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.
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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 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/
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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 success than comparison to others and time bound expectations!
As always, the discussion heads off on a few entertaining tangents.
We hope you enjoy!
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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 pandemic should be allowed to now be viewed as 'the norm''.
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The Hoof Lady
In this next "get to know your hosts" episode, Ross gives Amy a grilling on all things past, present and future....
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Ross Cooper (Rosca Horsemanship) and Amy Mitchell (Areion Academy and Strong Foundations Hoof Care) lead the way on the Little Horse Big Conversation Podcast featuring the ’conversations that need to be herd’.
Listeners will be able to tune in to the variety of topics Ross and Amy so often talk about, expanding on these conversations to include everything from equestrian subjects and guest features through to personal growth and lifestyle insights; these conversations will provide thought-provoking, informative and entertaining listening each and every month.
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