Rethinking Horse and Human Wellness: A Compassionate Approach ft. Alexa Linton

Rethinking Horse and Human Wellness: A Compassionate Approach ft. Alexa Linton

From Making Milestones by Shelby Dennis

June 4, 2026 · 58 min

About this episode

Shelby Dennis and Alexa Linton discuss the connections between horse and human wellness, advocating for compassionate relationships and self-awareness.

In this insightful conversation, Shelby Dennis and Alexa Linton explore the parallels between horse and human physical and emotional health, emphasizing the importance of listening to our bodies, addressing trauma, and fostering compassionate relationships with horses. They challenge industry norms, discuss the impact of training practices, and advocate for a more humane, self-aware approach to horsemanship and life. Where to find Alexa: outsidetheboxequine.com instagram.com/alexalinton instagram.com/outsidetheboxequine Support the podcast: ⁠⁠http://patreon.com/sdequus⁠⁠ ⁠⁠buymeacoffee.com/sdequus⁠⁠ ⁠⁠shopmilestoneeq.com Order my new book: ⁠⁠⁠milestoneequestrian.ca/publications⁠⁠⁠ Keywords horse health, human wellness, trauma, training ethics, emotional resilience, horsemanship, animal welfare, self-care, industry critique

People in this episode

Host: Shelby Dennis

Guest: Alexa Linton

Topics covered

  • horse health
  • human wellness
  • trauma
  • training ethics
  • emotional resilience
  • horsemanship
  • animal welfare

Keywords

  • horse health
  • human wellness
  • trauma
  • training ethics
  • emotional resilience
  • horsemanship
  • animal welfare
  • self-care
  • industry critique

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: outsidetheboxequine.com, instagram.com/alexalinton, instagram.com/outsidetheboxequine, patreon.com/sdequus, buymeacoffee.com/sdequus, shopmilestoneeq.com, milestoneequestrian.ca/publications

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