestones/support
40:3221/08/2019
OTTBs: Dos and Don’ts

OTTBs: Dos and Don’ts

All about buying a Thoroughbred off the racetrack --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/makingmilestones/support
35:1230/07/2019
Pilot| Racing Industry Thoughts

Pilot| Racing Industry Thoughts

Listen to me ramble about how I got into horse racing and my thoughts on the Santa anita crisis. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/makingmilestones/support
05:0226/07/2019