The Little Horse Big Conversation Podcast

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 are your hosts of The Little Horse, Big Conversation Podcast, bringing you the conversations that need to be heard. Together, Ross and Amy shine a light on the topics they’re most passionate about, expanding honest, often unspoken discussions into engaging, informative, and thought-provoking episodes. Exploring the powerful parallels within the horse–human partnership, they dive into equine welfare, training, and hoof care, alongside personal growth, psychology, and self-development. Alongside their own perspectives, they are joined by a diverse range of guess,  experts and voices from within and beyond the equestrian world—offering fresh insights, challenging perspectives, and real-life experiences that deepen the conversation and broaden understanding. With a blend of expert knowledge, lived experience, and meaningful dialogue, this podcast uncovers the lessons, awareness, and opportunities our horses continually offer; both in horsemanship and in life.

  1. Sep 22

    In Conversation With.. Sara Farina & Dr Ross Johnston, Johnston Farina Academy

    Joining Ross and Amy in conversation this week are registered Osteopaths, Sara Farina and Dr Ross Johnston, founders of The Johnston Farina Method®, and the Johnston Farina Academy. In her practice, Sara Farina combines advanced osteopathic principles with a clinical approach founded on a deep belief that every animal deserves thoughtful, individualised care, whilst Dr Ross Johnston, a research-active osteopath and educator and is an internationally recognised pain specialist with more than two decades of clinical and academic experience. With individual backgrounds in their respective professions within human and animal osteopathy, Ross and Sara share each of their pathways into osteopathy, discussing how we can look at manual therapy in more compassionate ways by accounting for the horses lived experience through a neurodynamic and bi-directional approach, working to be less mechanistic and more holistic; creating a relationship with the patient, regardless of species, is at the heart of the creation of the Johnston-Farina Method® To find out more about the Johnston Farina Method at The Johnston Farina Academy, including future courses and educational resources, visit the website at https://www.johnstonfarina.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, Spotify and Youtube! Keep up-to-date with Ross at htpp://www.rosscooperofficial.co.uk  Keep up-to-date with Amy at https://www.areion.co.uk/

  2. Sep 8

    Let's Talk Trailer Loading

    Whether you travel your horse in a trailer, box or lorry, there are a multitude of factors that we as humans too often overlook when it comes to travelling our horses.   Join Amy and Ross for this weeks episode when the duo discuss a number of the important factors we need to consider, whether introducing or rehabilitating. With professional tips, insights and explanations directly relating to honest accounts and questions from Amy. - 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/     Offering more than a topic on 'how to load your horse', this is a conversation that emphasises and explore the changes we can make in our perspective and awareness that always lead to the better outcomes.

  3. Aug 25

    In Conversation With.. Dr. Tomas Teskey

    This week Amy and Ross were pleased to be joined by sixth generation horseman, doctor of veterinary medicine and author of the book 'Insight to Equus', Dr. Tomas G. Teskey.   Among his many accolades as an equine dentist, hoof care professional and veterinarian, Dr. Teskey is one of the few professional holistic veterinarians that truly looks at the whole horse to promote real health and healing.   In a conversation sure to challenge thoughts and change perspectives, Dr. Tomas talks of what first drew him towards a career in veterinary medicine and his continued professional progression in a multitude of complementary areas, before discussing the importance of healthy environments to promote true healing within the horse, how this looks in the face of a changing climate and the collective hope we can achieve together for the future.   From practical information to philosophical conversation, this is one for both the horseman and philosophers.   To find out more about the work of Dr. Tomas Teskey and his educational resources, visit his website at https://www.insighttoequus.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, Spotify and Youtube! Keep up-to-date with Ross at htpp://www.rosscooperofficial.co.uk  Keep up-to-date with Amy at https://www.areion.co.uk/

  4. Aug 11

    Collaboration or Indignation

    This week, Amy and Ross bring the topic of collaboration within the equine industry to the forefront of the conversation. Ross and Amy explore their observations as professionals within the equine industry and their personal experiences on collaboration, the importance of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team for the good of the horse and reasons as to why their may be hesitations for professionals to join together and share knowledge, and what this may evoke for individuals. - 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/

