The Little Horse Big Conversation Podcast
Ross Cooper and Amy Mitchell
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About This Podcast
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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Recent Episodes
In Conversation With.. Rose Waldrup, Waldrup Somatic Method
This week Amy and Ross are talking canine, equine and the nervous system and are excited to be joined by Rose Waldrup of the Waldrup Somatic Method for canines. Founder of the Waldrup Somatic…
The R'h'idden Agenda
Is there a hidden agenda behind our ridden decisions? With the potential to be one of the most controversial topics of recent episodes, Amy and Ross explore the ethics of intervention within our…
In Conversation With.. Lindsey Field, The Study Of The Equine Hoof
Celebrating our 1 year anniversary of the Little Horse Big Conversation Podcast, we are joined by equine researcher and hoof dissection specialist, Lindsey Field from The Study Of The Equine…
The Dopamine Hijack
Could dopamine be hijacking your mind? In this weeks episode, Amy and Ross discuss one of the most well-known neurotransmitters and it's relationship in shaping behaviour; dopamine. The duo discuss…
In Conversation With.. Dr Susan D. Fay
During this weeks episode, Ross and Amy are excited to be joined by life-long horsewoman, research scientist and best-selling author of the book ‘Sacred Spaces, Dr Susan D Fay. This wholesome…
Methods & Modalities
Within the horse world, whether we are horse owners, trainers, hoof-care professionals or bodyworkers, we are taught how to do things — the “right” techniques, the trusted methods, the proven…
In Conversation With.. Mark Rashid & Crissi Mcdonald
This week Ross and Amy are joined by world renowned horseman and best-selling authors, Mark Rashid and Crissi McDonald. Mark Rashid is an internationally known clinician and bestselling author…
Navigating Grief
In Western culture, death, grief and loss are topics that are often left undiscussed due to cultural norms and the strong emotional ties they evoke in us, yet difficult conversations are often the…
The Presence Of Love
What can change when you are in the presence of love? In this wholesome conversation, Amy and Ross explore the concept of love; not the emotion as we perceive it, but love as regard, love as a…
2025: A Year In Reflection
As the year draws to a close and we stand on the doorstep of a New Year, Amy and Ross reflect on what a year 2025 has been, personally and professionally, from the memorable moments and highlights…
In Conversation With.. Liza Kimble, Equine Fascia & Trauma Release (EFTR)
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…
Changes and Trajectories
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…
In Conversation With.. Kate Lemon & Rina Quinlan: Equines Conservation Conversation
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…
Professional Façade: Keeping It Together Or Keeping It Real
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…
Listening To The Lift: Hoof Handling
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…
The Decision To Be Ready
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…
Social License
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…
A Conversation With... Nia Cooke, Equine Nutritionist
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…
Progression Without Pressure
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…
The Gastric Pandemic
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…
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The Little Horse Big Conversation Podcast has published 27 episodes since April 2025, covering topics in Education, Hobbies.
The Little Horse Big Conversation Podcast is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 1h 3m.
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