Over The Oxer

Harnessing the Power of Failure in Equestrian Training

In this episode, we delve into the often daunting topic of failure, challenging its negative connotations, particularly in the realm of equestrian training. Drawing from NLP principles, we argue that there is no such thing as failure—only feedback and learning opportunities.
Explore how neurochemicals like dopamine and adrenaline play pivotal roles in equestrian training, impacting motivation and learning processes. We examine how these chemicals help repel negativity from setbacks and instead enhance focus, resilience, and skill acquisition.
Learn how to manage stress effectively, utilise naturally occurring substances to maintain a balanced mindset, whether you are a competitive rider or enjoy the occasional hack. Embrace failures as they pave the way to success and personal growth.
 
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Chatting with Carrie Turner - Equestrian, Trainer and Owner of Divine Equestrian

Carrie Turner is a dressage rider and trainer and the owner of Divine Equestrian, a beautiful equestrian boutique with the personal touch. She has many strings to her bow, having been a dressage judge, engineer and eventer! Now, having been diagnosed with palindromic arthritis, she's concentrating on her horses and her business. Oh and her chickens, dogs, cats.
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Stress - Signs You May Miss

Are you aware of stress? In yourself or others? Stress has a lot of signs and symptoms, some more unusual than others. Chronic stress has become a habit of 21st-century living. How do you de-stress best for your personality type?
Here I'll give you 2 quick and easy de-stressing techniques that you can do at your desk, at home or even at the yard/barn. Let's keep stress at bay!
 
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Chatting with animal communicator Ronnie King

Ronnie King is an intuitive animal communicator and works with horse owners and their equines. She developed and honed her skills after her horse had physical problems, which expert vets, chiropractors and physios couldn't pinpoint. She believes that our horses have a genuine desire to work with us and help us in whatever way they can.
Ronnie is also a trained equine massage therapist, and although she rarely sees clients for massage anymore, it has helped her to give owners even more information.
 
Take a listen - Ronnie is such a warm and generous lady, I'm sure you'll be very intrigued by what she has to say! Listen to her podcast, Equine Voices on whatever platform you like to use for podcasts!
 
Ronnie's contact details
https://www.youtube.com/@equinevoicesuk  https://www.equinevoices.buzzsprout.com  https://www.facebook.com/equinevoices.co.uk  https://www.instagram.com/equinevoices.uk 
 

Learning - what most people miss

Equestrians are constantly learning - whether it's about their horse, a new way of riding, their dressage test, show-jumping course or even for exams. 
 
But did you know that learning is a 2-step process and most people don't do the second part? Find out how to boost your learning and get your brain onside!
 
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Chatting with Managing Director of Equestrian R Infinity Craig Benton

On this week's pod - Craig Benton
 
Craig is Managing Director at Equestrian R Infinity, a racing yard and retraining / schooling centre for retired racehorses, based in Epsom, Surrey. Craig has a vast experience of horses, having first sat on one of his father's racehorses at aged 2.  In his pre-teen years, he competed in show jumping. He rode his first amateur winner at 14 and over hurdles in South Africa. In his two years of National Service in the army, he represented the South African Defence Force in show jumping and eventing winning the SADF show jumping championship in 1978. He has worked in racing in South Africa, USA, Macau, UK, Hong Kong and China.
 
Craig chats about his love of horses, especially thoroughbreds and keen attention to their welfare and care during and after racing.
 
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It's a Q&A Day!

Another one of the Q&As where I answer your questions on the hoof! Thanks to everyone who sends me these great questions, definitely food for thought.
 
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Chatting with Chantelle Jennison - the Sober Equestrian

Chantelle Jennison is a Master Practitioner of NLP, a Practitioner of Time Line and a Hypnotherapist. She is also a Reiki Practitioner, helping riders get more enjoyment from their horses by conquering fears and establishing a genuine bond with their equines.
Today, however, Chantelle is welcomed back onto the podcast as 'The Sober Equestrian' (her Instagram handle). This frank and open chat is about being candid and being sober. We chat about how alcohol affects us and impacts our relationship with our horses.
 
Chantelle has kindly offered free and confidential chats to listeners who may be struggling with any addiction. Contact her through Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/doubleclearnlp) or email Chantlj70@gmail.com

Making and breaking habits? Use these 3 brain hacks

Habits or patterns in the brain are wonderful for automating our actions. Not so wonderful if you have a bad habit you want to crack. However, our brains can help us out - they are perfect at making, breaking and tweaking habits, whether they are physical (e.g., heavy hands), mental (le.g., lack of self-confidence) or emotional (e.g., anxiety). 
 
