Over The Oxer

100 metres in 18 seconds - can you beat that?

Today I have a story for you. It's about Frank Dick, OBE, who served as the Director of Coaching for the British Athletics Federation, earning recognition as one of the most exceptional sports coaches and mentors worldwide. During his tenure, he played a pivotal role in guiding British Athletics through a highly successful period, working with Olympic champions like Daley Thompson, Steve Ovett, and Sebastian Coe. Frank was directly responsible for coaching Daley Thompson and also designed training programs for elite athletes, including Gerhard Berger, Katarina Witt, Boris Becker, and Justin Rose.
An inspiring and motivating coach.....
 
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Chatting with Anne Gage - The Horse Riding Confidence Coach

If you know about Anne Gage's work, you'll know that she's a superb riding confidence coach and has many strings to her bow. Listen out for her tips and tricks as we chat about her life with horses and working for over 35 years with riders.
 
Anne Gage, The Horse Riding Confidence Coach is a specialist in helping mid-life horse riders rein in anxiety, achieve their riding goals, and strengthen their connection with their horses. With a supportive and encouraging approach, over 35 years experience as a riding coach and horse trainer, certified in mindset techniques that build confidence, and being a recovered anxious rider, she provides effective, proven strategies that develop a positive, confident mindset and strengthen the connection between riders and their horses.
Anne is the author of Confident Rider Confidence Horse and has articles published in several equestrian magazines. Anne works with riders from around the world on Zoom in her 1:1 Breakthrough program and group coaching in her membership, The Horse Riding Confidence Club.
 
Contact Anne
 https://confidenthorsemanship.com
Youtube - https://youtube.com/annegage  
Facebook group - https://facebook.com/groups/horseridingconfidencegroup 
 
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Chatting with Mindset Coach John Lewis

John Lewis is a Mindset Coach, working with sporting Individuals and teams, businesses and people in their personal lives helping them to develop and overcome the obstacles stopping them performing at their best. He also runs approved trainings in Mental Health Awareness and Mental Health First Aid.
We chat about John's take on mindset, NLP, visualisation and how anyone can overcome an unhelpful mindset. We talk about doable tips that anyone can start doing right now to improve their outlook and feel more positive. We also find out about a mindset coach's typical day, if there is such a thing!
 
Where to find John
www.Jlmindsetperformance.co.uk
https://www.facebook.com/JLmindsetperformance
https://www.instagram.com/john_m1nd5et/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-lewis-691917173/
 
 

Techniques that Boost Your Confidence and Calm Your Mind

In this final boot camp episode, I share three quick techniques to help equestrians feel more confident and calm while riding. These methods are perfect for managing intrusive thoughts, anticipatory nerves and negative feelings:
Technique 1: The Power of "Stop"
Interrupt negative thoughts and feelings by saying "stop" firmly and repeatedly. 
Technique 2: 
Instead of focusing on the start of your ride, visualise yourself 15 minutes after the ride, feeling accomplished and relaxed. This helps reduce anticipatory nerves and the fear of becoming frightened.
Technique 3: Peripheral Vision (Hakalau)
Start by practising looking upwards and expanding your vision to a wide field. Keep your vision wide as you bring your eques to eye-level and move your head. This technique helps calm your mind while maintaining alertness, improving focus and communication with your horse.
Bonus:
Consistent practice is key to making these techniques effective.
For more tips, check out The Confident Rider Mindset book or join the upcoming NLP workshop on February 20th.
Links:
More information on the NLP workshop
The Confident Rider Mindset Book

Overcoming Plateaus in Equestrian Mindset

Welcome to the third installment of our equestrian boot camp series. This episode delves into the mental challenges riders face and offers guidance on maintaining motivation and confidence. We explore the concept of plateauing in your riding journey, identifying how the reaching a goal or stepping stone may even sap your drive.
Discover the importance of resilience and self-trust as key elements to prevent stagnation. We'll discuss practical techniques for cultivating these traits, including detaching from high expectations and celebrating even the smallest victories. Through analogies like the marble jar, learn how to visualise and strengthen your trust in yourself.
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Mastering Equestrian Mindset: From Self-Doubt to Confidence

Welcome to the second boot camp episode specially designed to empower equestrians to build confidence and eliminate self-doubt. In this session, we chat about the concepts of being at cause and being at effect, exploring how these mindsets impact our pursuit of goals and ambitions.
Discover strategies to transition from a passive, reactive state to an empowered, proactive mindset, taking full responsibility for your progress by cultivating effective habits. Learn the importance of small, consistent actions linked to your personal motivation and how they can quietly but powerfully propel you toward your equestrian ambitions.
Join us as we explore different approaches to setting up meaningful habits by connecting them to your 'why' and see how these incremental steps form a strong foundation for your future successes.
 
