Ross Cooper - Rosca Horsemanship

Ross Cooper Horsemanship Ross Cooper of Rosca Horsemanship is a British horseman, coach and trainer providing quality horsemanship for both horse and rider.

As an Equine Behaviour Consultant (CHBC), Ross combines practical feel and intuition with behavioural science to promote ethical interaction and mutual communication for a successful partnership.

From foundation to advanced horsemanship, Rosca Horsemanship provides hands-on training to dynamic ridden coaching catering for all disciplines, styles and abilities, specialising in behavioural rehabilitation, bitless training, foundations, western riding and the young horse.

Based in Derbyshire, Ross travels Nationwide for private and group lessons, clinics and workshops, bringing new-age horsemanship, education and a positive approach to owners everywhere.

Find Ross on Facebook at 'Rosca Horsemanship' or visit the website at www.rosscooperofficial.co.uk

Unlocking Equestrian Wisdom: The Horsemanship Journal Library

Strides To Sustainability: Paddock Management

As the global human population has increased through the decades, so has the demand for crops, farming, and food, naturally cultivating the land for one sole purpose. Around 72% of the entire land percentage in the UK is now used for agricultural purposes, and as populations continue to rise, what does that leave for our natural environment?

Unbridled

We cannot avoid every nerve on the horse's face, but we can increase our awareness, be mindful of the bridle we select and its placement, and educate ourselves on the correct fit for enhanced comfort. With no consideration of this, the horses' welfare will indeed be compromised.

How early should we start to handle foals?

Ross Cooper tackles the subject of foal handling, should we handle them early or leave them be?

I have always enjoyed working with foals; it is so very rewarding to be part of their early stages of training. They are a complete canvas, with an innocent yet mischievous quality that can never fail to make you smile. Though being as blank a canvas as a young foal is, it does put a level of responsibility on us as handlers or trainers to do them justice and to do the best by them, for them. Here, I hope I help you to do just that!