Over The Oxer

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All equestrians want to harness mindset know-how and learn the ease of successful riding. On this podcast, I’m demystifying the mind, delving into the best of mindset and debunking myths for equestrians and horse owners. Mindset is the key to solving a host of problems that manifest when we ride, including riding anxiety, self-doubt, limiting belief, imposter syndrome, overwhelm or perfectionism. As an accredited Trainer and Master Coach of NLP and Hypnotherapy, I’ll lead you through the solutions that work for me and my clients.

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    Chatting with Therapist Kristi Seymour: The Mindset Tool in Your Pocket

    This week on Over the Oxer, I’m joined by the brilliant Kristi Seymour. Kristi is a licensed clinical therapist with over 20 years’ experience, a lifelong equestrian (five decades in the saddle and counting!) and the founder of EquiMind. Kristi joined me from Alaska at a rather eye-watering 5:00 AM to dig into the science of why our performance often "breaks" under pressure. As a Master Trainer of NLP, I found it fascinating to look at the "in-the-moment" physiology of riding. We discuss what to do in that moment when the adrenaline hits and how we can use our own nervous system to send clearer, calmer signals to our horses.   Kristi Seymour is a clinical therapist, author, and equestrian performance coach. She created EquiMind to give riders practical, "in-the-pocket" tools to manage anxiety and find their flow. Whether you’re a hack-out enthusiast or a professional with a string of five horses, Kristi’s approach is about making the time we spend in the saddle more joyful and effective. Enjoyed this? Please do subscribe and leave a review on Listen Notes or your chosen podcast platform—it really helps other riders find the show. Free (Limited Number) Access to EquiMind LAN64A6MKETX Connect with Kristi: Websites: equimind.net | theequestrianmind.com The App: Search for EquiMind on the Apple App Store (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/equimind/id6758806772) or Google Play. Socials: Find her on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/prinz7575/) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/kristi.seymour). Connect with Tracey:  Info@traceycolenlp.com www.traceycolenlp.com   👉Let's be social! www.facebook.com/traceycolenlp.com www.instagram.com/traceycolenlp.com   🧠Next NLP Practitioner and NLP Coach Training: Starts 18thMay. Every Monday 1:30-5pm UK time. No prior learning needed. Recordings made available. NLP only for Practitioner and 5 certifications for the NLP Coach (all internationally recognised, accredited and certified by professsional boards) https://traceycolenlp.com/product/empowered-equestrian-coach/   🎓 NLP Trainers Training: 1:1 Start any time. Pre-requisite: Master NLP Practitioner https://traceycolenlp.com/nlp-trainers-training-curious-to-know-more/   📕 Confident Rider Mindse

    34 min

  2. 28 APR

    When When Quiet Isn’t Calm: Understanding Hidden Emotions in You and Your Horse

    There are certain phrases that stay with us, aren’t there? The ones we heard as children, sometimes said in jest, sometimes in frustration, that quietly shape how we deal with our emotions long after the moment has passed. In this episode of Over the Oxer, I share a couple that stayed with me growing up, including one involving the M6 motorway 🙈, and how those seemingly throwaway comments can teach us to either brush things off or keep everything bottled up. Not everyone processes emotion in the same way. Some of us let things pass straight through. Others learn, often without realising, to hold it all in, to stay quiet, to stay “good”, to not make a fuss. Over time, that can build into something much bigger beneath the surface. If you have ever wondered why a calm, steady horse suddenly starts to spook, nap or react in ways you did not expect, we explore that too. What if that shift is not something going wrong, but something finally going right? What if it is a sign of trust? This episode gently connects the dots between our own emotional habits and what we see in our horses, especially those “quiet” types who may simply not have felt safe enough to express themselves before. Inside this episode: How early messages can shape emotional patterns Why bottling things up does not make them disappear The parallels between human and horse behaviour Simple, kind ways to release and process emotions How Timeline Therapy® can help untangle emotions stored over time If you have ever felt like you should not feel something, or found yourself holding it all together on the outside, this conversation will resonate. If you enjoy Over the Oxer, I would be so grateful if you could follow, rate and leave a short review on Listen Notes or your favourite podcast platform. It really helps other riders find the show and means I can keep creating episodes to support you. Take a moment for yourself, have a listen, and remember you do not have to hold it all in. 💛   👉 Contact me  Info@traceycolenlp.com www.traceycolenlp.com   👉Let's be social! www.facebook.com/traceycolenlp.com www.instagram.com/traceycolenlp.com   🧠Next NLP Practitioner and NLP Coach Training: Starts 18thMay. Every Monday 1:30-5pm UK time. No prior learning needed. Recordings made available. NLP only for Practitioner and 5 certifications for the NLP Coach (all internationally recognised, accredited and certified by professsional boards) https://traceycolenlp.com/product/empowered-equestrian-coach/   🎓 NLP Trainers Training: 1:1 Start any time. Pre-requisite: Master NLP Practitioner https://traceycolenlp.com/nlp-trainers-training-curious-to-know-more/   📕 Confident Rider Mindset Book/ Audiobook: https://tinyurl.com/ypjunref