  5. Jul 28

    In Conversation With.. Dan Brulé, Breathwork Mastery

    During this weeks episode, Ross and Amy are joined by best-selling author of the book ‘Just Breath’ and international breathwork expert, Dan Brulé of Breath Mastery. Known as the ‘Bruce Lee of Breathing’ and the Godfather of Breathwork’ due to his expertise and authority in both the art and science of breathwork, Dan Brulé is a master of Pran Yoga and Chi Kung and facilitates events, retreats and training around the world.   During this weeks conversation, Dan talks to us about his earliest experiences in harnessing the power of the breath and how his time as a deep sea diver in the US Navy and underwater medical rescue specialist presented life-changing experiences to for him to become the pioneer in breathwork that he is today. Alongside presenting the science and artistry of breathwork, from the physiological to spiritual, and it’s natural link to the nervous system, Dan, Amy and Ross explore the far reaching benefits that breathwork can bring to your horsemanship, from creating improved awareness and relaxation in the body to co-regulation in those around you.   To find out more about the work of Dan Brulé, his international seminars, events and his breathwork training and certification programme visit his website at https://breathmastery.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, Spotify and Youtube! Keep up-to-date with Ross at htpp://www.rosscooperofficial.co.uk  Keep up-to-date with Amy at https://www.areion.co.uk/

  6. Jul 14

    The Wisconsin Experience: Nahshon Cook at Wild Rose Farm

    Freshly returned from their international trip to Wisconsin in the United States of America to attend the monthly gathering of Horseman, Author and Poet, Nahshon Cook at Wild Rose Farm. Amy and Ross retell humorous tales, experiences of their trip and reflective thoughts of the weekend before visiting with Nahshon later in the episode to hear his thoughts, feelings and reflections on his gatherings with the horses that call him home. Nahshon Cook is a Horseman, Poet and Author of the books 'Being With Horses, 'Meditations From the Muck' and 'Horses See Us As We Are', all available online. To find out more about the work of Nahshon Cook, visit his social media profile on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nahshoncookhorsemanship  - 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, Spotify and Youtube! Keep up-to-date with Ross at htpp://www.rosscooperofficial.co.uk  Keep up-to-date with Amy at https://www.areion.co.uk/

  7. Jun 30

    In Conversation With.. Yasmin Stuart Equine Physio

    This week, Amy and Ross sit down for a thoroughly enjoyable conversation with Yasmin Stuart, Equine Physiotherapist and founder of The Modern Centaurian Academy. During this episode, Yasmin talks us through what led her towards a career in Equine Physiotherapy and the direction her career has taken since, prioritising consensual feedback in relation to the horses body and ultimately how our own experiences are intimately linked to our ability to both recognises and empathise with equine discomfort.   Reflecting on how one can show up for their horse by incorporating nervous system regulation in to daily practice through set rituals, Yasmin walks us through the creation of the Modern Centaurian Academy, her excitement of the postural and psychological benefits of scent work and enrichment before summarising the changes that she wishes to see in the equine industry To find out more on the work of Yasmin Stuart, visit https://www.yasminstuartequinephysio.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, Spotify and Youtube! Keep up-to-date with Ross at htpp://www.rosscooperofficial.co.uk  Keep up-to-date with Amy at https://www.areion.co.uk/

  8. Jun 15

    Unsustainable Living, Sustainable Life

    Are we creating a sustainable life? This week, Amy and Ross explore the topic of sustainability, yet not as you may think. In this episode, the duo explore the detrimental effects for both humans and equines as a result of living an unsustainable life. Drawing on experiences, observation and the leading science, Ross and Amy discuss what they are seeing within their respective professions, from an increase in metabolic issues and impact on behaviour, in the face of a changing and unpredictable world, continuing to explore further the human experience and the changes we can make for a step towards a sustainable life. - 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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Ross Cooper of Rosca Horsemanship and Amy Mitchell of Areion Academy and Strong Foundations Hoof Care are your hosts of The Little Horse, Big Conversation Podcast, bringing you the conversations that need to be heard. Together, Ross and Amy shine a light on the topics they’re most passionate about, expanding honest, often unspoken discussions into engaging, informative, and thought-provoking episodes. Exploring the powerful parallels within the horse–human partnership, they dive into equine welfare, training, and hoof care, alongside personal growth, psychology, and self-development. Alongside their own perspectives, they are joined by a diverse range of guess,  experts and voices from within and beyond the equestrian world—offering fresh insights, challenging perspectives, and real-life experiences that deepen the conversation and broaden understanding. With a blend of expert knowledge, lived experience, and meaningful dialogue, this podcast uncovers the lessons, awareness, and opportunities our horses continually offer; both in horsemanship and in life.

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