The Neil Foster Rider Mindset Podcast
The Neil Foster Rider Mindset Podcast Equestrian Mindset Coaching for Confidence, Focus & Peak Riding Performance Unlock your full potential as a rider with The Neil Foster Rider Mindset Podcast—the go-to podcast for horse riders who want to boost confidence, overcome fear, and develop a winning mindset in the saddle. Hosted by Neil Foster, a leading equestrian mindset coach, this podcast delivers practical, psychology-based mindset training to help you ride with clarity, courage, and control. Whether you’re preparing for a competition or working with your horse at home, each episode equips you with the tools to ride at your best—mentally and physically. What You’ll Learn in Each Episode: How to overcome riding anxiety and fear of failure Strategies to build mental toughness and riding confidence Goal-setting techniques for equestrian success Ways to strengthen the bond between horse and rider Proven mindset tools used by elite equestrian athletes This podcast is ideal for dressage riders, show jumpers, eventers, and passionate amateurs who want to gain a competitive edge and enjoy their riding journey with more belief and less stress. If you’re ready to think like a champion and ride with purpose, subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Podbean, Spotify, or your favourite podcast app. Because when you master your mindset, every ride becomes a success.
Episodes
In this episode of The Neil Foster Rider Mindset Podcast, Neil dives into Micro Mindfulness at The Yard: 60 Second Confidence Boosts, a practical, science-backed approach to building rider confidence in real time.
Discover what mindfulness really is (and what it isn’t), the neuroscience behind how it rewires your brain for calm under pressure, and why even 60 seconds can transform your focus, emotional regulation, and performance i...
Journaling for Clarity – The Rider’s Mental Training Log | The Neil Foster Rider Mindset Podcast
In this long-form episode of The Neil Foster Rider Mindset Podcast, equestrian mindset coach Neil Foster explores how journaling, when used correctly, becomes a powerful mental training tool for riders.
This episode reframes journaling as a Rider Mental Training Log, drawing on sports psychology, NLP, mindfulness, and hypnosis to help r...
In this episode of The Neil Foster Rider Mindset Podcast, Neil explores how morning routines can transform your calm, focus, and confidence as a rider.
You’ll learn why the way you start your day has a direct impact on your nervous system, your mindset in the saddle, and your ability to handle pressure, whether you’re training at home or competing.
Drawing on neuroscience, sports psychology, NLP, hypnosis, CBT, and coaching, Neil i...
The Rider’s Confidence Ladder – Step by Step Growth | Equestrian Mindset Podcast
Do you struggle with riding confidence, nerves, or self-doubt even though you know you can ride? In this episode of The Neil Foster Rider Mindset Podcast, equestrian mindset coach Neil Foster breaks down confidence in a way that actually works for riders.
Confidence isn’t something you either have or don’t have, it’s something you build. In this episod...
The Fear of Falling: Breaking Through the Hidden Barrier | The Neil Foster Rider Mindset Podcast
Fear of falling is one of the biggest confidence blockers riders face, whether you’re a happy hacker, competitive rider, or returning to the saddle after a fall. In this powerful episode of The Neil Foster Rider Mindset Podcast, equestrian mindset coach and hypnotherapist Neil Foster explores why fear of falling develops, how it affects...
Do competition nerves hold you back when it matters most? In this episode of The Neil Foster Rider Mindset Podcast, equestrian mindset coach Neil Foster explores show jitters, why they happen, why they’re so common among riders, and how you can learn to manage competition nerves without forcing confidence or “just thinking positive.”
This support...
The start of a new year often comes with unrealistic expectations, pressure to “be better,” and the familiar “new year, new you” narrative. But what if this year could be different?
In this episode of The Neil Foster Rider Mindset Podcast, equestrian mindset coach Neil Foster explores how riders can move into a new year without added pressure, guilt, or overwhelm. This episode is for riders juggling horses, work, life, weather, con...
Anchor Your Confidence | Music, Touch & Smells That Rewire Your Brain
Confidence in the saddle isn’t something you’re born with, it’s something your brain learns.
In this extended episode of The Neil Foster Rider Mindset Podcast, equestrian mindset coach and hypnotherapist Neil Foster explores how riders can anchor calm, repeatable confidence using powerful yet simple tools: music, touch, and smell.
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Why c...
