Rosca Horsemanship

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Super proud to say Midnight and myself feature on the cover of the August edition of Horsemanship Journal magazine!
In this issue we focus on Midnight's re-training and behavioural assesement, broaching the subjects ot bolting, learned helplessness, and PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) in horses; hopefully a very insightful read for you all!
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A little progress update from this morning's session, and an excellent second ride with Welsh Section D, Magic!
It has been a few months since we have had a Magic update, so what have we been up to?
After a great start with Magic earlier in the year, he developed a high level of fearful reactivity around mounting blocks, something that during our weekly sessions we have spent time calmly and confidently building confidence on (notice the zero contact rein in the photo) befor...e progressing his starting and acceptance of a rider
As a result of our training over these past few months, and a common occurrence with many of the horses I work with, there has been an obvious change in the way Magic processes questions and situations; he now feels comfortable to think through, as opposed to react.
The saying goes slowly slowly catch a monkey, but I think steady steady is more fitting.
Progress with any horse is never slow, it is only people who deem progress slow; for the horse they are just trying to find comfort and understanding.
I am very pleased to of been asked to work with this guy, as I am with every horse I come to meet; the outcome for many of them could be very different.
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Did you know that Rosca Horsemanship is also on Instagram?
By using Instagrams scanning option makes it easier to keep up to date than ever before, or just type in @rosscooperofficial on the search bar!

"AHH, all that hillwork is paying off!" 🍑
Rosie admiring herself in my 'The Art Of Hacking' article in the latest edition of Horsemanship Magazine

Thank you to everyone who has posted suggestions of what they would like to see in my future 'How To..' series for Horsemanship Journal Magazine, we've had some excellent responses!
I now have 2/3 article subjects ready to be penned.. do you have an idea of what you would like to see as the third?!
All suggestions welcome! :-D

Great session in the arena with Rosie this afternoon, her ridden training has come on so far over these past few months!
Currently modeling a bespoke Transcend Bitless Bridle and the Total Contact Equine Solutions saddle, both part of her retraining which has seen Rosie find a new level of response and comfort :)
It is good to be back in the saddle after these past few weeks!

Official Transcend Trainer 🌟
I am pleased to announce that Rosca Horsemanship is now a Transcend Bitless Bridle Approved Trainer!
Transcend has three distinct bridles available, in English leather and soon to be synthetic; double bridle, sideque bridle and bespoke; each bridle offers no leverage, simply pound for pound direct cues with instant release.
... As each of you know I am a big activist for pro-bitless, and with this trainers support bitless for equestrians, in bitless bridles which best suit both the horse and the riders.
I am very excited about this collaboration, and feel very humbled to of been approached to become part of this.
Check out more on the Transcend Bitless Bridle: https://www.transcendbitlessbridle.com
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Man it's good to be back in the boots!
I will be making a steady return to sessions and training over the next 7 days, all being well with a return to normal service!
Thank you again to everyone who has bared with me over this past week. All messages are being responded to, and please be aware at present there is a slight delay for new client bookings due to recouping from current illness.
... See you all soon! 🐴
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Hey everyone
Again, I would like to say thank you to all my regulars, and each of you booked in and for bearing with me over this past week.
After further medical advice It is advised to allow a little more time, so sessions and work as normal looks set to resume at the start of next week!
... I will be in touch individually as the week goes on to both rebook sessions, with potential to having a few sessions towards the end of the week.
Thanks for all the well wishes!
Ross x
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Hi everyone
Unfortunately I have to cancel lessons so far this week, and may have to do so for tomorrow due to illness; I will be contacting each of you individually over the period of today, but hoping from Thursday onwards lessons will resume as planned.
Sorry for any inconvenience guys!

Please take in to consideration the condition in which you ask your horse to travel, and the reluctance they may show when asked to load in to a heated trailer.