If you're enjoying my podcast, I'd be so grateful if you could vote for it in the Equestrian Business Awards - https://www.equestrianbusinessawards.co.uk/nominate I'd be in the Equestrian Media category. And thank-you, it means so much to me!
 

Transform Your Riding Mindset: Stop Negative Self-Talk

Welcome to a brand new episode for 2025 - A Boot Camp to get your riding mindset (and performance) shifted! First of all, we delve into the impact of your words on your equestrian pursuits.  
On this episode, discover the profound influence of words - those spoken and in your head - on your perception of yourself as a rider. 
I'll give you 4 easy ways to change the words to use to change how you think, which changes how you act and ride. From complaining to gossiping, this accumulation of words can stop us from having confident, doubt-free riding.
Become your own best cheerleader in the saddle. Starting with Episode 1 of the Boot Camp. More next week.
 
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Riding the Waves: Diana Burgess's Journey from Canada to the UK Equestrian Scene

Join the conversation with Diana Burgess, a passionate coach and equestrian who has journeyed from Canada to the UK, mentored by renowned riders like Bruce Davidson and Lucinda Green along the way. Diana shares her unique beginnings, love for horses, and how her determination led her to compete at top-level events like Blenheim and Bramham, reaching the long list for the Canadian Olympic team.
Discover how Diana's journey was shaped by family support, her experiences in elite equestrian complexes, and transformative encounters such as her time with Bruce Davidson in the States. Explore the role sports psychology and mindset coaching have played in her evolution as a trainer, providing her students with tailored mental strategies to enhance their riding skills.
Diana delves into the magical world of her beach retreats, combining natural beauty with equestrian adventure, offering riders a unique opportunity for reflection and growth. Learn about her plans for future events and her ongoing commitment to coaching and empowering equestrians worldwide.
 
Contact Diana
Website:
https://www.dianaburgessequestrian.com/
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063586511812
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diana_burgess_equestrian/
 
 
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A Festive Equestrian Journey: Christmas Eve Visualisation

Welcome to this special Christmas Eve episode, where we focus on becoming more connected with our equestrian dreams. Whether you're by the fireplace or braving the winter chill, join us for a guided visualisation journey. Find solitude and peace as we explore our goals and build renewed focus and confidence in the bustling holiday season.
Envision yourself with your horse in your favourite setting, feeling the bond and harmony in your partnership. Together, we step into an imaginary world of morning light and crisp air, paving the way for a calm, confident riding New Year. This episode helps you connect with your aspirations, grounding you with affirmations of resilience and trust in your journey.
Let this visualisation serve as a reflection as you take these empowering emotions into 2025, solidifying your partnership with your horse and nurturing your potential for growth throughout the coming year.
 
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Chatting with Seonaidh Jamieson: equestrian, author, business growth coach and pole dancer

I loved chatting with Seonaidh (pronounced 'Shona') Jamieson. She is not only a laugh-a-minute (cue no knickers segment!), but she also has some great advice for how to think differently (she combines equestrianism and pole dancing), how to work with neurodivergence and how she makes her ADHD work for her!
 
Seonaidh has always been fascinated by the things that stop us doing what we want to do. Author of 'Why You Skipped Your Workout', she rebels against "Just do it" culture and instead seeks to understand the invisible barriers in our lives, and then help you find ways to overcome them. She believes in making the steps easier so your goals become inevitable, and in many cases, that starts with looking at your expectations.
 
Seonaidh is a business growth coach, combining her years' experience coaching horse riders and pole dancers, her project management experience in the conservation sector, and her 10 years' experience running her own businesses.
 
Contact and follow Seonaidh
https://www.seonaidhjamieson.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/seonaidhjamieson/ 
 
Seonaidh's book
'Why you skipped your workout': https://www.amazon.co.uk/Why-You-Skipped-Your-Workout-ebook/dp/B0BT618GWF/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3VNKDI752KDZN&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.UbipRTO3EXBZJLWTwDGslHrg4K1eL027_B5IDprduz4.wQrBRaNHfFzOYXiVACIfz_iPELGSf8e-x2Q98lBvw4g&dib_tag=se&keywords=why+you+skipped+your+workout&nsdOptOutParam=true&qid=1733823898&sprefix=why+you+skipped+your+workout%2Caps%2C75&sr=8-1
 
Contact Tracey
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Socials: @traceycolenlp
 
