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The Neil Foster Rider Mindset PodcastWhy One Scary Moment Can Change the Way You Ride | Finding Your Way Back After a Setback – Episode 1Why can one scary moment change the way you ride? In the first episode of Finding Your Way Back After a Setback, equestrian mindset coach Neil Foster explores how a fall, difficult competition or worrying ride can affect a rider’s attention, expectations and confidence.
When you start anticipating danger, you may brace, grip more tightly or monitor every part of the ride. Neil explains why this can happen, how to distinguish what you know from what you fear might happen, and why you don’t have to rush to prove you’re over it.
You’ll...
2026-10-1025 min
The Neil Foster Rider Mindset PodcastHow to Ride More Consistently Under Pressure | The Consistent RiderIn this final episode of The Consistent Rider series, equestrian mindset coach Neil Foster explores what consistency really means for riders, and how to find your way back when nerves, self-doubt or a mistake disrupt your performance.
Discover why consistency isn’t about riding perfectly or feeling confident all the time. Neil explains how pressure can affect your focus and decisions, and shares a practical process to help you reconnect with your horse: Notice. Release. Ride. You’ll also find a simple post-ride reflection to help you learn from good rides and difficult ones.
The Cons...
2026-10-0319 min
The Neil Foster Rider Mindset PodcastWhat to Do When a Mistake Changes the Rest of Your Ride | The Consistent RiderWhat to Do When a Mistake Changes the Rest of Your Ride | The Consistent Rider
One missed transition or awkward fence can be over in seconds, so why does it sometimes affect the rest of your test or round?
In this episode of The Neil Foster Rider Mindset Podcast, equestrian mindset coach Neil Foster explores what happens after a mistake in dressage, showjumping or eventing. You’ll learn how replaying an error can change your attention and riding, why trying to “make up for it” often adds pressure, and how to return to the next useful...
2026-09-2116 minThe Neil Foster Rider Mindset PodcastYour Horse Feels It Before You Do: How Competition Pressure Changes Your RidingWhy does your riding change at competitions, and why does your horse sometimes feel the pressure before you consciously notice it?
In this episode of The Neil Foster Rider Mindset Podcast, equestrian mindset and performance coach Neil Foster explores how competition pressure affects your breathing, muscle tension, balance, timing and communication with your horse.
You’ll learn why trying to “just relax” rarely works, how useful competition energy differs from unregulated nerves, and how to recognise your personal pressure pattern before it begins controlling your performance.
Neil also introduces a simple three-step reset:
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2026-09-1426 minThe Neil Foster Rider Mindset PodcastWhy Trying Harder Can Make You Ride WorseWhy does trying harder at a competition sometimes make you ride worse?
In Episode 2 of The Consistent Rider series, equestrian mindset coach Neil Foster explores how pressure can move riders from responsive riding into overthinking, over-controlling and trying to avoid mistakes.
You’ll discover why conscious effort can interfere with the riding skills you already possess, how to recognise when you have entered “protective mode,” and how the simple Exhale, Feel, Choose reset can help you return your attention to your horse and the next useful action.
In this episode:
Why caring...
2026-09-0424 minThe Neil Foster Rider Mindset PodcastWhy Your Best Riding Feels Unpredictable | The Consistent Rider – Episode 1Why can you ride confidently at home but struggle to reproduce the same performance at a horse-riding competition?
In Episode 1 of The Consistent Rider, equestrian mindset coach Neil Foster explores why capable riders become inconsistent under competition pressure—and why the answer isn’t always more riding lessons or technical training.
Discover how competition nerves, overthinking, divided attention and performance pressure can prevent you from accessing the riding ability you already possess.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
Why your best riding can feel unpredictable
The difference between your potent...
2026-08-2627 min
The Neil Foster Rider Mindset PodcastThe Competition Brain Blueprint: How to Perform Under Pressure Episode 4Why do capable riders perform confidently at home, yet struggle to access the same ability under competition pressure?
In the final episode of The Competition Brain series, equestrian mindset coach Neil Foster explains how to create a practical mental-performance blueprint for before, during and after a competition.
Discover how to:
Recognise your competition change point
Manage nerves without needing to eliminate them
Bring your attention back when pressure takes over
Recover quickly after a mistake
Stop riding the outcome and focus on the next task
2026-08-1931 min
The Neil Foster Rider Mindset PodcastHow to Recover When Pressure Takes Over | The Competition Brain Ep. 3Why can one small mistake at a competition affect the rest of your performance — even when you know you're capable of riding better?
In Episode 3 of The Competition Brain, equestrian mindset and performance coach Neil Foster explores one of the most important skills for competitive riders: performance recovery.
Whether you compete in dressage, showjumping or eventing, pressure can change where you place your attention, how your body responds and ultimately how you ride. The goal isn't necessarily to eliminate competition nerves, negative thoughts or mistakes. It's to become better at recognising when your Competition Brain ha...
2026-08-1333 min
The Neil Foster Rider Mindset PodcastThe Competition Brain: Why Your Focus Changes Under Pressure | Rider Mindset Podcast Ep. 2Why do you ride brilliantly at home, yet struggle to reproduce that same performance at competitions?
In Episode 2 of The Competition Brain series, equestrian mindset coach Neil Foster explores one of the biggest hidden reasons riders underperform under pressure: where your attention goes when the stakes feel high.
Discover why your focus shifts from riding your horse to worrying about mistakes, results, judges or other competitors, and learn a simple mental-performance strategy to help you regain control, stay present and ride the next stride with confidence.
In this episode you'll discover:
Why...
2026-08-0532 min
The Neil Foster Rider Mindset PodcastWhy Your Brain Changes at Competitions | The Competition Brain – Part 1Why does your riding change at competitions, even when you know you are capable of performing well?
In the first episode of the new four-part series, The Competition Brain, equestrian mindset and performance coach Neil Foster explores why riders can feel calm, instinctive and decisive at home, yet become tense, distracted or hesitant when competing.
Discover how pressure affects your body, attention and decision-making; the difference between an ability gap and a performance-access gap; and how to identify your own competition change point, the moment your normal riding begins to change.
You’ll al...
