Over The Oxer

Ever notice how a negative thought, a past fall or a fear of failure can sneak up on you? In this episode, Tracey explores the fascinating psychology of her horsefly metaphor. Discover how horses handle threats instantly and how you can use the precision of NLP to quickly zap the lingering after-effects of old mindset "bites" and so restore your confidence effortlessly.
 
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In this episode, host Tracey Cole sits down with Cat Carter, a Scottish equine sports massage therapist and the driving force behind Equine Qualifications UK (EQ UK). Cat shares her fascinating journey from buying a "secret horse" as a teenager to taking over the legacy of Lingfield Equine Distance Learning.
 
Tracey and Cat discuss why education is the ultimate tool for improving equine welfare, the dangers of relying on AI and social media "gurus" for medical advice, and how a revolutionary new mobile app is set to bring trusted, verified equine knowledge right to your fingertips.
 
Key Takeaways from This Episode
The Power of Early Intervention: How recognizing subtle pain patterns can prevent long-term, irreversible damage in our horses.
Challenging the Status Quo: Why the phrase "that’s just how they go" is a red flag that demands critical thought and deeper investigation.
Navigating Information Overload: The inherent dangers of overconfident AI platforms and social media misinformation in the equestrian world.
The Future of Equine Learning: How EQ UK is transforming over 30 years of traditional distance-learning materials into a modern, gamified mobile experience.
Timestamps & Chapters
[00:00] – Introduction Tracey welcomes Scottish equine sports massage therapist Cat Carter to discuss her commitment to equine and human welfare through education.
[01:15] – The "Secret Horse" and Teenage Drama Cat shares her non-horsey background, saving up in secret to buy her first horse at 17, and the dramatic hospital room confession to her parents.
[04:20] – Overcoming Career Roadblocks How traditional school career guidance failed to show the true scope of the equine industry, leading Cat to study psychology first.
[06:10] – A Heartbreaking Catalyst for Change The moving story of the loan mare who inspired Cat to pursue equine massage therapy as a tool for early intervention and pain recognition.
[09:45] – Pattern Recognition & Staying in Your Lane How paraprofessionals act as a bridge between owners and veterinarians, and why we must challenge normalized behaviors like "grumpiness."
[13:10] – The Birth of Equine Qualifications UK (EQ UK) How EQ UK started as a social enterprise to widen access to the industry for young people, evolving into a trusted hub for welfare-centered education.
[15:30] – Honoring a Legacy: Lingfield Distance Learning The history of Paula Clements’ pioneering correspondence courses and how her family donated 30 years of intellectual property to EQ UK to keep it non-profit.
[19:40] – The Danger of AI & Internet "Gurus" Cat shares her funny yet alarming experience arguing with Gemini and ChatGPT over a tendon rehab plan, highlighting why critical thinking is vital.
[23:15] – Sneak Peek: The "Duolingo for Horse Care" App Cat reveals details about the upcoming mobile app launching early next year, featuring bite-sized learning, quizzes, and a centralized hub for CPD events.
 
Find Cat
Instagram: @equk__
Equine Qualifications UK: https://equk.org/
Lingfield Equine Distance Learning: https://www.horse-care.co.uk/
 
 
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Ever felt like you are riding the 'ghost' of a past bad experience rather than the horse underneath you today? In this episode of Over the Oxer we are diving into the neuroscience of performance. It turns out your brain does not actually wait for sensory data to tell it what is happening in the saddle. Instead, it spends every millisecond predicting what is about to happen based on your past experiences, creating your reality out of guesswork.
Join Tracey as she breaks down why your brain creates the scary movie before you even reach the spooky corner, how this accidental loop causes your horse to feed off your tension and the exact three-step process you can use to interrupt the guesswork, rewrite the script and override your brain autopilot. It is time to stop reacting to the past and start riding the horse you actually have in the moment you're actually riding.
 
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Step into a calmer kind of confidence before you ride.
Over the Oxer is a guided visualisation/ mental rehearsal designed specifically for riders who want to build quiet self-belief, focus, and trust in their ability, without pressure, hype or overthinking.
In this immersive experience, you’re gently led through a  journey of sensory imagery, where rhythm, breath and horse-and-rider connection become anchors for clarity and composure. You’ll be invited into a space where riding feels less like effort… and more like alignment.
This is not for listening in the car, and not for while you ride.
Whether you’re preparing for a competition, a lesson, or simply want to strengthen your mindset, this episode helps you arrive at the yard already steady, already centred, already enough.
Because the best rides don’t begin in the arena…they begin in the mind.
 
