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The Little Horse Big Conversation Podcast

Author: Ross Cooper and Amy Mitchell

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Ross Cooper of Rosca Horsemanship and Amy Mitchell of Areion Academy and Strong Foundations Hoof Care lead the way as your hosts on the Little Horse Big Conversation Podcast featuring the conversations that need to be heard.

Listen in to Ross and Amy as they shine a spotlight on a variety of topics they so often talk about, expanding on these conversations to provide you with entertaining, informative and thought-provoking listening with regular episodes each and every month.

Join Amy and Ross as they delve into topics inspired by the parallels of the horse–human partnership. From equine welfare, training, and hoof care to personal growth, self-development, and exciting guest features, together they explore the lessons, insight, and opportunities our horses continue to offer.

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This week Ross and Amy are delighted to be joined by Liza Kimble, founder of FTR® (Fascia and Trauma Release) EFTR®(Equine Fascia and Trauma Release). Liza Kimble began her professional journey with her innovative approaches to bodywork and trauma recovery inspired through science and nature, seeking wisdom from diverse healing traditions and integrating ancient modalities with contemporary scientific discoveries. This warming conversation brings both insight into the world of fascia, the wide-reaching effects that trauma has on the body and a deeper exploration into our own experiences. To find out more about Liza Kimble and her work visit https://www.lizakimble.com - Enjoyed listening to the latest episode? If so, please leave us a rating or review! Stream all episodes now on Amazon Music, Apple Podcast, Podbean and Spotify! Keep up-to-date with Ross at htpp://www.rosscooperofficial.co.uk  Keep up-to-date with Amy at https://www.areion.co.uk/
Causality is the relationship between cause and effect, how the events that happen within our lives sometimes create that drop in the water that ripples in directions we never expected.   Amy and Ross reflect as they share person events that have happened in their lives that has changed the trajectories of where there lives have led the to; of course, as causality continues, this is only part one! Enjoyed listening to the latest episode? If so, please leave us a rating or review! Stream all episodes now on Amazon Music, Apple Podcast, Podbean and Spotify! Keep up-to-date with Ross at htpp://www.rosscooperofficial.co.uk  Keep up-to-date with Amy at https://www.areion.co.uk/
This week Ross and Amy are joined by two special guests, Kate Lemon, Rewilding Delivery Manager from the Derbyshire Wildlife Trust and large herbivore and rewilding specialist, Rina Quinlan of Rina Quinlan Research & Rewilding Consultancy. In this auroch-sized episode, we delve into the public misconceptions that surround rewilding, the many benefits that rewilding can have on us as humans and our long-term management of equines, and of course, what equines can bring to conservation and rewilding projects across the world. To find out more on Kate and her work at the Derbyshire Wildlife Trust, visit https://www.derbyshirewildlifetrust.org.uk/ To find out more on Rina and her work at Rina Quinlan Research and Rewilding Consultancy, visit http://www.rinaquinlan.com or @rinaquinlan on Instagram. - Enjoyed listening to the latest episode? If so, please leave us a rating or review! Stream all episodes now on Amazon Music, Apple Podcast, Podbean and Spotify! Keep up-to-date with Ross at htpp://www.rosscooperofficial.co.uk  Keep up-to-date with Amy at https://www.areion.co.uk/
Does a facade hold merit or lack authenticity?  As a professional who interacts with the public, be this face to face, through an on-line presence or any way that one my present themselves, we strive to uphold a professional standard, but what could those standards be, are they professionally valid or a false representation? Here, Amy and Ross talk about the balance of keeping it together whilst keeping it real. - Enjoyed listening to the latest episode? If so, please leave us a rating or review! Stream all episodes now on Amazon Music, Apple Podcast, Podbean and Spotify! Keep up-to-date with Ross at htpp://www.rosscooperofficial.co.uk  Keep up-to-date with Amy at https://www.areion.co.uk/
In episode 13 of the Little Horse Big Conversation Podcast, Amy and Ross talk about the many facets of hoof handling. From reasons why the horse may find lifting limbs difficult, to troubleshooting principles of approach to help your horses handling, and the perspective of the hoof-care provider, this is a jam-packed and insightful episode! Enjoyed listening to the latest episode? If so, please leave us a rating or review! Stream all episodes now on Amazon Music, Apple Podcast, Podbean and Spotify! Keep up-to-date with Ross at htpp://www.rosscooperofficial.co.uk  Keep up-to-date with Amy at https://www.areion.co.uk/
When do we know when us and our horses are ready?   In the latest episode, Amy and Ross explore that being ready isn't so much of a feeling, it is a decision, and what contributes to that final shift of mindset to make the final choice'.   Enjoyed listening to the latest episode? If so, please leave us a rating or review! Stream all episodes now on Amazon Music, Apple Podcast, Podbean and Spotify! Keep up-to-date with Ross at htpp://www.rosscooperofficial.co.uk  Keep up-to-date with Amy at https://www.areion.co.uk/
Social License