On this episode I'm talking about 3 brain hacks to help you make good habits and break the bad ones.
 
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Chatting with Equestrian Director Robyn Cherry

Robyn is Equestrian Director at Bishop Burton College and Riseholme College, and has extensive experience in both the corporate and vocational sides of the equestrian industry, having run large yards of up to 300 horses, and spent time working all over the world for organisations such as Weatherbeeta. Robyn’s main equine obsessions are equine welfare, sleep studies and social licensing within our industry.
 
Robyn shares her fun and innovative style, and her horse care ethos and, having overcome a broken neck, she is a source of inspiration for riding and realism. 
 
Robyn kindly offered a prize of a free arena hire at Bishop Burton College or a lesson on their mechanical horse. All you have to do is answer this question:
What did Robyn hide in the library for the Horse and Country TV feature? Clue: go to Horse and Country TV or find Robyn on LinkedIn to find out!!
 
Contact Robyn
robyn.cherry@bishopburton.ac.uk
LinkedIn
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Making an issue seem distant and abstract is easy!

Have you a current issue, problem or belief about you as a rider or about riding? Something that is bothering you?
 
Did you know that by changing the verb tense, you can make it seem more distant, more abstract and make it into a smaller issue in your mind? Did you know that all it takes is a very subtle change in your language? 
 
It's something you can easily do all the time, and when done every day and you'll see big changes over time.
 
This is a research paper all about it
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6103618/
 
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Chatting with Lisa Ashton, the UK's authority on Equitation Science

Lisa needs no introduction, to find out more about her extensive work in the equine field, see below.
 
Lisa Ashton MBA, PGCE, BA (Hons) ESI Diploma, BHS Stage 4 Senior Coach in Complete Horsemanship, Pony Club A’Test Lisa is the UK authority in the application of Equitation Science, communicating for over two decades the science of how horses learn, globally recognised by her intersectional approach to leading positive change inside equestrian organisations: Blue Cross, Redwings, Bransby, The Horse Trust, Greater Manchester Police, UK universities and colleges, UK vets/veterinary practices, British Veterinary Nursing Association, and International dressage stud, Mount St. John (2016-present). In 2022 Lisa joined as Senior Lecturer the MSc Equitation Science team, Hartpury University. Winning the student nominated award for Expert In Their Field 2024, Lisa combines Equitation Science industry leadership with an obsessive commitment to up-skilling young persons in horse interactions. Lisa founded EquiSci in 2011 to solve the challenge for equestrians of achieving a true connection with their horse. Offering inclusive and diverse educational opportunities, equestrians understand the why, what and how of horse training by communicating equitation science via clinics, workshops, lectures, webinars and conferences, throughout the UK and Italy. Then in 2016 Lisa identified a fast growing need for a safe space for equestrians to explore their own journeys, and so the first psychologically safe online equestrian community was created, Coffee With Horse Lovers. Equestrians experience a safe online space to practice curiosity, explore new knowledge and reflect on their responsiveness to the lived experience of the horse.
 
Andrew McLean's book
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The 5 Domains
https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/10/10/1870
 
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Big, bold and bright - a motivational trick

On this episode, I give you a quick technique to give you a little boost, more motivation and a sense of not only can-do, but want-to-do.
 
Links
If you're interested in NLP courses, here are the links:
NLP online training starting 14th Oct https://traceycolenlp.com/product/equestrian-nlp-practitioner/
NLP face to face training 5-11th Oct
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Chatting with all round horseman, Ross Cooper

Ross Cooper is someone I admire hugely and am delighted to have on the podcast. of Rosca Horsemanship is a horsemanship trainer, equine behavioural consultant, coach and soft-tissue therapist for both horse and rider. Ross embodies 'connection through communication' with a leading focus on whole-horse development, bridging the gap between behavioural science, interaction and intuition in modern-day horsemanship.
 
Ross is based in Derbyshire, UK, and travels Nationwide and Worldwide for clinics, lessons, talks and demonstrations.
 
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Chatting with confidence & mindset coach Jane Brindley

Jane Brindley is a confidence and mindset coach who has been working with riders, at all levels, since 2004 when she set up her business Horse Riding with Confidence Scotland. She uses hypnotherapy, psychotherapy, NLP and performance coaching to help riders overcome anxiety, grow in self belief and fulfil their goals with a strong and resilient mindset.
 
On this episode, Jane shares her no.1 mindset tip and tells us how she transitioned from her love of botany to a love of the mind!
 
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