2026-07-2934 min
The Neil Foster Rider Mindset PodcastStop Riding the Outcome: How Pressure Changes Your RidingWhy does pressure make you ride differently, even when you know exactly what to do?
In this episode of The Neil Foster Rider Mindset Podcast, Neil explores what happens when riders stop responding to the horse beneath them and begin riding the outcome inside their head.
Whether you are worrying about a dressage score, a clear round, your instructor’s opinion, a previous mistake or what might go wrong next, outcome-focused thinking can create tension, overthinking and unnecessary control.
Neil explains why pressure shifts your attention away from the present moment, how your ne...
2026-07-2234 min
The Neil Foster Rider Mindset PodcastThe Harder You Try, the Worse You Ride: How Overthinking and Tension Affect Your PerformanceHave you ever finished a ride thinking, “The harder I try, the worse I seem to ride”?
In this episode of The Neil Foster Rider Mindset Podcast, Neil explores why trying harder does not always lead to better performance. For many riders, extra effort can quickly become tension, overthinking, perfectionism and a need to control every stride.
You may be trying to sit better, keep your hands still, use more leg, maintain the contact, remember the rhythm and avoid making another mistake, all at the same time. The result is often a rider who feels ment...
2026-07-1533 min
The Neil Foster Rider Mindset PodcastStop Waiting to Feel Confident | The Neil Foster Rider Mindset PodcastStop Waiting to Feel Confident | The Neil Foster Rider Mindset Podcast
Do you keep telling yourself you'll compete again once your confidence returns?
Perhaps you're waiting to move up a level, enter that championship, or simply enjoy riding again because you're hoping one day you'll finally "feel confident."
What if that's the wrong way round?
In this episode of The Neil Foster Rider Mindset Podcast, equestrian mindset coach Neil Foster explores one of the biggest myths in horse riding psychology, that confidence must come before action.
You'll discover why...
2026-07-0913 min
The Neil Foster Rider Mindset PodcastBuilding a Repeatable Confidence System | Building Trust, Not Just Confidence (Part 3)Building a Repeatable Confidence System | Building Trust, Not Just Confidence (Part 3)
Do you feel confident after a good ride but question everything after a bad one?
If so, you're not alone.
Many riders unknowingly base their confidence on the outcome of their last ride, competition or training session. The problem is confidence built on results is fragile. One mistake, one pole down or one difficult day can make it feel like all your progress has disappeared.
In this episode of The Neil Foster Rider Mindset Podcast, we explore why the most mentally strong...
2026-06-2422 minThe Neil Foster Rider Mindset PodcastWhy One Bad Ride Shouldn't Decide Your ConfidenceWhy One Bad Ride Shouldn't Decide Your Confidence | The Neil Foster Rider Mindset Podcast
Have you ever come home from a competition or training session convinced that you've lost all your confidence?
One pole.
One refusal.
One mistake.
One disappointing test.
And suddenly you're questioning everything.
In this episode of The Neil Foster Rider Mindset Podcast, equestrian mindset coach Neil Foster explores why so many riders allow a single ride to define their confidence and how this pattern keeps them stuck in a cycle of self-doubt and overthinking.
...
2026-06-1718 minThe Neil Foster Rider Mindset PodcastWhy Confidence Isn't Your Problem (And What Actually Is) | Building Unshakeable Rider Confidence – Part 1Why Confidence Isn't Your Problem (And What Actually Is) | Building Unshakeable Rider Confidence – Part 1
Do you ever finish one brilliant ride feeling like you've finally found your confidence, only for one mistake a few days later to leave you questioning everything?
In this episode of The Neil Foster Rider Mindset Podcast, equestrian mindset coach Neil Foster explores why most riders don't actually have a confidence problem, they have a confidence stability problem.
Whether you're an event rider, showjumper or dressage rider, you'll discover why relying on good results, clear rounds and perfect lessons ma...
2026-06-1013 min
The Neil Foster Rider Mindset PodcastThe Emotional Cost of Caring Too Much About Every RideIn this episode of The Neil Foster Rider Mindset Podcast, we explore the emotional cost of caring too much about every ride and why so many riders allow a single lesson, competition, or mistake to affect their confidence for days afterwards.
You'll discover why confidence isn't usually the real problem, how riders accidentally attach their self-worth to performance, and what mentally strong riders do differently to stay focused, resilient, and consistent under pressure.
If you've ever felt like one bad ride wiped out all your confidence, this episode will help you understand why it happens...
2026-06-0315 minThe Neil Foster Rider Mindset PodcastWhy Your Confidence Keeps Disappearing Under Pressure (And What Riders Get Wrong)In this episode of The Neil Foster Rider Mindset Podcast, equestrian mindset coach Neil Foster explores why many riders don’t actually need more confidence, they need more emotional control under pressure.
If you struggle with competition nerves, overthinking, emotional spirals after mistakes, or riding differently at competitions compared to home, this episode will help you understand why it happens and what to do about it.
Neil discusses:
• emotional riding vs strategic riding
• why nerves hijack performance
• how the nervous system affects riding
• why confidence fluctuates
• how mentally resilient riders recover fast...
2026-05-2719 min
The Neil Foster Rider Mindset PodcastThe Hidden Reason Riders Stay Stuck (Even When They’re Trying Hard)Are you trying incredibly hard in your riding… yet still feeling mentally stuck?
In this episode of The Neil Foster Rider Mindset Podcast, Neil explores one of the biggest hidden reasons riders struggle to progress consistently, emotional reactivity and lack of structure.
If you constantly feel like:
• one bad ride wipes out your confidence
• you overthink mistakes for days
• confidence goes up and down constantly
• you are mentally exhausted from trying so hard
• or you feel like you keep going round in circles emotionally…
then this episode is for you.
2026-05-2028 min
The Neil Foster Rider Mindset PodcastHow To Reset After A Mistake Mid-Round | The Neil Foster Rider Mindset PodcastOne mistake doesn’t need to ruin the rest of your round.
In this episode of The Neil Foster Rider Mindset Podcast, rider mindset coach Neil Foster breaks down why so many riders mentally spiral after mistakes in competition, and how to reset faster, regain focus, and stop carrying one moment into the rest of your performance.
