A little agility

MEET THE TRAINER

ROSS COOPER of Rosca Horsemanship is an international horse agility accredited trainer (IHAAT). He is based in Derbyshire but travels nationwide for lessons, workshops and clinics. Visit rosscooperofficial.co.uk.

THE PAST 12 MONTHS have seen enormous changes for all of us. We have had to adapt to changes in routine, structure and socialisation, while maintaining that all important emotional and physical wellness in ways we never thought we would ever need to. With the cancellation of many equestrian events and local shows, it has left us to become that little more creative in how we spend time outdoors with our horses.

Horse agility is a great solution (see box, p40). I use a ‘triple L’ framework to break down the phases involved: line, lead and loose.