    8 min

  3. 21 APR

    Is it a problem, but only part-time?

    Have you ever felt like two different people at once? One part of you desperately wants to do X (gallop, jump or compete), while the other part is screaming for you to do Y (stay safe on the ground)? You aren't "losing your nerve", you’re experiencing an internal conflict. And they're all too common. In this episode of Over the Oxer, Equestrian NLP expert Tracey Cole dives into the concept of "Parts." Discover why your brain creates parts and why fighting your fear only makes it stronger. Tracey shares a powerful, hands-on NLP exercise to help you integrate these conflicting parts, turning your mental tug-of-war into a unified, confident partnership with your horse. In this 10-minute episode, you’ll learn: The "Positive Intent" of 'Negative' Parts: Why it is actually trying to help you (and how to negotiate with it). The Achiever vs. The Protector: Identifying the two "Parts" that dominate your equestrian mindset. The Visual Squash Exercise: A step-by-step NLP technique to stop the internal argument and find your focus. Congruent Riding: How becoming a "unified rider" clarifies your aids and helps your horse feel more secure.   👉 Contact me  Info@traceycolenlp.com www.traceycolenlp.com   👉Let's be social! www.facebook.com/traceycolenlp.com www.instagram.com/traceycolenlp.com   🧠Next NLP Practitioner and NLP Coach Training: Starts 18thMay. Every Monday 1:30-5pm UK time. No prior learning needed. Recordings made available. NLP only for Practitioner and 5 certifications for the NLP Coach (all internationally recognised, accredited and certified by professsional boards) https://traceycolenlp.com/product/empowered-equestrian-coach/   🎓 NLP Trainers Training: 1:1 Start any time. Pre-requisite: Master NLP Practitioner https://traceycolenlp.com/nlp-trainers-training-curious-to-know-more/   📕 Confident Rider Mindset Book/ Audiobook: https://tinyurl.com/ypjunref

    14 min

  4. 14 APR

    What's your rider mindset age?

    Have you ever felt like you’ve lost your "nerve," or that you can't ride like your younger self any more?   In this episode, we tackle the "invisible hurdle"—the self-talk that dictates our physical limits in the saddle. We look into a fascinating 1979 Harvard study where a group of men physically "de-aged" simply by changing their mental environment. If you’ve been telling yourself the "old man programme," it’s time for a software update. Learn how to communicate with your cells, reclaim your bravery, and prove that your best riding years aren't behind you—they’re right now.   👉 Contact me  Info@traceycolenlp.com www.traceycolenlp.com   👉Let's be social! www.facebook.com/traceycolenlp.com www.instagram.com/traceycolenlp.com   🧠Next NLP Practitioner and NLP Coach Training: Starts 18thMay. Every Monday 1:30-5pm UK time. No prior learning needed. Recordings made available. NLP only for Practitioner and 5 certifications for the NLP Coach (all internationally recognised, accredited and certified by professsional boards) https://traceycolenlp.com/product/empowered-equestrian-coach/   🎓 NLP Trainers Training: 1:1 Start any time. Pre-requisite: Master NLP Practitioner https://traceycolenlp.com/nlp-trainers-training-curious-to-know-more/   📕 Confident Rider Mindset Book/ Audiobook: https://tinyurl.com/ypjunref

    11 min

  5. 7 APR

    Understanding Horse Behaviour and Rider Mindset with Nadia Hernandez: Build Confidence and Partnership

