The Little Horse Big Conversation Podcast

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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 :-) -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/