The Little Horse Big Conversation Podcast

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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Episodes

The Gastric Pandemic

Thursday Jul 10, 2025

Thursday Jul 10, 2025

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

Sunday Jun 29, 2025

Sunday Jun 29, 2025

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

Thursday Jun 12, 2025

Thursday Jun 12, 2025

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/

Thursday May 29, 2025

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/

Exploring Gender Stereotypes

Thursday May 15, 2025

Thursday May 15, 2025

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/

Managing The Environment

Thursday May 01, 2025

Thursday May 01, 2025


 “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

Thursday Apr 17, 2025

Thursday Apr 17, 2025

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.
 
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The Horses Biggest Advocate

Thursday Apr 03, 2025

Thursday Apr 03, 2025

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 WomanYou 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
 
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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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