Épisodes

  • Listening To The Lift: Hoof Handling
    Oct 23 2025

    In the latest episode 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!

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    1 h et 3 min
  • The Decision To Be Ready
    29 min
  • 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.
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    49 min
  • 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/

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    1 h et 2 min
  • 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!

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    38 min
  • 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''.

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    40 min
  • The Hoof Lady
    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 :-)

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    34 min
  • The Horse Man
    Jun 12 2025

    Would you like to get to know a little more about your host, Ross Cooper?

    Freshly returned from a trip abroad, Ross took to hot seat as Amy was ready with a list of questions, less than 24 hours since being back on British soil!

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    37 min