Tracey's books
Confident Rider Mindset https://www.amazon.co.uk/Confident-Rider-Mindset-Riding-Success/dp/B0BMPLCB7Z/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_1?crid=3VF9G5BQSS5A3&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.nEnE1CLiv8UAlae_xJSNzQkk-P_U2EFwBKXi4uuj5EDRgiSnwKPk4BJVDDFN16BSroO-Smk5hOwOtAji7Qmc_MEJFPRufzJoL5rKV37upbWSsla3VVblVvpUg9JIQypH.75CnmOOoUydvXjSK3l0U2RxGuzhMNzgvzaIe7zsp3Pc&dib_tag=se&keywords=Tracey+Cole+author&nsdOptOutParam=true&qid=1733824033&sprefix=tracey+cole+author%2Caps%2C80&sr=8-1-fkmr1
 
Confident Skier Mindset 
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Confident-Skier-Mindset-enjoy-skiing-ebook/dp/B0CW18SYG9/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_2?crid=3VF9G5BQSS5A3&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.nEnE1CLiv8UAlae_xJSNzQkk-P_U2EFwBKXi4uuj5EDRgiSnwKPk4BJVDDFN16BSroO-Smk5hOwOtAji7Qmc_MEJFPRufzJoL5rKV37upbWSsla3VVblVvpUg9JIQypH.75CnmOOoUydvXjSK3l0U2RxGuzhMNzgvzaIe7zsp3Pc&dib_tag=se&keywords=Tracey+Cole+author&nsdOptOutParam=true&qid=1733824033&sprefix=tracey+cole+author%2Caps%2C80&sr=8-2-fkmr1

Chatting with Sue Dyson

I was thrilled to invite Sue Dyson onto my podcast. We chatted about how Sue evented and show-jumped to a high level and why studying veterinary science and researching lameness mean so much to her.
 
We talked about her work and her most recent documentary - 'Horses and the Science of Harmony' as well as her previous documentary - 'The 24 Behaviors of the Ridden Horse in Pain: Shifting the Paradigm of How We See Lameness' (both are excellent and very accessible to all horse lovers, see links below.
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Here's a little more information about Sue:
 
Sue Dyson specialised in lameness and poor performance throughout her long veterinary career. In addition, Sue is a rider and has produced horses to the top national level in both eventing and show jumping, which have subsequently competed at European and World Championships and Olympic Games. Sue is also a British Horse Society Instructor (Teaching and Stable Management)
After working for 37 years at the Animal Health Trust in Newmarket, running a clinical referral service for lameness and poor performance, attracting clients from all over the United Kingdom, Ireland and continental Europe, Sue is now an independent consultant.
 
Sue has published more than 450 papers in peer reviewed journals concerning lameness and diagnostic imaging and has lectured worldwide. She is passionate about the interrelationships between horses and riders and promoting better understanding of the interactions between training, riders, tack and horses and how horses adapt to musculoskeletal discomfort.
 
Links to Videos and Book
www.24horsebehaviors.org
 
24 Behaviours of the Ridden Horse in Pain
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hrZgtrqbMVI&t=45s
 
Horses and the Science of Harmony
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ulkLHqHZ3g
 
Harmonious Horsemanship website and book (Sue Dyson & Sue Palmer)
www.harmonioushorsemanship.co.uk  (lots of free resources
 
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Harmonious-Horsemanship-Sue-Dyson/dp/1805140078/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1R4BKTONJWP1V&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.BzvH9XKSUYRjPifmU7yLd3kCOLuKZgOSFXJ_HBQ8WqBtCJs8znWzY2wq4xLS6E-gJeENMFGz68Q2tHhtFzVQ0-uiQtswRo6JQqKR3BjKvFsAptHcYpZuZWucveaVGcfLomaph49fhaalFKX-QBX4ijHwQuK1JkeT65S4Ubze-ZGQkPDMzgIyVSrvNGeFKiCovpPFvna3Fm7qbZXJIeA6cjHPyeN_u5IZgRGSIhIrmMA.pdNhxPFxf9xVX4Oph01rRtRZYe21RIY2HGIbBM6uzW4&dib_tag=se&keywords=sue+dyson&nsdOptOutParam=true&qid=1732803600&sprefix=sue+dyson%2Caps%2C89&sr=8-1
 

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.
*****Podcast special get 15% off at Divine Equestrian's Autumn and Winter stock non-sale items. Use the code TC15 *****
 
Contact Carrie and Browse Divine Equestrian
www.divineequestrian.co.uk 
www.instagram.com/divine_equest
www.facebook.com/divineequestrian 
 

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