If you’ve ever:
replayed a mistake mid-round
lost confidence after one pole or missed distance
struggled to refocus under pressure
felt frustrated, tense, or emotionally overwhelmed while competing
ov...
2026-05-1330 minThe Neil Foster Rider Mindset PodcastYour Pre-Competition Routine Is Costing You Clear Rounds (Fix This to Ride Consistently Under Pressure)
Why do some rounds feel effortless… and others fall apart when it matters most?
In this episode of The Neil Foster Rider Mindset Podcast, we dive into one of the biggest hidden performance killers for competitive riders, your pre-competition routine. Or more importantly… the lack of a consistent system behind it.
If you’re an ambitious amateur to semi-professional rider, and you’re tired of inconsistent results, overthinking, or feeling like you’re not riding to your true ability under pressure… this episode is for you.
You’ll discover:
The most common pre-competitio...
2026-05-0614 min
The Neil Foster Rider Mindset PodcastThe 3 Pillars of Consistent Riding Under PressureWhy do some rides feel effortless… and others fall apart under pressure, even when you know you’re capable?
In this episode of The Neil Foster Rider Mindset Podcast, we break down The 3 Pillars of Consistent Riding Under Pressure, a simple, practical framework designed to help competitive riders stop overthinking, trust their riding, and perform with more consistency in the ring.
If you’re a competitive rider, and you’ve ever thought “I know I can ride better than that…”, this episode will help you understand exactly why that happens and what to do about it.
Ins...
2026-04-2910 minThe Neil Foster Rider Mindset PodcastWhy Confidence Isn’t the Problem (And What Actually Is)Struggling with confidence in your riding? In this episode of The Neil Foster Rider Mindset Podcast, we break down why confidence isn’t actually the problem, and what’s really holding you back.
If you’ve ever felt inconsistent in the saddle, confident one day and full of doubt the next, this episode will help you understand the real issue: the difference between confidence and stability. You’ll learn why relying on confidence leads to unpredictable performance, and how building a structured mental system creates consistency, clarity, and control, even under pressure.
This episode is perfect...
2026-04-2212 minThe Neil Foster Rider Mindset PodcastOverthinking Every Stride? The Hidden Confidence Killer (And How to Ride on Instinct Again)Are you overthinking every stride when you ride?
In this episode of The Neil Foster Rider Mindset Podcast, we break down why riders suddenly go from riding on feel to analysing every movement, and how that shift quietly destroys confidence, rhythm, and performance.
If you’ve ever found yourself in the warm-up or in the ring thinking:
“Don’t miss the distance…”
“Keep it together…”
“Don’t get it wrong…”
…and instead of riding freely, you feel tense, reactive, and mentally exhausted, this episode is for you.
Inside this episode, you’ll disco...
2026-04-1513 minThe Neil Foster Rider Mindset PodcastThe Confidence Crash After a Bad RoundEver had a bad round that stayed with you for days… or even weeks?
You’re not alone.
In this episode of The Neil Foster Rider Mindset Podcast, we dive into why one mistake in the arena can quietly affect your confidence, your riding, and your results long after the round is over.
If you’ve ever found yourself replaying a mistake, second-guessing your decisions, or feeling like you’re “not riding like yourself” after a competition, this episode will help you understand exactly what’s going on.
Inside this episode, you’ll learn:
2026-04-0816 minThe Neil Foster Rider Mindset PodcastCompetition Journaling: A Proven Tool for Riding SuccessCompetition Journaling: A Proven Tool for Riding Success
Have you ever finished a competition and thought…
“I don’t actually know what happened there.”
You know something felt off.
You know it didn’t quite come together.
But when you try to explain it…
It’s vague. Unclear. Hard to pinpoint.
And that’s where most riders get stuck.
In this extended episode of The Neil Foster Rider Mindset Podcast, we break down one of the most powerful, and overlooked, tools in equestrian performance:
Competition jour...
2026-04-0118 minThe Neil Foster Rider Mindset PodcastManaging External Pressure in Horse Riding | Boost Confidence & Performance in the SaddleStruggling with nerves, expectations, or feeling like all eyes are on you when you ride? In this powerful episode of The Neil Foster Rider Mindset Podcast, we dive deep into managing external pressure and how it impacts both your performance in the saddle and your horse’s behaviour.
Discover why pressure isn’t just in your head, it shows up in your body, your timing, and your decision-making, and how your horse feels every bit of it. Learn practical, proven strategies to stay calm, focused, and in control, even in high-pressure environments like competitions and busy warm-up aren...
2026-03-2514 minThe Neil Foster Rider Mindset PodcastWarm Up Arena Confidence - Switching Nerves into FocusStruggling with nerves in the warm-up arena? You’re definitely not the only one, and it doesn’t mean anything is wrong with you.
In this episode of The Neil Foster Rider Mindset Podcast, we take a deeper look at warm-up arena confidence and show you how to switch nerves into focused, controlled performance so you can stop second-guessing and start riding like you do at home.
If you’ve ever found yourself tightening up, comparing to other riders, or feeling like everything changes the moment you enter the warm-up… this episode will help you understa...
2026-03-1817 minThe Neil Foster Rider Mindset PodcastPre-Show Rituals That Set You Up For Success | Rider Mindset for CompetitionWhy do so many riders feel calm and confident at home… but tense and distracted when it matters most?
In this episode of The Neil Foster Rider Mindset Podcast, we explore one of the most powerful tools competition riders can use to stay composed under pressure - pre-show rituals.
Whether you ride dressage, showjumping, eventing, or any competitive discipline, the moments before you ride can have a huge impact on your performance. When nerves rise, breathing changes, focus scatters, and even experienced riders can struggle to ride the way they know they can.
Th...
2026-03-1120 minThe Neil Foster Rider Mindset PodcastHow to Stay Calm at Horse Shows | Guided Pre-Competition Mindset Exercise for Riders
Guided Pre-Competition Mindset Exercise for Riders
Calm Your Competition Nerves Before You Ride
Competition nerves are something almost every rider experiences.
You warm up well. Your horse feels good. Everything seems ready.
