Making Milestones
Making Milestones
Shelby Dennis
The Truth About Riding Young Horses: Skeletal Development and Industry Myths ft. Elise Miki
57 minutes Posted May 21, 2026 at 7:00 am.
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In this episode, Shelby interviews Elise Miki, an osteopath and equine therapist, discusses the myths surrounding early training of young horses, focusing on skeletal maturation and its implications. The conversation challenges industry norms, emphasizing evidence-based practices for horse health and longevity.


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equiliabriatherapeutics.com

instagram.com/eqtherapeutics


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Keywords


horse training, skeletal maturation, equine osteopathy, horse health, early training myths, bone development, veterinary research, horse industry critique