Lovely set-up for teaching today's Usui Reiki Level 1 workshop!
As a Usui Reiki Master Teacher I will be teaching a series of workshops over the coming months, hosted by Spirit & Soul here in Derbyshire.
If you are interested in attending a future workshop or for private attunements, please get in touch and keep an eye out for future events!
... www.rosscooperofficial.co.uk
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Ropework with the lovely Millie.
Why is there a rope around her middle Inhesr you ask?
Horses can naturally be very reactive to any form of pressure or restriction, not excluding around the barrel area, where naturally they feel most vulnerable.
... Common ways of training to get a horse accepting this is to tighten a girth and allow them to get used to it, however this method is a type of flooding; giving no other option but to deal and settle/cope with the external stimuli.
The rope around the barrel allows me to have play in the tightness so I can respond to how a horse feels accordingly; too uncomfortable or restrictive, I will slack the line, or feeling comfortable, we continue with some exercises.
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Welcome to the Facebook page of Rosca Horsemanship!
Ross Cooper of Rosca Horsemanship provides training and coaching services for both horse and human, employing the principles of Natural Horsemanship; working with the natural behaviour, physiology and psychology of the horse, achieving fantastic results and a willing partnership through effective communication.
A unique, knowledgeable, quiet and empathic approach to training is taken, with each horse and human catered to as... the individual they, adapting methods to suit. Ross's apporach to training is in the absense of conventional and traditional methods; no gimmicks, no gadgets, no force, fear or pain. Just good Horsemanship.
Specialising in Young Horses, Bitless Training and Re-training/Behavioural Problems, Ross is available for training with horses of any age, breed and discipline,offering a range of services including:
- Advancing - Backing/Starting Under Saddle - Behavioural Problems - Bitless Coaching and Training - Clinics/ Demonstrations/ Talks - Desensitising/ Sensitising - Equine Reiki - Farrier Preperation - Foal Handling - Groundwork - Horsemanship Coaching - Intensive Training - Liberty Play - Mounting Issues - Relationship Building - Re-training - Ridden Coaching and Development - Riding with Confidence - Trail Training/ Hacking - Trailer Loading - Softness Training - Young Horses
Based in Derbyshire, UK, Rosca Horsemanship offers freelance training services and lessons at the comfort of your yard or home, UK wide, with sessions available at your discretion; weekly, fortnightly or monthly, throughout the year, with advanced bookings welcome.
Rosca Horsemanship is now available for Clinics and Lessons around the UK and EU. For further information on clinic prices and packages, please get in touch, or visit the 'Clinic' section of the website.
Intensive Training Weeks are now available from March 2018. Please visit the 'Intensive Training' section of the website for more information.
Equine and Pet photography will also be a new and exciting venture, available from early Spring 2018; more information to follow in the coming months!
Further information on training and coaching services, news on clinics, testimonials, rates and more can be found on the newly updated Rosca Horsemanship Facebook page and website.
For questions, enquiries or to make a booking, please get in touch.
I look forward to hearing from you!
WWW.ROSSCOOPEROFFICIAL.CO.UK
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We have not been able to load Magic for the past few years. By using his endless patience and skills over the past few weeks Magic was introduced to the scary horsebox again for the first time today. Within an hour she was loading happily. I am still in shock. Amazing!!!

Very patient, professional and supportive. Would recommend.

Very good attitude to work, always helpful and easy going.... Horses clicked with him straight away and progressed in their work lovely & correctly. Ross has the right attitude and will go very far.

Although our time has come to an end I will continue to recommend Ross to anyone wanting help with there horses & would definitely use him again should I need him again in the future.

Many thanks & all the best Ross �

Ross, really helped with my dominant mare, after only being able to lead her in a chiffney I can now lead her in a normal halter! Would highly recommend!

Ross is a very patient, calm person. A non rushed approach to training and teaching, can't wait to start again this month having had the winter off, highly recommended.

Ross has the ability to tailor training to suit all ages, abilities and of course horses needs. His understanding of training is excellent and will definitely bring on the best of your partnership with your horse. Many thanks Ross, look forward to see you working with us again this next year.

Ross has been working with my horse for the past 3 week and the çhange in her is unbelievable. Even the dentist commented on how chilled she was. Anyone thinking of having Ross out go for it you will not regret it

Ross came to help with my Irish boy and straight away identified some back issues and recommended a fantastic physio. Ross highlighted that my boys problems were physical not behavioural. I'd definitely contact Rosca Horsemanship in the future.

Nice guy who's very helpful and very accommodating when it comes to dates and availability, has a very soft and kind approach to the horses and explains everything he does to enable you to learn and grow from the experiences he provides.

I'm slowly changing, barefoot for 4 years now and just trying to go bitless too and my horses live in a herd and never in solitary they are so more chilled now love what you are doing well done x

I'd recommend Ross to anyone. The techniques he showed us have worked wonders with our little pony. Her behaviour has changed within 4 days of doing what he suggested. It's incredible!!

I would highly recommend Ross to anyone, especially if a bond has been lost between you and your horse. I now have a better understanding with my horse and more importantly we have our bond back which I'm so pleased about. Ross has a calm and quiet approach to situations and was just what we needed.

I really can't reccomend Ross enough. He is such a lovely guy and I clicked with him straight away. He ' read ' my youngster straight away and correctly advised that pain was causing my horse's behavior issues. Thanks Ross I hope we meet up again xx

I needed help with loading my 17hh thoroughbred who’d began to get some bad habits, two hours with Ross and his calm but consistent approach and he loads every time now - can’t be happier! Thoroughly recommend!

I had lost my confidence with my youngster after a few incidences over a really rubbish year - Ross has been working with us both for the past couple of months and things have really turned around! I have found my confidence again and Jazz is really responding to Ross' calm clear and concise instruction Thank You!

Had a lovely training session today..you have opened the book and shown me the page Ross..thank you ��

Had a fabulous few sessions with Ross, Pete (the horse) is responding very well to a different approach he's a somewhat flighty horse, can be difficult under saddle particularly around livestock, very excited to see what he future holds for his progress thankyou Ross

Can't recommend Ross highly enough. We had virtually given up on the idea of taking Echo anywhere in a trailer after a few very stressful loading disasters! Ross managed to load him in 15 minutes without any stress at all. Ross's calm, firm approach worked wonders and we are now looking forward to getting out and about :)

Been having ross for about a year now and he does a fantastic job. Have a full on laugh and a natter too lovely guy. And the horses love him too � brought my youngster on so much and seeing so much improvement week by week. Thanks Ross . Shady farm gang( Alice the goose too!) haha