But when the moment comes to enter the arena, your breathing changes, tension creeps into your body, and suddenly it’s harder to ride the way you know you can.
That’s exactly what this Guided Pre-Competition Mindset Exercise from The Neil Foster Rider Mindset Podcast is designed to help with.
This calming guided recording will help you s...
2026-03-1119 minThe Neil Foster Rider Mindset PodcastFood, Focus and The Rider's Brain - The Link Between Nutrition and MindsetFood, Focus & the Rider’s Brain – The Link Between Nutrition and Mindset
In this powerful episode of The Neil Foster Rider Mindset Podcast, equestrian mindset coach Neil Foster explores the often-overlooked connection between nutrition, focus, emotional regulation, and riding confidence.
If you’re an experienced rider who struggles with competition nerves, inconsistent confidence, mental fog, or emotional reactivity in the saddle, this episode will help you understand why mindset isn’t just psychological, it’s physiological.
Discover how blood sugar stability, hydration, caffeine, gut health, and fuelling strategies directly impact:
• Riding confidence
2026-03-0414 minThe Neil Foster Rider Mindset PodcastCreating Rituals to Calm Your Nerves Before You Tack UpDo you feel nervous before you even get on your horse?
In this powerful episode of The Neil Foster Rider Mindset Podcast, equestrian mindset coach Neil Foster dives deep into how to calm riding anxiety before you tack up. Because confidence doesn’t start in the saddle, it starts in the stable.
If you’re a competitive rider who:
Feels tense while grooming or tightening the girth
Experiences pre-ride anxiety at competitions
Replays past mistakes before mounting
Struggles with nerves that affect your horse
This epis...
2026-02-2519 min
One Large DuvetThe One with Horrible Histories The Concert Neil Foster (again!)The One with Horrible Histories The Concert - Neil Foster (again!)Got the low down on this incredible show with our friend Neil Foster. The cast of the hit TV series and theatre shows will be bringing the BAFTA Award-winning TV show to life on stage at Milton Keynes Theatre from Fri 27 – Sat 28 Feb.Following the exciting announcement of earlier this year, Birmingham Stage Company and Lion Television are thrilled to bring Horrible Histories – The Concert to Milton Keynes Theatre as part of a UK Tour. For the very fi...
2026-02-2516 minThe Neil Foster Rider Mindset PodcastMicro-Mindfulness at the Yard - 60 Second Confidence BoostersIn 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 in the saddle. Neil explains how the amygdala and prefrontal cortex influence rider nerves, how mindfulness reduces anxiety and overthinking, and why nervous system regulation is the foundation of true equestrian co...
2026-02-1820 minThe Neil Foster Rider Mindset PodcastJournaling for Clarity – The Rider’s Mental Training Log | The Neil Foster Rider Mindset PodcastJournaling 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 riders clear mental clutter, regulate nerves, and build calm, earned confidence in the saddle.
Designed for experienced and ambitious riders, this episode covers:
Why riders overthink afte...
2026-02-1111 minThe Neil Foster Rider Mindset PodcastMorning Routines That Build Calm & Focus For Your Riding DayIn 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 introduces The Rider’s Mental Training Log and explains how small, consistent morning practices can help you ride with greater clarity, emotional regula...
2026-02-0414 minThe Neil Foster Rider Mindset PodcastThe Rider's Confidence Ladder - Step by Step GrowthThe 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 episode, Neil introduces The Rider’s Confidence Ladder, a practical, neuroscience-backed framework to help riders rebuild confidence step by step, without forcing, pushing, or white-knu...
2026-01-2814 minThe Neil Foster Rider Mindset PodcastThe Fear of Falling: Breaking Through the Hidden Barrier | The Neil Foster Rider Mindset PodcastThe 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 riders mentally and physically, and most importantly, how you can overcome it.
You’ll learn the psychology of fear, how past riding experiences and trauma can...
2026-01-2114 minThe Neil Foster Rider Mindset PodcastShow Jitters - How to Manage Pre Competition NervesShow Jitters: How to Manage Competition Nerves | The Neil Foster Rider Mindset Podcast
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 supportive, in-depth episode helps riders at all levels understand what’s really happening in the mind and body under pressure. Neil shares practical tools and insights drawn from mindset...
2026-01-1413 minThe Neil Foster Rider Mindset PodcastA New Year Without New PressureThe 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, confidence wobbles, and everything in between.
You’ll discover:
Why pressure doesn’t build confidence in the saddle
How to set intentio...
2026-01-0712 minThe Neil Foster Rider Mindset PodcastAnchor Your Confidence: Music, Touch and Smells That Rewire Your BrainAnchor 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.
You’ll discover:
Why confidence disappears at competitions (and why you’re not broken)
How your brain creates emotional associations, for better or worse
How music can...
2025-12-1711 minThe Neil Foster Rider Mindset PodcastHow to Use Visualisation Before Every Ride (Not Just at Shows)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 mind
🔥 Guided pre-ride visualisation exercises you can use daily
🔥 How to mentally practise rhythm, balance, transitions and jumping
🔥 Tools to reduce nerves, overcome blocks and ride with clarity
🔥 Rea...
2025-12-0318 minThe Neil Foster Rider Mindset PodcastThe Power of Small Successes - Lessons from Tracy Neville for Every RiderDiscover 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, perfectionism, self-doubt, or simply want to feel more positive in the saddle, this episode gives you practical, easy-to-use tools you can apply today. You’ll learn how to spot 1% improvements, stay mentally strong...
2025-11-2614 minThe Neil Foster Rider Mindset PodcastDiscover the mindset shift reshaping the future of modern dressage.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.
You’ll learn:
What today’s most influential riders are doing differently
Why this approach is transforming the future of dressage
How emotional regulation and rider mindset directly impact your horse
Practical tools you can use to ride with more clarity, confidence, and connection
How everyday riders can help build a more ethical, positive equestrian cult...
2025-11-1912 minThe Neil Foster Rider Mindset PodcastBreathing Patterns to Stay Calm Under PressureIn 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 guides you through practical breathing exercises like the 4-6 pattern and Box Breathing to help you regulate nerves, improve focus, and ride with calm confidence.