    Episode 187 of Over The Oxer sees Tracey Cole in conversation with equine behaviour expert Nadia Hernandez, exploring the powerful link between horse behaviour and rider mindset. Blending human psychology with equine science, Nadia explains why horses mirror our emotions, how prey animal instincts drive reactions like spooking and bolting, and what riders often misunderstand about their horse’s behaviour. Packed with practical insight, this episode shares simple but effective tools to improve confidence, regulate your nervous system and create a calmer, safer partnership with your horse through breathing, present moment awareness and gratitude. You’ll also learn how to rebuild trust after setbacks, manage fear and “what if” thinking, and develop a stronger, more balanced horse and rider partnership. Perfect for anyone interested in equestrian mindset, horse behaviour, confidence in the saddle and improving performance through better connection.   Connect with Nadia: Instagram (English): https://www.instagram.com/nadia_hernandez.p Facebook (English): https://www.facebook.com/nadiahernandezp LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadia-hernandez   Contact me  Info@traceycolenlp.com www.traceycolenlp.com   Watch on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@traceycolenlp2086   Let's be social! www.facebook.com/traceycolenlp.com www.instagram.com/traceycolenlp.com     Next NLP Practitioner and NLP Coach Training:   Starts 18th May. Every Monday 1:30-5pm UK time. No prior learning needed. Recordings made available. NLP only for Practitioner and 5 certifications for the NLP Coach (all internationally recognised, accredited and certified by professsional boards) https://traceycolenlp.com/product/empowered-equestrian-coach/   Next NLP Master Practitioner Training:   NLP Only. Starts 15th April. Every Wednesday 1:30-5pm. Recordings made available. NLP Practitioner or Coach as pre-requisite. https://traceycolenlp.com/product/nlp-master-practitioner-coach/   NLP Trainers Training:   1:1 Start any time. Pre-requisite: Master NLP Practitioner https://traceycolenlp.com/nlp-trainers-training-curious-to-know-more/   Confident Rider Mindset Book/ Audiobook:   https://tinyurl.com/ypjunref Buy me a cup of tea! Some kind people have suggested that my podcast is helping them with their riding and asked how they can help to defray the costs of making the podcast, (mostly editing software etc.). Many, many thanks, you can buy me a cup of tea here: www.buymeacoffee.com/?via=Ny2j49lgXB     👉 Contact me  Info@traceycolenlp.com www.traceycolenlp.com   👉Let's be social! www.facebook.com/traceycolenlp.com www.instagram.com/traceycolenlp.com   🧠Next NLP Practitioner and NLP Coach Training: Starts 18thMay. Every Monday 1:30-5pm UK time. No prior learning needed. Recordings made available. NLP only for Practitioner and 5 certifications for the NLP Coach (all internationally recognised, accredited and certified by professsional boards) https://traceycolenlp.com/product/empowered-equestrian-coach/   🎓 NLP Trainers Training: 1:1 Start any time. Pre-requisite: Master NLP Practitioner https://traceycolenlp.com/nlp-trainers-training-curious-to-know-more/   📕 Confident Rider Mindset Book/ Audiobook: https://tinyurl.com/ypjunref

    32 min

  6. 31 MAR

    Chatting with Alex Fleming: Training Your Brain for Confidence

    This week on Over The Oxer, I’m joined by the wonderful Alex Fleming, someone I’ve known and admired for several years now. Alex helps horse riders train their brains for confidence, trust and enjoyment in the saddle, and in this conversation we go deep into the real psychology behind confidence, mindset and performance with horses. Alex shares her journey into the horse world, from starting at a riding school with no horsey background, to working in racing, becoming an instructor and eventually moving into psychology, NLP and hypnotherapy after experiencing a profound loss that shook her own confidence and identity as a rider. This is a powerful and honest conversation about confidence, nervous systems, kindness towards ourselves, and why mindset work is not a luxury in riding – it’s essential.   👉 Contact Alex  www.coaching4confidence.co.uk  https://www.facebook.com/alex.fleming.9803/  https://www.instagram.com/coaching_for_confidence    👉Join Alex's Free 5-Day Challenge (starts 13th April 2026) - https://coaching4confidence.co.uk/challenge/   👉Get Alex's Free Nervous System Reset  https://coaching4confidence.co.uk/nervous-system-reset/   👉 Contact me  Info@traceycolenlp.com www.traceycolenlp.com   👉Let's be social! www.facebook.com/traceycolenlp.com www.instagram.com/traceycolenlp.com   🧠Next NLP Practitioner and NLP Coach Training: Starts 18th May. Every Monday 1:30-5pm UK time. No prior learning needed. Recordings made available. NLP only for Practitioner and 5 certifications for the NLP Coach (all internationally recognised, accredited and certified by professsional boards) https://traceycolenlp.com/product/empowered-equestrian-coach/   🎓 NLP Trainers Training: 1:1 Start any time. Pre-requisite: Master NLP Practitioner https://traceycolenlp.com/nlp-trainers-training-curious-to-know-more/   📕 Confident Rider Mindset Book/ Audiobook: https://tinyurl.com/ypjunref

