The Neil Foster Rider Mindset Podcast

🎧 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...

If you’re heading into a competition, feeling the nerves build, or just need a moment to refocus, this bonus episode of The Neil Foster Rider Mindset Podcast is exactly what you need. “Ride the Moment” is a short, guided visualization and affirmation practice designed to help you reset mentally, reconnect with your horse, and step into the arena with calm, clarity, and confidence. Whether you're in the warm-up ring or on the way to...

If you're a rider who truly wants to deepen your connection with your horse, this is the podcast episode you can’t afford to miss. In this powerful installment of The Neil Foster Rider Mindset Podcast, Neil takes you beyond the arena to explore how the newest FEI horse welfare rules are not just reshaping the sport — they’re challenging us to evolve as riders. It’s a deeply thoughtful, honest look at how our mindset impacts the wel...

Trauma Leads to Triumph

Have you ever felt like past riding experiences—falls, setbacks, grief, or even criticism—are still riding with you, holding you back from the joy and confidence you once felt in the saddle?

In this powerful episode of The Neil Foster Rider Mindset Podcast, we’re digging deep into how trauma doesn’t have to be the end of your story—it can be the beginning of your comeback.

We explore how trauma impacts your...

Ready to transform your riding from the inside out?

In this powerful episode of The Neil Foster Rider Mindset Podcast, equestrian mindset coach Neil Foster invites you to stop waiting for the "perfect moment" and embrace the radical, liberating truth: Start Where You Are. Blending Buddhist mindfulness, Stoic philosophy, and cutting-edge neuroscience, Neil guides riders through a mindset shift that fosters calm, confidence, and true...

Small Wins, Big Strides – The High-Five Habit for Equestrians

In this empowering episode of The Neil Foster Rider Mindset Podcast, I share with you how celebrating small wins can create big, lasting transformation in the saddle and beyond.

Drawing from neuroscience and inspired by Mel Robbins’ powerful book The High 5 Habit, you’ll learn why giving yourself credit—no matter how small the progress—can boost your confidence, fuel mot...