Social License

2025-09-1148:47

We are at a point in time where the inclusion of horses in competitive sport and riding has never been more called in to question, by equestrians and the wider viewing public; this social license to operate has never had greater power than now as we gain a deeper knowledge and understanding of the ethics of horse-centred training and management.   Amy and Ross open this can of worms to share some insightful thoughts on this most controversial of topics. Enjoyed listening to the latest episode? If so, please leave us a rating or review! Stream all episodes now on Amazon Music, Apple Podcast, Podbean and Spotify! Keep up-to-date with Ross at htpp://www.rosscooperofficial.co.uk  Keep up-to-date with Amy at https://www.areion.co.uk/
In this episode we chat all things equine nutrition with the very fabulous Nia Cooke, co-founder of Finer Forage feed. As well as being a fellow equine podiatrist, Nia is an expert on equine nutrition and focusses her attention on species appropriate feeding.  Enjoy this most nourishing of conversations with Nia, Amy and Ross! Want to know more about the Finer Forage feed range? Check out the website or search for Finer Forage on socials. https://finerforage.co.uk/ - Enjoyed listening to the latest episode? If so, please leave us a rating or review! Stream all episodes now on Amazon Music, Apple Podcast, Podbean and Spotify! Keep up-to-date with Ross at htpp://www.rosscooperofficial.co.uk  Keep up-to-date with Amy at https://www.areion.co.uk/
In this episode Ross and Amy discuss the pitfalls that we can hit when we place pressure on ourselves to make progress and succeed. The conversation explores what can make better measures of success than comparison to others and time bound expectations! As always, the discussion heads off on a few entertaining tangents. We hope you enjoy! - Enjoyed listening to the latest episode? If so, please leave us a rating or review! Stream all episodes now on Amazon Music, Apple Podcast, Podbean and Spotify! Keep up-to-date with Ross at htpp://www.rosscooperofficial.co.uk  Keep up-to-date with Amy at https://www.areion.co.uk/  
The Gastric Pandemic

The Gastric Pandemic

2025-07-1039:33

As training and management in domestication continues to promote the rise of gastric disease in horses, Amy and Ross explore factors, causes and preventatives, asking the question if this gastric pandemic should be allowed to now be viewed as 'the norm'. - Enjoyed listening to the latest episode? If so, please leave us a rating or review! Stream all episodes now on Amazon Music, Apple Podcast, Podbean and Spotify! Keep up-to-date with Ross at htpp://www.rosscooperofficial.co.uk  Keep up-to-date with Amy at https://www.areion.co.uk/
The Hoof Lady

The Hoof Lady

2025-06-2933:41

In this next "get to know your hosts" episode, Ross gives Amy a grilling on all things past, present and future....   Enjoying the pod so far? We would be really delighted if you could give us a rate and review as it helps get us out there to more people who may enjoy a listen :-)  - Enjoyed listening to the latest episode? If so, please leave us a rating or review! Stream all episodes now on Amazon Music, Apple Podcast, Podbean and Spotify! Keep up-to-date with Ross at htpp://www.rosscooperofficial.co.uk  Keep up-to-date with Amy at https://www.areion.co.uk/
The Horse Man