    34 min

  7. 24 MAR

    Squeeze the Day: A brain hack for learning dressage tests and jumping courses

    Have you ever entered the arena and suddenly forgotten your "C" from your "E"? Or couldn't remember whether your next jump was the red oxer or the yellow double? In this quirky episode of Over the Oxer Equestrian Mindset Podcast, we dive into a fascinating "brain hack" involving nothing more than your own two hands. We explore the 2013 research by Ruth Propper on hemispheric encoding and retrieval—specifically, how squeezing your fists in a certain order might actually prime your brain to memorise courses and tests more effectively. Whether you're a show jumper or a dressage rider, this "Memory Sandwich" technique might be the missing piece in your mental performance toolkit.   👉 Contact me  Info@traceycolenlp.com www.traceycolenlp.com   👉Let's be social! www.facebook.com/traceycolenlp.com www.instagram.com/traceycolenlp.com   🧠Next NLP Practitioner and NLP Coach Training: Starts 18t hMay. Every Monday 1:30-5pm UK time. You can also learn form the recodings. No prior learning needed.  NLP only for Practitioner and 5 certifications for the NLP Coach (all internationally recognised, accredited and certified by professsional boards) https://traceycolenlp.com/product/empowered-equestrian-coach/   🎓 NLP Trainers Training: 1:1 Start any time. Pre-requisite: Master NLP Practitioner https://traceycolenlp.com/nlp-trainers-training-curious-to-know-more/   📕 Confident Rider Mindset Book/ Audiobook: https://tinyurl.com/ypjunref

    10 min

  8. 17 MAR

    With Louise Einchcomb | Rider Mindset, Self-Compassion & Equestrian Culture

    In this episode, I'm speaking with Louise Einchcomb, equestrian mindset coach and founder of Rider Mentality. Louise combines psychology, applied coaching and real-world equestrian experience to help riders, coaches and professionals build confidence, regulate their nervous systems and create healthier partnerships with horses. We explore how rider mindset impacts performance — and how improving human wellbeing directly influences horse welfare. In This Episode You’ll Hear About: Louise’s journey from horse-mad child to equestrian professional Her experience working across the industry — including yard management and therapeutic riding environments Why Rider Mentality was created during lockdown How anxiety and life stress show up in riding The power of self-compassion for equestrians Why self-compassion strengthens accountability rather than removes it Culture, hierarchy and tradition within the equestrian industry Social licence, welfare standards and positive change Why asking “why?” can transform practice and improve horse welfare Insights from the early stages of Louise’s upcoming book exploring psychology and welfare   Contact/Follow Louise Rider Mentality Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rider_mentality/?hl=en-gb Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RiderMentality/ Course Platform: https://ridermentality.vipmembervault.com/?action=login Self Compassion Course: https://ridermentality.vipmembervault.com/products/courses/view/1175675 (Discounted to £8 with the code COMPASSION2) Equine Distant Learning https://www.equinedistancelearning.com/ https://www.facebook.com/equinedistancelearning https://www.instagram.com/equinedistancelearning/   Contact Tracey Info@traceycolenlp.com www.traceycolenlp.com   Watch on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@traceycolenlp2086   Let's be social! www.facebook.com/traceycolenlp.com www.instagram.com/traceycolenlp.com   👉Mental Anchoring Workshop 19th March 2026 10am-1pm UK time. For equestrians and coaches. https://traceycolenlp.com/product/mental-anchors-for-riding-performance/

    34 min
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All equestrians want to harness mindset know-how and learn the ease of successful riding. On this podcast, I’m demystifying the mind, delving into the best of mindset and debunking myths for equestrians and horse owners. Mindset is the key to solving a host of problems that manifest when we ride, including riding anxiety, self-doubt, limiting belief, imposter syndrome, overwhelm or perfectionism. As an accredited Trainer and Master Coach of NLP and Hypnotherapy, I’ll lead you through the solutions that work for me and my clients.

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  • Creator
    infoz37
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
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    Over The Oxer

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