• How Capitalism & Patriarchy Are Ruining Horse Welfare... and the world at large
    Mar 9 2026

    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.


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    1 ora e 25 min
  • Reflecting on the last year & the loss of my dad.
    Jan 13 2026

    A short episode updating on recent life changes and discussing loss.


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    39 min
  • The Horse Industry Is Corrupted: FEI Blood Rule Revision & More
    Nov 17 2025

    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.


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    1 ora e 5 min
  • An Honest Discussion About Gaza Ft. Martha Figueroa
    Oct 18 2025

    Talking about the humanitarian issue that is the mass starvation and attacks of people in Gaza.


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  • The Blame Game: How It Contributes to Horse Abuse
    Jul 17 2025

    This week's episode talks about the systemic nature of normalized abuse within the horse world and how it impacts people's perception on the training and handling of horses. Shelby discusses the need for accountability, self reflection and change in order to change the industry for the better.

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    51 min
  • The Ethics of Equine Competition ft. Gaia Resmini
    Jul 3 2025

    An honest conversation on the ethics of competition with horses and ways in which welfare can be improved.


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    58 min
  • Shifting The Tides of Horsemanship with Lockie Philips
    Jun 26 2025

    This episode dives into an incredible conversation with Lockie Phillips from Emotional Horsemanship. We discuss a number of different topics pertaining to horses, the ethical training of them and the world at large.


    Lockie also talks about the hoof transformation journey with his horse Sureno and how hooves can create a full body and mind reset.

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    1 ora e 4 min
  • The Pressures of Equestrianism
    Jun 19 2025

    Annnd we're back! This week's episode is the Making Milestones return following hiatus and it encompasses the important discussion of building identity outside of the horse world and how the pressures to conform within the sport can impact our decision making. This is a heartfelt episode that goes in depth on discussions surrounding how horse people react to new information and why there may be so much resistance to change.

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    57 min