Unlock the secret tool top riders use every day - visualisation. In this powerful 120-minute episode, Neil Foster takes you step-by-step through how to use mental rehearsal before every ride, not just at competitions, to transform your confidence, consistency, and connection with your horse.
You’ll learn: 🔥 The neuroscience behind why visualisation improves your riding 🔥 How to rehearse calm, confident, effective rides in your mi...
Discover how to build unshakeable riding confidence using the same powerful mindset strategy that transformed the England Netball team under coach Tracy Neville. In this episode of The Neil Foster Rider Mindset Podcast, Neil explores why celebrating small successes isn’t just a feel-good idea, it’s a proven performance tool that boosts confidence, motivation, and resilience in every rider.
Whether you struggle with nerves, perfecti...
In this episode of The Neil Foster Rider Mindset Podcast, Neil explores the rise of a new generation of dressage riders who lead with empathy, softness, emotional intelligence, and true horse-first training.
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What today’s most influential riders are doing differently
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Why this approach is transforming the future of dressage
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How emotional regulation and rider mindset directly impact your horse
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Practical tools...
In this empowering episode of The Neil Foster Rider Mindset Podcast, equestrian mindset coach Neil Foster reveals how your breathing patterns can transform your confidence, calm, and connection with your horse, especially under pressure.
Discover how the autonomic nervous system affects your riding performance, why nasal breathing helps you stay grounded, and learn science-based breathwork techniques you can start using today. Neil...
Is dressage really in crisis, or is it simply calling for a mindset reset?
In this thoughtful 10-minute episode, equestrian mindset coach Neil Foster explores the challenges facing modern dressage, from welfare concerns and falling spectator numbers to rising costs and shifting rider habits. But rather than focusing on the negatives, Neil dives deeper into what the sport truly needs to evolve and thrive: a change in mindset.
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Discover the truth about hypnosis and how it can transform your riding confidence, focus, and performance. In this powerful episode of The Neil Foster Rider Mindset Podcast, equestrian mindset coach Neil Foster explores the science, psychology, and neuroscience behind hypnosis for riders, and busts the biggest myths that keep many equestrians from unlocking their full ...
Every rider faces tough days, setbacks, refusals, fear, frustration, or simply feeling stuck. In this empowering episode of The Neil Foster Rider Mindset Podcast, equestrian mindset coach Neil Foster dives deep into the power of resilience, the emotional strength that helps you stay calm, confident, and motivated through the ups and downs of your riding journey.
You’ll learn how to train your mind just like you train your horse, wi...
In this inspiring episode, equestrian mindset coach Neil Foster explores how our horses quietly teach us the art of patience, perspective, and emotional balance, both in the saddle and in everyday life.
Through heartfelt stories, real-world riding examples, and powerful mindset tools, Neil shares how to stay calm under pressure, rebuild confidence after setbacks, and see challenges as opportunities for growth.
Whether you’re an eve...
Do you ever feel like your confidence, mood, or self-worth depend on how your last ride went? This episode of The NeilFoster Rider Mindset Podcast is here to help you rediscover who you truly are, beyond the saddle.
In “More Than Your Riding: Identity Beyond the Saddle,” Neil explores how to separate your performance from your identity so you can ride, and live with more balance,...
Have you ever thought about giving up riding? This happens to a lot of riders. In this episode of The Neil Foster Rider Mindset Podcast, Neil explores the real reasons riders quit, from burnout, fear, and comparison to unrealistic expectations, and shares practical, proven strategies to help you reignite your passion and stay motivated for the long haul.
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- The psychology of motivation and why it rises and falls
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In this episode of the Neil Foster Rider Mindset Podcast, Neil dives deep into the power of mental stamina for equestrians, and how training your mind is just as important as training your horse.
You’ll learn practical tools and mindset strategies to stay focused, resilient, and confident, whether you’re schooling at home, facing competition nerves, or bouncing back from setbacks. From goal-setting and consistency, to journaling, v...
Are you ready to unlock a new level of confidence and progress in your riding? In this episode of The Neil Foster Rider Mindset Podcast, we dive into the power of curiosity, a mindset tool that helps riders replace self-judgment with self-discovery.
So often, equestrians focus on discipline, courage, and determination, but curiosity is the missing ingredient that transforms mistakes into growth. When you get curious instead of crit...
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