Whether you’re preparing for competition or si...
2025-11-1215 minThe Neil Foster Rider Mindset PodcastIs Dressage Facing a Crisis or a Mindset ResetIs 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.
You’ll discover how perfectionism, pressure, and performance culture have disconnected many riders from the joy and harmony that define classical dressage. Neil discusses how shifting focus fr...
2025-11-0510 minThe Neil Foster Rider Mindset PodcastHypnosis for Riders - Busting the Myths & Finding the TruthHypnosis for Riders - Busting the Myths & Finding the Truth
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 potential.
Learn how hypnosis helps riders overcome fear, rebuild confidence after a fall, manage nerves, and ride with calm connection. Backed by real-world research and rider success stories, Neil explains how this...
2025-10-2916 minThe Neil Foster Rider Mindset PodcastResilience in Riding: Staying Strong Through the Ups and DownsEvery 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, with patience, kindness, and consistency. Neil shares real coaching insights, NLP techniques, and hypnosis strategies to help you bounce back from challenges, reframe negative thinking, and rediscover yo...
2025-10-2216 minThe Neil Foster Rider Mindset PodcastWhat Horses Teach Us About Patience and PerspectiveIn 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 event rider, dressage enthusiast, or simply someone who loves learning from horses, this episode will help you deepen your partnership, strengthen your mental resilience, and find joy in the journey, no...
2025-10-1513 minThe Neil Foster Rider Mindset PodcastMore than Your Riding - Identity Beyond The SaddleMore Than Your Riding – Identity Beyond the Saddle
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, joy, and self-belief.
Using powerful NLP techniques, practical Cognitive Behavioural Therapy tools, and a calming guided visualisation, you’ll learn how to:
R...
2025-10-0814 minThe Neil Foster Rider Mindset PodcastWhy Riders Quit and How to Build Long-Lasting MotivationHave 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.
You’ll discover:
The psychology of motivation and why it rises and falls
How NLP, hypnosis, and coaching tools can shift your mindset
Simple strategies to build lasting confidence and joy in the saddle
Why reconnecting with your de...
2025-10-0119 minThe Neil Foster Rider Mindset PodcastMental Stamina For Equestrians - Training Your Mind for Achieving Your GoalsIn 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, visualisation, and real-life examples, Neil shares the mental training techniques that help riders achieve their equestrian goals without burning out.
If you’ve ever struggled with riding confid...
2025-09-2417 minThe Neil Foster Rider Mindset PodcastThe Power of Curiosity in Rider ProgressAre 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 critical, your brain learns faster, your confidence grows, and your connection with your horse deepens.
In this extended episode, Neil Foster, Equestrian Mindset Coach, shares:
...
2025-09-1718 minThe Neil Foster Rider Mindset PodcastThe Distraction Dump - Emptying Your Mind Before RidingEpisode 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 the stirrup. With practical tips, real-life examples, and mindset exercises, you’ll learn how to ride with greater calm, presence, and confidence. Perfect for riders of all disc...
2025-09-1014 minThe Neil Foster Rider Mindset PodcastThe Rider’s Gratitude Reset: Horse Riding Confidence, Equestrian Mindset & HypnosisIn 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 explains how hypnosis for horse riders can deepen your gratitude practice, calm your mind, and rewire your brain for success. Plus, get access to a free Rider’s Gratitude Reset Audio do...
2025-09-0311 minThe Neil Foster Rider Mindset PodcastCreate Your Competition Mindset Routine for EquestriansStep 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 with clarity
Post-Round – debrief, reframe, and build lasting confidence
You’ll learn how to use mindfulness, NLP, and hypnosis to manage nerves, sharpen focus, and ride y...
2025-08-2715 minThe Neil Foster Rider Mindset PodcastThe Power of Language: How to Speak to Yourself Like a Champion | Inside the Rider’s Mind SeriesEpisode 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 and performance, why casual negative phrases sabotage your riding, and how to flip them into empowering “champion language.” You’ll learn:
The science of...
2025-08-2014 minThe Neil Foster Rider Mindset PodcastBuilding Resilience: When Things Don’t Go to PlanBuilding 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 life to boost performance and confidence in the saddle. Neil dives into the neuroscience of resilience, proven sports psychology techniques, and timeless Stoic philosophy to help you manage setbacks, reduce an...
2025-08-1311 min
Fireside with a VCE122 Fireside Chat at Global VC Demo Day London June 2025 with Neil Foster & Scott SmedresmanE122 Fireside Chat at Global VC Demo Day London June 2025 with Neil Foster & Scott Smedresman on Fireside with a VC. Discussing the changes and market dynamics of the VC startup ecosystems in London, New York, and Silicon Valley. What has changed and how should strategies adjust?🚀 VCs: Pitch your fund to LPs forfree at the Global VC Demo Day: https://www.7bc.vc/events📺 Watch the full episode on YouTube:https://youtu.be/J1wcOGGqZOc🎙 Find all episodes of Fireside with a VC: https://www.7bc.vc/podcast💡 Learn more about Neil Foster & Scott Smedresman and BrownRud...
2025-08-0743 minThe Neil Foster Rider Mindset PodcastVisualisation: Seeing the Round Before You Ride It | Neil Foster Rider Mindset PodcastVisualisation: 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 works, the common mistakes riders make, and how to use all five senses to create a mental blueprint for success.
You'll also experience a guided visualisation...
2025-08-0619 minThe Neil Foster Rider Mindset PodcastEpisode 5 – Focus Like a Pro: Train Your Mind Like You Train Your Horse🎧 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.
You'll learn:
• Why focus is your competitive superpower
• The neuroscience behind riding under pressure
• The difference between passive and f...
2025-07-3016 minThe Neil Foster Rider Mindset PodcastThe Inner Critic: How to Stop Beating Yourself UpIn 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, and how hypnosis can help transform your inner dialogue, so you ride with clarity, calm, and confidence.
Plus, don’t miss the preview of next week’s episode: F...
2025-07-2313 minThe 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🎧 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 free from performance-based identity, reframe failure, and reset mentally after tough rides. Learn the difference between a fixed mindset and a growth mi...
