Over The Oxer
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.
Episodes
This episode is a must-listen for chocolate lovers. We're exploring how dark chocolate can do more than satisfy a craving—it can enhance cognitive performance, reduce stress and support learning, all backed by research from Loma Linda University. Drawing on findings from a 2018 brainwave study and a 2016 paper published in Appetite, we unpack how 70% cacao dark chocolate increases gamma brainwave activity linked to memory and focu...
Find out why a knowledge of behaviour is crucial to the horse-human relationship and how horses may be wanting a human behaviourist to work on their human!
My guest this week is Debbie Busby, an accredited, registered Clinical Equine Behaviourist, running her successful international consultancy, Evolution Equine Behaviour, since 2006. Debbie supervises university masters students and new behaviourists, and writes and lectures on...
In this episode, we explore the powerful intersection between equestrian mindset and the timeless wisdom of Bruce Lee. Drawing on Lee’s philosophy of mental clarity, adaptability, and inner strength, we reflect on how his teachings can inspire riders to develop focus, presence, and emotional control in the saddle. Whether you're facing nerves before a competition or working through a training block, this episode offers practical to...
🎙️ In this solo episode of Over the Oxer, I’m doing something a little different—sharing my own story. From being a pony-mad preschooler in Warrington to riding across the Kansas prairies, I talk about my lifelong love of horses, the bumps along the way, and how mindset work transformed my confidence in the saddle.
I've also a very exciting announcement: Over the Oxer has been named a finalist in the Equestrian Media category at t...
Sometimes you chat with people for the first time and you just click. That was how I felt when Jenny and I had this fabulous chat. Jenny Pim lives in Co Wexford in Ireland with her husband, dogs and ponies. She's the founder and creator of Equestrian Tai Chi and Tao Riding (pronounced dao, rhymes with take a bow or bough of a tree.) She loves helping humans develop a deeper connection with their horses through developing their inte...
This episode explores predictive coding, a powerful psychological model that explains how the brain generates expectations based on past experiences, emotional states and environmental cues. For equestrians, these predictions can unconsciously influence posture, tension, decision-making, and even horse–rider communication—often reinforcing fear-based or limiting patterns. Learn how this can be turned on its head to help riders re-p...
What's the one thing that if you stopped doing, would improve your stability, effectiveness and confidence in the saddle?
Find out from Ridercise Founder, Clare Gangadeen. As a human soft tissue therapist, avid rider and with over 20 years of experience in the fitness industry, Clare in known for her expertise in helping riders overcome their limitations in mind and body to reach their highest potential in the saddle. Clare, who ...
Well, are those physical aches telling you something about your mind? In certain cases, yes, physical aches and pains reveal something about your mind that we need to pay attention to. Find out which aches and pains are telling us something about our mind and what to do about the pain and the reveal.
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www.ins...In this episode, we explore how hormonal changes during pre-menstruation, perimenopause, and menopause can impact rider confidence. We break down the science behind oestrogen levels, cortisol spikes, adrenal fatigue, blood sugar crashes, and liver function — and how these influence mindset, anxiety, and body regulation in the saddle.
■ Free Download: Hormonal Rider Confidence Cheat Sheet A printable 2-page PDF with insights, diag...
Today's episode warmly welcomes Dr Renee Tucker DVM. Renee has been a holistic equine veterinarian for over 30 years, and is the creator of Tucker BioKinetic Technique -- an energy healing modality anyone can learn. We chat about how Renee learned how to blend her scientific veterinary and chiropractic knowledge with the use of energy for healing, leading her to write her book, Where Does My Horse Hurt? and create the Tucker BioKin...
Feeling a bit meh after a tricky ride or after hearing a comment about your ride that stuck with you? In this episode, we explore how equestrians can use gentle techniques to soothe minor frustrations and come back to balance—on and off the horse. Join me for a simple, guided practice you can do anywhere, designed to calm your body and refocus your mind.
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You're in for a real treat on this episode, as it's packed with tips and tricks from the UK's no. 1 equestrian video coach, Jay Hunt.
Jay is the CEO abd founder of Equine Video Pro. She has over 30 years of TV and video experience and is a horse owner and grass roots eventer. She combines her video skills with her passion for horses to help equestrians shine online.
She specialises in teaching busy equestrians how to use their sm...
What if the secret to fearless riding was hidden in the past?
In this unique episode, we travel through time to uncover the mindset strategies of history’s greatest horsemen—from the fearless Mongol warriors and disciplined Samurai to the legendary Joan of Arc and the grit-driven cowboys of the Wild West.
How did these riders master their fear, sharpen their focus, and build an unbreakable bond with their horses? And more important...
Nadia is a Psychotherapist and Coach, who left a successful corporate career of 28 years, the last decade of which was as a Head of People to focus on supporting individuals mental and emotional wellbeing.
Why? Those incredibly powerful words, stay home, stay safe issued on 23 March 2020 changed the course of her career as employees were needing emotional support as well as practical career guidance. And she felt she wasn't equip...
In today’s episode, we’re tackling a huge topic that every rider faces—pressure. Whether it’s competition nerves, training stress, or just the relentless drive to always be better, it’s easy to get stuck in a cycle of self-imposed expectations.
But what if there was a way to lighten that load? We’re diving into Peter Sage’s powerful mindset framework: to me, by me, through me, and as me. These four stages of consciousness can compl...
On this episode we chat about the remarkable journey of Marcello Costante—a real estate investor, community builder, entrepreneur, and athlete. Marcello shares how his unconventional path from being a metal singer to an 800-metre runner shaped his mindset and transformed his approach to both business and life.
Marcello opens up about why he believes that focusing on goals can sometimes do more harm than good, more than that, it's ...
Why isn't mindset work working for you?
What if you're practising mindset techniques, but they're not working?
What if you hate journalling or can't visualise?
Find out on this episode!
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In this episode, we chat about into the fascinating book Peak Performance: Mental Training Techniques of the World's Greatest Athletes by Charles Garfield. Originally published in 1985, this book explores the mental strategies that helped elite USSR and Eastern Bloc athletes reach the pinnacle of their careers—many of which are very relevant today.
We break down key insights, including:
🏆 The power of mental training vs...
Today I have a story for you. It's about Frank Dick, OBE, who served as the Director of Coaching for the British Athletics Federation, earning recognition as one of the most exceptional sports coaches and mentors worldwide. During his tenure, he played a pivotal role in guiding British Athletics through a highly successful period, working with Olympic champions like Daley Thompson, Steve Ovett, and Sebastian Coe. Frank was directly...
If you know about Anne Gage's work, you'll know that she's a superb riding confidence coach and has many strings to her bow. Listen out for her tips and tricks as we chat about her life with horses and working for over 35 years with riders.
Anne Gage, The Horse Riding Confidence Coach is a specialist in helping mid-life horse riders rein in anxiety, achieve their riding goals, and strengthen their connection with their horses. Wi...
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