Episodios

  • In Conversation With.. Kate Lemon & Rina Quinlan: Equines Conservation Conversation
    Nov 18 2025

    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/

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    1 h y 51 m
  • Professional Façade: Keeping It Together Or Keeping It Real
    Nov 6 2025

    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.

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    37 m
  • Listening To The Lift: Hoof Handling
    Oct 23 2025

    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/

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    1 h y 3 m
  • The Decision To Be Ready
    Sep 25 2025
    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/
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    29 m
  • Social License
    Sep 11 2025
    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/
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    49 m
  • A Conversation With... Nia Cooke, Equine Nutritionist
    Aug 28 2025

    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/

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    1 h y 2 m
  • Progression Without Pressure
    Aug 14 2025

    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/

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    38 m
  • The Gastric Pandemic
    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/

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    40 m