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
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...
Episode Description In this episode of The Neil Foster Rider Mindset Podcast, Neil shares a powerful mental tool for equestrians: the Distraction Dump – a simple process to clear your mind before riding so you can focus fully on your horse. Discover why riders often feel mentally overloaded, how distractions affect your connection in the saddle, and step-by-step strategies to release the noise of daily life before you put your foot...
In this uplifting episode of The Neil Foster Rider Mindset Podcast, Neil Foster, Peak Performance Mindset Coach, shares how a simple gratitude practice for riders can transform your evenings, improve sleep, and build lasting horse riding confidence. Discover the neuroscience of gratitude, timeless wisdom from Stoicism and Buddhism, and quick mindset exercises you can use every night to reset after time in the saddle.
Neil also expl...
Step into the arena with calm, confidence, and focus. In this episode of The Neil Foster Rider Mindset Podcast, mindset coach Neil Foster walks you through building a proven Competition Mindset Routine for show day.
Discover how to prepare your mind and body in four simple phases:
- The Night Before – reduce stress and prime your mindset
- The Morning Of – fuel, focus, and steady your nerves
- Warm Up – breathe, connect, and ride wi...
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...
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