2025-07-1613 minThe Neil Foster Rider Mindset PodcastInside The Riders Mind Series Episode 2: Managing Nerves – How to Ride Confident When It CountsEpisode 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 vs calm/focus)
Use Box Breathing to switch off anxiety
Create a simple, powerful pre-ride ritual that grounds an...
2025-07-0910 minThe Neil Foster Rider Mindset Podcast🎙 Episode 1: Why Mindset Is the Missing Link in Your Riding Success🎙 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 Foster breaks down:
What “rider mindset” actually means
Why mental performance separates good riders from great ones
The core mindset tra...
2025-07-0214 minThe Neil Foster Rider Mindset PodcastWelcome to “Inside the Rider’s Mind” – A New Series for Competitive EquestriansWelcome to “Inside the Rider’s Mind” – A New Series for Competitive Equestrians
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 expect from the upcoming series, including:
How to manage show nerves and performance anxiety
Tools to bounce back from mistakes in the ring
The mental strat...
2025-06-2802 minThe Neil Foster Rider Mindset PodcastThe Mental Muscle Behind the Mountains - What Harry Meade Teaches Us About Mindset🎧 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-performance mindset it takes to build, and stick to a system like that.
You’ll learn:
Why resilience is a skill trained through repetition, not motivation
H...
2025-06-2708 minThe Neil Foster Rider Mindset PodcastAre We in Too Much of a Rush to Get Results?The Neil Foster Rider Mindset Podcast
Episode Title: Are We in Too Much of a Rush to Get Results?
Host: Neil Foster, Equestrian Mindset Coach
Duration: ~10 minutes
Episode Summary:
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 personal expectations, it's easy to feel like you're falling behind unless you're constantly moving up. But what happens...
2025-06-2507 min
Restaurant Tech TrendsNeil Thompson, COO Evolvending discusses who in restaurants has the biggest guest experience impactIncept AI co-founder Justin Foster sits down with Evolvending's COO Neil Thompson. Evolvending is a COOL restaurant concept. Listen in as Neil throws down his perspective on why this nontraditional space was ripe for disruption. 📺Watch and learn📺:👉 Who in restaurants has the biggest impact on the guest experience👉 How Evolvending is changing the definition of what a restaurant is👉 How Neil sees tariffs manufacturers in the unstaffed restaurant space
2025-06-2415 minThe Neil Foster Rider Mindset Podcast🎙️ Bonus Episode: Mindset Masterclass – Piggy March at Luhmühlen
🎙️ 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 from scoreboards
Reframing frustration into growth
Piggy’s powerful take on judging fairness
Why long-term progress beats short-term perfe...
2025-06-2004 minThe Neil Foster Rider Mindset PodcastThree Mindset Shifts to Ride The First Fence With FocusReady 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 seasoned competitor or just getting into the ring, this episode offers powerful, ride-ready strategies, including a bonus shift and a calming pre-ride routin...
2025-06-1813 minThe Neil Foster Rider Mindset PodcastWhat Every Rider Gets Wrong About ConfidenceStruggling 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 rewire your mindset before your next ride. Tap the link below and start riding with the belief and focus you deserve. Access to the recording will be se...
2025-06-1113 minThe Neil Foster Rider Mindset PodcastPre-Ride Mental Warm-Up – The Missing Piece in Your Riding RoutineIf 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 your new secret weapon. With practical tools you can use both on and off the horse, myth-busting truths about your brain, and a guided visualisation to help you...
2025-06-0413 minThe Neil Foster Rider Mindset PodcastSilencing Your Inner Critic – How to Replace Self-Doubt with Self-Belief.🎧 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 reset button.
Discover the psychology behind why riders doubt themselves, how it impacts your horse, and real strategies you can start using today to turn that inner critic into y...
2025-05-2810 minThe Neil Foster Rider Mindset PodcastRiding Through Doubt - Tackling Imposter Syndrome in the SaddleFeeling 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 syndrome for what it is, a mental roadblock, not a reflection of truth. Whether you're new to the sport or headed to championships, this episode will remind you that you...
2025-05-2111 minThe Neil Foster Rider Mindset PodcastBadminton 2025 Cross-Country Calm - Elite Mental Strategies You Can StealThis 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. Whether you're an amateur or elite, this episode is packed with insight on presence under pressure, mental recovery, and building the micro-habits that lead to consistency. Plus, Neil shares a powerful mindset question to...
2025-05-1409 minThe Neil Foster Rider Mindset PodcastBouncing Back from Basel: Kevin Staut, Stoicism and the Science of Self-BeliefIf 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 the Control Circle and science-backed affirmations to reframe pressure and reconnect with your horse, even after disappointment. Tune in for real talk, timeless wisdom, and action...
2025-05-0809 minThe Neil Foster Rider Mindset PodcastRide the Moment - Short Guided Visualisation Practice to Help You to Step into the Arena with Calm, Clarity and ConfidenceIf 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 the show, this is your tool to quiet the noise and ride from a place of presence and purpose. Take a few minutes to ground...
2025-05-0805 minThe Neil Foster Rider Mindset PodcastThe Mental Side of Horse Welfare - and What the New FEI Rules Mean for Rider MindsetIf 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 wellbeing of our horses, and why real horsemanship starts from within. You’ll come away inspired, reflective, and equipped with practical shifts you...
2025-05-0109 minThe Neil Foster Rider Mindset PodcastFrom Trauma to Triumph 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 brain and body—and how you can rewire both using neuroscience-backed mindset tools, breathing strategies...
2025-04-2411 minThe Neil Foster Rider Mindset PodcastStart Where You Are - The Mindful, Scientific & Philosophical Approach to Rider Progressstart Where You AreReady 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 connection — both with yourself and your horse. Whether you’re stuck in self-doubt or chasing perfection, this episode offers grounded wisdom and practical tools to help you ride with presence, train with purp...