The Horse Man

2025-06-1237:13

Would you like to get to know a little more about your host, Ross Cooper? Freshly returned from a trip abroad, Amy was ready with a list of questions as Ross took to the hot less than 24 hours since being back on British soil! - Enjoyed listening to the latest episode? If so, please leave us a rating or review! Stream all episodes now on Amazon Music, Apple Podcast, Podbean and Spotify! Keep up-to-date with Ross at htpp://www.rosscooperofficial.co.uk  Keep up-to-date with Amy at https://www.areion.co.uk/
In this episode Amy and Ross share a conversation with master horseman and all round fantastic human being Nahshon Cook. The conversation flows through a number of topics and is scattered with little gems of wisdom and points to ponder. We know you are going to love this episode but a little note of caution, there are a couple of moments of "lively" language so if you have small people around or are easily offended, this one might not be for you.    - Enjoyed listening to the latest episode? If so, please leave us a rating or review! Stream all episodes now on Amazon Music, Apple Podcast, Podbean and Spotify! Keep up-to-date with Ross at htpp://www.rosscooperofficial.co.uk  Keep up-to-date with Amy at https://www.areion.co.uk/
Welcome back to the Little Horse Big Conversation podcast.  This week Ross and Amy discuss gender stereotypes in the horse world. It's a topic with many facets!  - Enjoyed listening to the latest episode? If so, please leave us a rating or review! Stream all episodes now on Amazon Music, Apple Podcast, Podbean and Spotify! Keep up-to-date with Ross at htpp://www.rosscooperofficial.co.uk  Keep up-to-date with Amy at https://www.areion.co.uk/
 “When a flower doesn’t bloom, you fix the environment in which it grows, not the flower” – Alexander Den Heijer. Creating the right environment for our horses is vital for them to thrive, and if these needs fail to be met can result in long-lasting consequences for our horses welfare. Amy and Ross explore what is species-appropriate husbandry, why these practises should be necessities, not options and what you can bring in to enrich your horses lives. - Enjoyed listening to the latest episode? If so, please leave us a rating or review! Stream all episodes now on Amazon Music, Apple Podcast, Podbean and Spotify! Keep up-to-date with Ross at htpp://www.rosscooperofficial.co.uk  Keep up-to-date with Amy at https://www.areion.co.uk/
The Thief of Joy

The Thief of Joy

2025-04-1701:10:15

In a world that does not like to stop still, running your own business has so many blessings, but even so we can all too often leave ourselves behind; how do we as people and professionals advocate for ourselves so we can step in to our best selves, and what pressures can drive us to leave that sense of self behind? Amy and Ross explore their thoughts, feelings and ways to begin advocating for yourself.   Enjoyed this episode? Please leave us a rating and review!   Love the new jingle? Check out the fabulous Iza Moon here https://www.facebook.com/iamizamoon - Enjoyed listening to the latest episode? If so, please leave us a rating or review! Stream all episodes now on Amazon Music, Apple Podcast, Podbean and Spotify! Keep up-to-date with Ross at htpp://www.rosscooperofficial.co.uk  Keep up-to-date with Amy at https://www.areion.co.uk/
The Horses Biggest Advocate

The Horses Biggest Advocate

2025-04-0301:08:50

Welcome to the first episode of The Little Horse Big Conversation Podcast! We are your co hosts, Ross Cooper and Amy Mitchell, and in this opening episode we invite you to listen in as we discuss the challenges faced when advocating for horses as both professionals and owners, with interesting conversation and insight on how we can make a collective difference to improve welfare standards for the better; there may be a rabbit hole or two along the way! Thanks for listening!  Ross the Horseman and Amy the Hoof Woman You can find The Little Horse Big Conversation on Facebook  We really hope you enjoy listening to us chatting, do give is some feedback by jumping into the Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61571308815536   -   Enjoyed listening to the latest episode? If so, please leave us a rating or review! Stream all episodes now on Amazon Music, Apple Podcast, Podbean and Spotify! Keep up-to-date with Ross at htpp://www.rosscooperofficial.co.uk  Keep up-to-date with Amy at https://www.areion.co.uk/
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