The Neil Foster Rider Mindset Podcast

Episode 8 – The Power of Language: How to Speak to Yourself Like a Champion | Inside the Rider’s Mind Series

What you say to yourself in the saddle matters more than you think. In this episode of the Neil Foster Rider Mindset Podcast, Rider Peak Performance Mindset Coach Neil Foster explores how self-talk shapes your confidence, body language, and results in the arena.

Discover the neuroscience behind how words affect your brain an...

Building Resilience: When Things Don’t Go to Plan – Inside the Rider’s Mind with Neil Foster

In this empowering episode, equestrian mindset coach Neil Foster reveals how riders can develop mental toughness, overcome fear, and bounce back stronger after injury, loss of confidence, competition nerves, or show-day pressure. Discover the 3 C’s of Resilience - Control, Challenge, Commitment, and learn how to apply them in your riding li...

Visualisation: Seeing the Round Before You Ride It | Neil Foster Rider Mindset Podcast

Struggle with nerves in the arena? Wish you could ride your course with more confidence and clarity?

In this powerful episode, equestrian mindset coach Neil Foster breaks down the art and science of visualisation for riders, how to mentally rehearse your round before you ever enter the arena. Discover the neuroscience behind why visualisation wor...

🎧 Episode 5 – Focus Like a Pro: Train Your Mind Like You Train Your Horse

What if your ability to focus, not just your horse’s talent, is the missing link to peak performance in the arena?

In this powerful episode, equestrian mindset coach Neil Foster unpacks one of the most overlooked mental skills in equestrian sport: focus. Whether you're competing at regionals or riding for pleasure, how you think directly impacts how you ride...

In this powerful episode of Inside the Riders Minds Series, equestrian mindset coach Neil Foster helps you silence the self-doubt that’s sabotaging your progress in the saddle. Discover where your inner critic comes from, how it affects your confidence, and learn Neil’s proven Awareness–Disrupt–Replace method to rewire your thinking and build true mental strength.

You'll also learn how to create your own empowering internal script,...

🎧 Episode 3 – You Are Not Your Last Round: Breaking the Performance Identity Trap The Neil Foster Rider Mindset Podcast – Inside the Rider’s Mind Hosted by Neil Foster | Equestrian Mindset Coach

Are you tying your self-worth to your results in the arena? In this powerful episode, Neil Foster dives deep into the mindset trap that holds so many competition riders back, the belief that you are your last round.

Discover how to break f...

Episode 2: Managing Nerves – How to Ride Confident When It Counts

Do show day nerves sabotage your performance in the saddle? In this powerful episode of The Neil Foster Rider Mindset Podcast, mindset coach Neil Foster unpacks why nerves happen, how your brain and body react under pressure, and what you can do to stay calm, clear, and confident in the ring.

Learn how to:

• Understand your Autonomic Nervous System (fight/flight ...

🎙 Episode 1: Why Mindset Is the Missing Link in Your Riding Success

Welcome to the first episode of Inside the Rider’s Mind, a brand-new solo series from The Neil Foster Rider Mindset Podcast.

If you’re an eventer, dressage rider, or show jumper striving for consistent results but struggling with nerves, self-doubt, or post-ride frustration, this episode is your starting point.

In this foundational episode, mindset coach Neil Fost...

Get ready for Inside the Rider’s Mind, a powerful new 10-part series from The Neil Foster Rider Mindset Podcast, launching this Wednesday!

If you're a competitive equestrian looking to ride with more confidence, consistency, and focus under pressure, this is the mindset series you've been waiting for.

In this short teaser episode, Neil shares what to ex...

🎧 Bonus: The Mental Muscle Behind the Mountains -What Harry Meade Teaches Us About Mindset

Why do some riders thrive under pressure, while others crumble, even after doing the physical prep?

In this episode, equestrian mindset coach Neil Foster unpacks the deeper lesson behind Harry Meade’s legendary hill-based training program. While the world praises Meade’s innovative fitness strategy, Neil reveals the real takeaway: the high-p...

Episode Title: Are We in Too Much of a Rush to Get Results? Host: Neil Foster, Equestrian Mindset Coach Duration: ~10 minutes

In this episode, Neil Foster dives into a question that many riders are quietly asking, but not always saying out loud:

Are we in too much of a rush to get results in our riding?

With growing pressure from social media, competition calendars, and person...

🎙️ Bonus Episode: Mindset Masterclass – Piggy March at Luhmühlen

In this bonus episode, Neil dives into Piggy March’s reflections from Luhmühlen and uncovers a true masterclass in elite rider mindset.

Despite delivering a brilliant performance with her horse Halo across all three phases, Piggy finished 18th, a tough reminder that results and performance don’t always match.

What you'll learn:

• How to separate self-worth fro...

Ready to ride into your next round with clarity and confidence?

Don’t miss the latest episode of The Neil Foster Rider Mindset Podcast: “3 Mindset Shifts to Ride the First Fence with Focus.” In this week's episode, I dive deep into one of the most common (and frustrating) challenges riders face, freezing up before the first jump and I give you clear, practical tools to shift your mindset from panic to presence. Whether you're a sea...

Struggling with nerves in the saddle or losing confidence under pressure? This happens to many riders, and there’s a better way forward. 🎧 In Episode 13 of the Neil Foster Rider Mindset Podcast, we bust the biggest myths riders believe about confidence and show you how to start building it from the inside out. Plus, grab your FREE Ride With Confidence Hypnosis Recording - a powerful 10-minute audio designed to calm your nerves and...

If you’ve ever found yourself feeling anxious before a ride, struggling to connect with your horse, or just wishing you felt more calm and confident in the saddle this episode of The Neil Foster Rider Mindset Podcast is for you. In “Pre-Ride Mental Warm-Up – The Missing Piece in Your Riding Routine,” we dive into the neuroscience of emotional regulation, how your mindset directly impacts your horse, and why breathwork might just be...

🎧 Struggling with self-doubt in the saddle? You're not alone—and you're not stuck.

In this powerful episode of The Neil Foster Rider Mindset Podcast, equestrian mindset coach Neil Foster dives deep into “Silencing Your Inner Critic – How to Replace Self-Doubt with Self-Belief.” Whether you’ve lost confidence after a tough round, second-guess yourself before every jump, or just feel like you're not good enough, this episode is your...

Feeling like a fraud in the saddle? You’re not alone, and you don’t have to stay stuck in that mindset. In this powerful episode of The Neil Foster Rider Mindset Podcast, “Riding Through Doubt: Tackling Imposter Syndrome in the Saddle,” Neil dives deep into the silent struggle so many riders face but rarely talk about. With relatable stories, science-backed insights, and practical mindset tools, Neil helps riders recognise imposter...

This week’s episode of The Neil Foster Rider Mindset Podcast takes you inside the mindset behind one of the most high-stakes events in the sport  - the 2025 Badminton Horse Trials cross-country day. From pre-ride mental routines to handling score changes under pressure, host Neil Foster breaks down the habits, thoughts, and emotional control that helped riders like Oliver Townend and Ros Canter deliver world-class performances. Whe...

If you’ve ever faced a tough day in the saddle and wondered how to mentally bounce back stronger, this episode of The Neil Foster Rider Mindset Podcast is for you. In “Bouncing Back from Basel: Kevin Staut, Stoicism, and the Science of Self-Belief,” Neil unpacks a powerful mindset shift inspired by Olympic show jumper Kevin Staut—one that can help you ride with more clarity, confidence, and calm. You’ll learn practical tools like t...