The Blame Game: How It Contributes to Horse Abuse

About this episode

This episode discusses the systemic nature of normalized abuse within the horse world and the need for accountability and change.

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. Support the podcast: ⁠Patreon⁠ ⁠Shop The Milestone Store

People in this episode

Host: Shelby

Topics covered

• horse abuse
• accountability
• self reflection
• training
• handling

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Books & works: The Blame Game: How It Contributes to Horse Abuse

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