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This week Amy and Ross were excited to sit down with the lovely Lauren Johnson, the founder of Graveney Equine, one of the world’s earliest track livery yards and an award-winning equine facility in Kent.   Lauren joins us and walks us through her journey and experiences that led her to the creation of Graveney Equine, and alongside the multitude of benefits of track systems and species-specific management, the conversation expands to a larger discussion of rethinking track system design from the horses perspective and moving beyond the basics of welfare.   Opening up some of the bigger questions that may challenge established thought processes, this conversation explores how we can do better for equine welfare, management and training, not just with the evidence we have, but the requirements from us, the humility to do so and curiosity to seek it.     To find out more about Lauren's work, educational resources and Graveney Equine Track System, visit the website at https://www.graveneyequine.co.uk or https://www.horsetracksystem.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, 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/

We ask our horses to carry different kinds of weight, from the saddle to the rider, yet is your horse also carrying the weight of your expectations? Expectations can weight heavy on our horses just as they can on ourselves. This week, Amy and Ross explore expectations, where they originate, how you can liberate and just how deeply this somewhat overlooked aspect of the human psyche can have on the relationship between you and your horse.   - 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/

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/

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. 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. - 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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

Joining Amy and Ross this week is author, journalist, classical horse trainer and founder of the Horse Boy Method, Rupert Isaacson. Born in London to Southern African parents with an expansive ancestral lineage, Rupert Isaacson is the best-selling author of ‘The Horse Boy’, ‘The Long Ride Home’ and founder of The Horse Boy Method, a science based intervention for Autism and ADHD that improves academic, behavioural and social goals through equine assisted methods focused on re-patterning the brain and calming the nervous system, combining movement and nature with horses. In a warm and genuine conversation, Rupert talks about his early-life experiences as a journalist and ancestral connections that paved the way to his experiences in shamanism from a young age, from the shape-shifting Bushman of Southern Africa to the the Shamans of Mongolia. Most famously told in his novel 'The Horse Boy' of Rupert's journey to the Sharmans of the steppe to heal his son, Rowan, we talk about how this experience changed his work with horses, how classical training has become pivotal to his equine-assisted programmes, and of course, how the awareness of autism has changed since Rowan began that journey. To find out more on the work of Rupert Isaacson, visit https://rupertisaacson.com/, http:www/ntls.co and www.longridehome.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/

During the latest episode, your co-hosting duo bring the focus to the wide-reaching subject of equine pain, condensing this subject in to an informative and thought provoking conversation on the subject of pain. Together, Ross and Amy discuss some of the science behind what pain is, some of the physical and postural presentations you might see alongside the challenges faced as an equine professional and the broader considerations of the ethics involved. - 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/

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 Method, a pioneering, nervous system based approach to working with dogs that shifts the focus from behaviour to regulation, the work of Rose Waldrup bridges somatic theory, neuroscience and the human-canine relationship to help dogs move from survival to safety and connection. During this episode they explore how behaviour can be misunderstood and is a reflection of the nervous system, the difference between training and regulation, how dogs mirror the nervous system of humans states and what this means for connection and the role of safety, consent and co-regulation in healing. The exploration and contrasts between the human, canine and equine nervous system that are explored in this episode are a sure-fire eye opener, whether your interest is humans, canine or equine. Rose regularly works with rescue dogs, high-arousal and shutdown cases, collaborating with shelters and organisations across the United States where she is based. To find out more on the Waldrup Somatic Method including free resources and courses visit www.waldrupsomaticmethod.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 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/

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 horses pathology and the motivation behind these decisions; where does the line sit on improving our horses quality of life for them or extending their working life for rider benefit? Ross and Amy get straight into the meat and grey areas with this weeks episode, not to be missed! - 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/

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 Hoof.   Lindsey shares with us what first began her interest in the hoof dissections, her findings throughout the years and discusses contributing factors to care and management of the healthy hoof. To find out more on the work of Lindsey Field visit https://hoofstudies.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 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/