2025-04-1712 min
Real History with Melissa Podcast (.rss Format)April 10, 2025 "Real History" with Melissa (Podcast): Ep. 111 "Neil Foster: Punk is Officially Dead"--{ "Ep. 111 "Neil Foster: Punk is Officially Dead"}--
What is keeping Neil busy? How was his recent outing to a punk rock music festival? Furries! Glam rock - Punk - Goth - New Wave - Where is the protest? - On the dole
in Britain. Neil takes us on a visit to the dole office. - Neil's jewelry business. - How are Neil's chickens? - Geoengineering - UN Convention on Biological Diversity
is supposed to prohibit geoengineering. - Matt Finlay, Australian singer-songwriter. Visit his bandcamp site. - Waiting for the Miracle, CTTM book club on Telegram
(and other channels...
2025-04-1255 minReal History with Melissa Podcast (.xml Format)April 10, 2025 "Real History" with Melissa (Podcast): Ep. 111 "Neil Foster: Punk is Officially Dead"--{ "Ep. 111 "Neil Foster: Punk is Officially Dead"}--
What is keeping Neil busy? How was his recent outing to a punk rock music festival? Furries! Glam rock - Punk - Goth - New Wave - Where is the protest? - On the dole
in Britain. Neil takes us on a visit to the dole office. - Neil's jewelry business. - How are Neil's chickens? - Geoengineering - UN Convention on Biological Diversity
is supposed to prohibit geoengineering. - Matt Finlay, Australian singer-songwriter. Visit his bandcamp site. - Waiting for the Miracle, CTTM book club on Telegram
(and other channels...
2025-04-1255 minThe Neil Foster Rider Mindset PodcastSmall Wins, Big Strides – The High-Five Habit for EquestriansSmall 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 motivation, and build emotional resilience in your riding journey.
Whether you’re getting back in the saddle after a setback or working toward your next big goa...
2025-04-1008 minThe Neil Foster Rider Mindset PodcastMindset and Mastery - The Power of Mental Resilience in DressageWelcome to The Neil Foster Rider Mindset Podcast, where we explore the power of mental strength, resilience, and mindset in the equestrian world. In this episode, we dive into the crucial role of mindset in dressage, featuring the inspiring success of Anna Marek at CDI Ocala. Learn how elite riders master their mental game, from visualisation and hypnosis to mindfulness and resilience. Whether you're a competitive dressage rider or training for personal growth, these strategies will help you stay focused, confident, and perform at your best. Tune in and elevate your riding mindset today!
2025-03-2709 minThe Neil Foster Rider Mindset PodcastTrusting the Ups and Downs of Equestrian GrowthIn this inspiring episode of The Neil Foster Rider Mindset Podcast, I dive into one of the most important lessons every equestrian must learn—progress isn’t linear. Whether you’re an experienced rider or just starting out, setbacks are a natural part of the journey. Instead of viewing them as failures, this episode explores how to embrace challenges, trust the ups and downs, and develop the resilience needed to grow as both a rider and a partner to your horse. Through powerful insights, and practical mindset shifts, you’ll learn how to reframe frustration into opportunity, celebrate the small vi...
2025-03-2017 minThe Neil Foster Rider Mindset PodcastThe Mental Edge: Train Your Brain Like an Elite EquestrianYour mindset shapes everything in the saddle, from confidence to your connection with your horse. In this first episode of The Neil Foster Rider’s Mindset Podcast, we tackle common mental blocks and strategies to overcome them. Learn how to turn fear into focus, build confidence, and ride with more ease and joy! 🎙🐎✨
2025-03-1312 min
The Just Horse Riders PodcastFear After a Horse Riding Fall? Here’s How to Overcome It FAST! Build Unshakable Equine Confidence🐎 Equestrian Mindset Secrets REVEALED by Neil Foster!JoinAaron Englander fromJust Horse Riders as he sits down withNeil Foster, an equestrian peak performance mindset coach, for an eye-opening discussion on themental resilience needed in riding and competing. 🚀💡 In this episode, Neil shares howmindset influences riding success, whether you’re a happy hacker or a five-star eventer. They explore overcomingfear after falls, the importance ofvisualization and confidence, and how self-belief cantransform performance in the saddle.🔥 Key topics include:✅ Whymost equestrians limit themselves without realizing it✅ Howfear and self-doubt hold riders back (and how to beat them!)✅ The role ofhypnosis & NLP in equestrian mindse...
2025-02-102h 12
Heal It#Healit S2EP6 | Heal It with Spiritual Arts | Neil Mintz | Ken D FosterToday’s guest, Neil Mintz, is on the faculty of the Spiritual Arts Institute. A non-profit, educational corporation located in Encinitas, CA, with a global online, student community. The mission of the Institute is to help people accelerate their spiritual evolution. He will be taking us through various healing modalities.
Show Benefits:
~ Understanding divine light healing and aura healing
~ Learning about Spiritual Arts
~ Manifesting Health
Broadcast Bio:
Neil Mintz is on the faculty of Spiritual Arts Institute, a metaphysical school for the aura, healing and spiritual growth. Nei...
2024-12-2755 min
The Bible and 40 Tabs Open: ConversationsLaw, religion and the present moment in history | Assoc. Prof. Neil FosterThis conversation with Neil Foster was recorded on August 15 2024. Neil is an Associate Professor in the School of Law and Justice at the University of Newcastle, NSW, Australia. He has a combined Arts/Law degree from the University of NSW, a degree in Theology from the Australian College of Theology, a Diploma of Arts in Theology from Moore Theological College, and a research Master of Laws degree from the University of Newcastle. He runs a blog on Law and Religion issues, https://lawandreligionaustralia.blog My conversation with Neil felt like a very patient person bearing with a total outsider...
2024-09-2354 min
The PricePlow Podcast#112: What is PeptiStrong? Neil Foster on Nuritas' Pro-Anabolic Peptide Networkhttps://blog.priceplow.com/podcast/peptistrong-nuritas-neil-foster-112
One of the most interesting ingredients we’ve covered this year is PeptiStrong, a pro-anabolic natural peptide network extracted from fava beans. Although technically a protein, PeptiStrong is not a dietary protein supplement like whey or casein – it’s actually a signaling network, meaning it delivers instructions to your cells that ultimately crank up their anabolic machinery.
This means faster recovery, bigger gains, and even anti-catabolic action.
This also means that it’s a complex and science-heavy ingredient, so we brought Neil Foster of Nu...
