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.
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Competing Thoughts (opens the original)
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Why do so many non-professional riders put themselves through competition anxiety week after week - when the best part often feels like the cheesy chips on the drive home? In this episode of Over the Oxer, I chat about the psychology of competing (and why these exact principles apply to everyday riding, too!). I unpack the mind’s reward-expectation-punishment cycle, how dopamine keeps us hooked on the challenge, and why your primitive "fight-or-flight" response doesn't need to be on high alert.
STOP Overthinking! (opens the original)
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Overthinking is an exhausting habit. That constant internal chatter and negative running commentary do more than drain your mental energy; they spill directly into your physical riding, causing tension, doubt, and defensive riding in the saddle. Your unconscious mind is always listening. Because it takes everything literally without a critical filter, feeding it panic-ridden words creates a vicious cycle of anxiety and nervous behavior. The good news is that overthinking is simply a habit, and y
Elevate your coaching, riding success and safety with Randi Thompson 🐴 (opens the original)
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How do we create safe environments and help riders feel confident, supported and motivated? In the latest episode of Over the Oxer, I am joined by the brilliant Randi Thompson, founder of the Equine Safety and Success Network™. With more than 45 years in the industry as a safety consultant, educator and expert witness, Randi offers a unique and highly practical perspective on running modern horse businesses. Tracey and Randi discuss how coaches and equestrian professionals can integrate Neuro-Li
Unlock Calm, Alert Focus in the Saddle with Hakalau (opens the original)
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Ever feel yourself holding your breath, or gripping or tightening the reins when your horse tenses up? In this episode of Over the Oxer, we explore Hakalau, an ancient Hawaiian vision technique that shifts your state in seconds. By expanding your peripheral vision, you immediately signal your parasympathetic nervous system to take over. The result? You drop physical tension, gain incredible spatial awareness and cultivate a calm, present state that your horse will instantly feel. In this episode
From Queen's Cup to Adult Horse Camps | Lisa Hansford on Confidence, Horses & Finding the Right Partner (opens the original)
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In this episode, I'm joined by Lisa Hansford, founder of ACE Adult Horse Camps and an experienced equestrian with more than 30 years in the saddle. Lisa shares her inspiring riding journey, from competing at Royal Windsor and HOYS to the lessons she's learned from buying both the wrong horse and the right one. We explore how confidence develops over time, why every horse teaches us something, and what inspired her to co-create ACE Adult Horse Camps. Known for their friendly, supportive atmospher
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