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Have you lost your riding mojo? Trying to get out to the yard or prepare for a competition feels like you're swimming through thick custard in heavy lead boots?
In this episode of Over the Oxer, host Tracey Cole (Master NLP Trainer and Equestrian Mental Performance Coach) unpacks the hidden psychology behind why we lose our momentum, why standard "willpower" is a trap, and how to stop relying on fickle emotions to get in the saddle.
 You aren't lazy; your unconscious mind is operating an energy-saving defence mechanism.
What you’ll discover in this episode:
The 3 Culprits of Momentum Loss: How life overwhelm, subconscious fear blocks, and broken habits actively sabotage your consistency.
Motivation vs. Drive: Why "feeling-based" and "word-based" motivation inevitably fail you when you're exhausted or stressed.
The Power of Drive: How to cultivate a steady, internal, identity-level engine that gets you out the door effortlessly—no matter the weather or your mood.
NLP Tools for Performance: How to rewrite the neural patterns and fear blocks keeping you stuck.
Stop waiting for motivation to strike. Tune in to find your deep, unstoppable drive and drop the rider guilt for good!
 
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Ever wondered why telling yourself “don’t tense up” or “don’t look at that corner” actually makes your horse spook? In this episode of Over the Oxer, we strip away the cheesy, vague advice and dive into the practical neuroscience and NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) behind equestrian mindset and rider confidence.
Discover the two specific ways your unconscious mind actively works against your riding goals without your permission—including the "Negation Trap" and how your brain's internal search engine filters out success.
 
Learn how your horse reads the micro-tonal muscle changes caused by these thoughts, and walk away with one highly actionable, zero-fluff strategy to instantly hijack your focus, drop your tension, and build a reliable feedback loop of calm, assertive horsemanship. Perfect for amateur and professional riders alike who want real, usable sports psychology for the saddle.
Keywords: equestrian confidence, rider anxiety, horse riding mindset, sports psychology for equestrians, NLP for riders, over the oxer podcast, stopping horse spooking, equestrian performance coach, horse training psychology.
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In this episode, we dive deep into the fascinating world of Tucker Biokinetic Technique (TBT). Have you ever felt like your horse’s performance was "just a little bit off"—like an old analogue radio with a bit of static? Join me as I explore how to fine-tune your horse’s health from a "usable" signal to a "crystal-clear" digital frequency.
Drawing on a professional background in biochemistry, I bridge the gap between peer-reviewed science and the intangible, staggering results of energy work. We're moving beyond simple skeletal alignment to discuss the energetic motility of organs, fascia, nerves and blood vessels.
In this episode, we discuss:
The "Achilles" Effect: How primary causes (like chemical burdens from wormers, vaccines, or fertilisers) create a ripple effect of compensations that lead to lameness or tension.
The Liver-Ligament Connection: Why a stressed detox organ might be the hidden reason your horse isn’t repairing soft tissue.
What Happens in a TBT Session: From "listening" to bioenergy frequencies to the subtle physical shifts you can expect to see in your horse.
The Confidence to Ride Forward: How knowing your horse is truly in alignment—not just "managed"—transforms your confidence in the saddle.
Whether you are in the UK, the US, or listening from Singapore and Vietnam, this episode is a must-listen for any equestrian looking for the "primary cause" behind their horse's physical struggles.
Key Keywords: Tucker Biokinetic Technique, TBT, Equine Bioenergy, Horse Alignment, Equine Biochemistry, Fascia Release, Horse Health, Holistic Equestrian, Equine Detox, Performance Horse Rehab.
Enjoyed the show? Please leave a review and subscribe! If you have questions about TBT or want to share your horse's journey, drop us a message—I’d love to hear from you.
 
