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
In this episode of Over the Oxer, I'm talking about something you’re already using - whether you realise it or not.
Anchors.
In NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming), an anchor is the link your brain creates between a stimulus and an emotional state. The sound of the competition bell. Walking into the warm-up arena. Even putting your boots on.
Some anchors build confidence. Some trigger anxiety. And most of them were created accident...
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In this episode of Over the Oxer, we travel (virtually!) to Finland to speak with Sonja and Katja, the founders of Heica Hay Feeders. Finland is at the forefront of equestrian welfare legislation, and my guests provide a fascinating look at how these new regulations are changing the landscape for horse owners.
We dive deep into the philosophy of equine enrichment: moving beyond the idea of "slow feeding" to creating a lifestyle tha...
When things go wrong in the saddle, do you push harder… or shut down?
This week I compare the powerful (and very different) thinking of Alfred Adler and Carl Jung—and how their ideas can transform the way you handle mistakes, pressure, and ambition in riding.
Achievement or healing? Maybe the answer is both.
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Sue Hill is a Havening Techniques® Practitioner, trained in NLP, hypnosis and EFT, and she’s currently in the final stages of becoming a Havening Techniques Practitioner Trainer. She helps clients reduce anxiety, overwhelm and emotional triggers using gentle, effective techniques that calm the nervous system and create lasting change. Sue’s focus is simple: helping people feel better fast, giving them tools they can use for life, a...
In this episode of Over the Oxer, we explore how confidence changes as we get older and why riding can feel different than it did in your twenties. If you’re an older rider or adult horse rider, this episode is packed with insights on how your brain assesses risk, why adult confidence is selective and context dependent, and how trying to “ride like your younger self” can hold you back. Learn practical tips to work with your nervous...
This week, I’m sharing a simple “toe curling” technique to help you reset your nervous system, release tension, and feel calmer—on your horse or anytime you need a quick mental reset. Plus, a little laugh about why some moments are just toe curling!
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On this episode, I’m joined by Maha Khallaf from Saudi Arabia, as she shares her inspiring journey back to horses as an adult rider and starting her own equestrian online shop.
Maha opens up about stepping away from riding for many years, returning to the saddle during a challenging period in her life, and navigating the mindset struggles adult riders know so well — fear of falling, overthinking, trauma and responsibility. She offe...
In this episode of Over the Oxer, Tracey Cole is joined by Louise Tayler, an ADHD business coach who helps business owners, especially women, move from knowing what to do to actually doing it. Louise shares her personal journey of discovering her ADHD later in life and how understanding her neurodivergence transformed her mindset, motivation, and approach to work. They explore the different types of ADHD, the challenges of focus, e...
In this episode, Tracey explores 1930s research by neuroscientist Harold Saxton Burr that suggests we are surrounded by a measurable energy field that guides the body. Learn how your thoughts, emotions and tension could affect your riding and your horse and why understanding this invisible blueprint could change the way you ride (and think) forever.
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In this episode, I’m joined by three outstanding equestrian coaches — each a highly qualified mindset coach and Master NLP Practitioner — for a fascinating conversation at the intersection of horsemanship, psychology and performance.
Dressage specialist Samantha Osborn, a Centre 10 Coach from Somerset, shares her insights into developing mental clarity, confidence and consistency in the arena. Sarah Gowling, BHS-APC and Centre 10 C...
As we come to the very last episode of 2025 (and honestly, where did that year go?), I wanted to slow things down a little and end the year with something genuinely useful. In this episode, I explore why time can feel as though it’s racing away from us and, drawing on psychology and NLP, I share three simple, practical techniques you can use to change your experience of time—without adding another thing to your already full day. Th...
In this week’s episode, I’m thrilled to be joined by rising British flat jockey Georgia Dobie. At just 26, Georgia has carved out an inspiring career in one of the toughest and most competitive corners of horse racing — and she’s still only getting started. From leaving home at 16 to train at the British Racing School, chasing her dreams across the UK and even to Australia, Georgia shares what it’s really like to make it as a profe...
You’ve prepared your mindset in the days leading up to a ride, and you’ve set yourself up for calm before mounting… but what happens once you’re actually in the saddle? In this final episode of the series, Tracey Cole reveals simple, practical strategies for those first crucial moments of your ride. From choosing a powerful anchor word to a quick body and mind check-in, and even reframing mistakes with curiosity and a smile, these ...
What if the way you prepare your mind in the minutes before you ride could transform the entire experience in the saddle? In this episode, Tracey Cole shares simple but powerful mindset techniques you can use on the day of your ride — even while you’re tacking up. Discover how strategic breathing, grounding methods, and mental rehearsal can shift you from anxious or overthinking into calm, connected, and confident. If you’ve ever w...
Ready to transform your riding mindset? In this episode, Tracey Cole explores simple yet powerful strategies you can start using days — or even just 24 hours — before you ride to feel more confident, focused, and in control in the saddle. From quick visualisations and mindful language to creating pre-ride routines and letting go of perfection, these practical tips help build your mental fitness and set you up for success. Whether y...
In this uplifting and insightful episode, Tracey is joined by Jackie McCormick, a remarkable woman whose 35-year journey supporting adults and families living with autism has been nothing short of transformative.
Jackie brings her deep compassion and experience as both a solution-focused therapist and hypnotherapist, alongside her work as a Centre 10 coach helping riders and horse owners achieve balance, confidence, and clarity.
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On this episode of Over the Oxer Podcast, I dive into the endless loop of worry, anxiety, and chaotic thinking that can follow riders both in the saddle and in everyday life.
I'll explain why your mind might unconsciously prefer familiar patterns of stress over calm — and how this learned “worry equals safety” mindset can affect your nervous system, your riding, and your horse.
You’ll learn:
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Why your brain prioritises familia...
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10th Nov 7:30pm
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Today I'm chatting with Stella James, creator of the Horses Holistic Hub. Stella has been an equine professional for over 40 years, and for 25 years an NLP Master Practitioner and Advanced Huna Practitioner. She's passionate about horses and personal development - but that is only scratching the surface of her talents.
Stella is qualified in yoga, Equine Facilitated Mentoring, Time Line Therapy®, the ancient Hawaiian practice of...
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