2023-09-201h 04
Elite Expert Insider PodcastImportance of Processes for Business Growth and Scaling with Neil MirchandaniJenn Foster and Melanie Johnson co-owners of Elite Online Publishing, interview Neil Mirchandani about what it takes to run a successful event decor company and the challenges that come with it. What You'll Learn in this Episode: How to create processes in your business. How to find unique ways to market your business. How to change your mindset to find success. Quotes: "The most important thing is to create processes above anything else, above sales, above trying to do marketing. It's probably the most important thing. And the reason is because if you ha...
2023-03-2023 minReal History with Melissa Podcast (.rss Format)Mar. 09, 2023 "Real History" with Melissa (Podcast): "Ep. 8 Neil Foster - Hour 1"--{ "Ep. 8 Neil Foster - Hour 1"}--
Neil Foster - Born in Scotland, Father was Single Parent - Neil Sent to Catholic Boarding School, Education was Poor - Worked in Hospitality
Industry - Studied Management at University - Grew Sick of the Apathy of Scottish People - Moved to Turkey, then Ireland, then Bulgaria -
Worked in Bulgaria for Spanish Company FCC, on the Building of a Bridge - First Heard Alan Watt While on a Mountaintop in Bulgaria - Moved
Back to Ireland, Started Writing for the Soveriegn Independent Newpaper and Website - Lisbon Treaty; Voting Irregularities - Ireland,
...
2023-03-101h 00Real History with Melissa Podcast (.xml Format)Mar. 09, 2023 "Real History" with Melissa (Podcast): "Ep. 8 Neil Foster - Hour 1"--{ "Ep. 8 Neil Foster - Hour 1"}--
Neil Foster - Born in Scotland, Father was Single Parent - Neil Sent to Catholic Boarding School, Education was Poor - Worked in Hospitality
Industry - Studied Management at University - Grew Sick of the Apathy of Scottish People - Moved to Turkey, then Ireland, then Bulgaria -
Worked in Bulgaria for Spanish Company FCC, on the Building of a Bridge - First Heard Alan Watt While on a Mountaintop in Bulgaria - Moved
Back to Ireland, Started Writing for the Soveriegn Independent Newpaper and Website - Lisbon Treaty; Voting Irregularities - Ireland,
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2023-03-101h 00
Chatting with Chris - Down about Down PodcastHighlights from The Chris Scott Show - 29th December 2021. In conversation with Killyleagh's Neil Foster - on FM105 Down Community Radio, Downpatrick, County Down, Northern IrelandSend us Fan MailClick on the link to listen back to the highlights from "Music for the soul....from the soul!" - Neil Foster on the Chris Scott Show, FM105 Down Community Radio First broadcast on Wednesday 29th December, 2021 (7 - 8pm)Join Chris in conversation with Killyleagh's Neil Foster. Neil trained as a pianist and percussionist working across contemporary and classical music. He talks about his early career including performing around Europe with leading orchestras and ensembles, including the BBC Symphony Orchestra, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Scottish Chamber O...
2021-12-3056 min
The Pastor's Heart with Dominic SteeleSPECIAL: Can Sydney churches sing in livestream services? - with Neil Foster, Adrian Russell and David ClarkUpdate SATURDAY (3.4.21): NSW Health minister overturns his department’s misstep. THURSDAY (1.7.21): During Sydney’s lockdown churches have reverted to livestream services. The current (26.6.2021) Public Health Order under point 14, allows performance singing in NSW, which we have taken to include band leaders in churches (especially those singing in livestream ‘performances’ in a room without congregation present). But what to do with a Multicultural NSW email sent around yesterday 30.6.2021, which says ‘singing is not permitted in indoor places of public worship? This includes during a livestream and in regional New So...
2021-07-0128 minThe Pastor's Heart with Dominic SteeleSPECIAL: When and how to obey God not man in Victoria? - with Neil Foster, Peter Barnes and Heath EastonHarsh new rules have just been approved by the parliament of the Australian state of Victoria, banning conversion practices relating to sexuality. The parliament has made illegal practices that have been part of Christian religion since the start of the church. What does the law say a pastor should do if asked for guidance on matters of sexuality? What does God say? Pastors have questions on what the law says in regards to teaching in church, in small home groups and 1:1, and on how evangelical pastors respond in love to people wit...
2021-02-1430 min
High Performance HealthHow to Enhance Your Immunity, Regain A Sense of Calm And Boost Neurogenesis Using Medicinal Mushrooms With Neil ThenierIn this episode, all about mushrooms, Angela talks with Neil Thenier founder of Wild Kingdom Extracts and mushroom forager. They discuss the medicinal properties of mushrooms, how they can be used to help you relax and boost your immune system. Neil shares great content on the properties of individual mushroom varieties and how they can support and boost functions in the body. Neil also explains the role of pine pollen to modulate and bring balance along with how mushroom blends can be used regularly to maintain health and modulate the body. K...
2021-01-1255 min
The Pastor's Heart with Dominic SteeleSPECIAL: Why raise the gathering limit to over a 100 - with Neil Foster and Ray GaleaOn today’s special episode of the Pastor’s Heart, we’re discussing issues surrounding religious freedom and church gatherings on the way out of COVID.There’s been an important court ruling on this in Washington DC, where Capitol Hill Baptist Church have won their legal challenge against imposed limits on congregational gatherings.Here in Australia, the New South Wales Government continue to limit church gatherings to just 100, while commercial activities can have as many as 300 in attendance.Today we’re hearing from Neil James Foster, Associate Professor of Law at...
2020-10-1226 min
Christians Engaging Culture PodcastNeil Foster - Education in Australia (Religious Liberty Part 4b)Christians Engaging Culture is currently in a module on religious liberty. This week we continue looking at religious liberty and education. In this podcast we hear from Neil Foster. Neil Foster is uniquely placed to speak to the topic of religious liberty. He has trained in law and is an Associate Professor in the law school at the University of Newcastle. He has also studied at Moore Theological College in Sydney. He writes a blog called Law and Religion in Australia. This podcast is a lecture that Associate Professor Foster gave at the Anglican Education Commission’s Governor’s Symp...
2019-10-0655 min