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How do you prepare your mind before you swing into the saddle? In this episode of Over the Oxer, host Tracey Cole looks into the fascinating neuroscience of relaxation. We explore a landmark study from the University of Sussex which reveals that just six minutes of reading can slash stress levels by a staggering 68%. Whether you're a competitive rider or a happy hacker, discover why "escapism" is actually a high-performance tool for better horse-and-rider communication.
 
What You’ll Learn:
The Sussex Study: Why reading outperforms music, walking, and even tea for stress reduction.
Physiological Syncing: How lowering your heart rate through reading prevents your horse from picking up on your "barn brain" tension.
The Boot Room Protocol: A practical 6-minute habit to transform your ride before you even tack up.
Resources Mentioned:
The Study: Lewis, D. (2009). Galaxy Stress Research. Mindlab International, University of Sussex.
 
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This week on Over the Oxer, I’m joined by the brilliant Kristi Seymour. Kristi is a licensed clinical therapist with over 20 years’ experience, a lifelong equestrian (five decades in the saddle and counting!) and the founder of EquiMind.
Kristi joined me from Alaska at a rather eye-watering 5:00 AM to dig into the science of why our performance often "breaks" under pressure. As a Master Trainer of NLP, I found it fascinating to look at the "in-the-moment" physiology of riding. We discuss what to do in that moment when the adrenaline hits and how we can use our own nervous system to send clearer, calmer signals to our horses.
 
Kristi Seymour is a clinical therapist, author, and equestrian performance coach. She created EquiMind to give riders practical, "in-the-pocket" tools to manage anxiety and find their flow. Whether you’re a hack-out enthusiast or a professional with a string of five horses, Kristi’s approach is about making the time we spend in the saddle more joyful and effective.
Enjoyed this? Please do subscribe and leave a review on Listen Notes or your chosen podcast platform—it really helps other riders find the show.
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Websites: equimind.net | theequestrianmind.com
The App: Search for EquiMind on the Apple App Store (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/equimind/id6758806772) or Google Play.
Socials: Find her on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/prinz7575/) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/kristi.seymour).
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There are certain phrases that stay with us, aren’t there? The ones we heard as children, sometimes said in jest, sometimes in frustration, that quietly shape how we deal with our emotions long after the moment has passed.
In this episode of Over the Oxer, I share a couple that stayed with me growing up, including one involving the M6 motorway 🙈, and how those seemingly throwaway comments can teach us to either brush things off or keep everything bottled up.
Not everyone processes emotion in the same way. Some of us let things pass straight through. Others learn, often without realising, to hold it all in, to stay quiet, to stay “good”, to not make a fuss. Over time, that can build into something much bigger beneath the surface.
If you have ever wondered why a calm, steady horse suddenly starts to spook, nap or react in ways you did not expect, we explore that too. What if that shift is not something going wrong, but something finally going right? What if it is a sign of trust?
This episode gently connects the dots between our own emotional habits and what we see in our horses, especially those “quiet” types who may simply not have felt safe enough to express themselves before.
Inside this episode:
How early messages can shape emotional patterns
Why bottling things up does not make them disappear
The parallels between human and horse behaviour
Simple, kind ways to release and process emotions
How Timeline Therapy® can help untangle emotions stored over time
If you have ever felt like you should not feel something, or found yourself holding it all together on the outside, this conversation will resonate.
If you enjoy Over the Oxer, I would be so grateful if you could follow, rate and leave a short review on Listen Notes or your favourite podcast platform. It really helps other riders find the show and means I can keep creating episodes to support you.
Take a moment for yourself, have a listen, and remember you do not have to hold it all in. 💛
 
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Have you ever felt like two different people at once? One part of you desperately wants to do X (gallop, jump or compete), while the other part is screaming for you to do Y (stay safe on the ground)? You aren't "losing your nerve", you’re experiencing an internal conflict. And they're all too common.
In this episode of Over the Oxer, Equestrian NLP expert Tracey Cole dives into the concept of "Parts." Discover why your brain creates parts and why fighting your fear only makes it stronger. Tracey shares a powerful, hands-on NLP exercise to help you integrate these conflicting parts, turning your mental tug-of-war into a unified, confident partnership with your horse.
In this 10-minute episode, you’ll learn:
The "Positive Intent" of 'Negative' Parts: Why it is actually trying to help you (and how to negotiate with it).
The Achiever vs. The Protector: Identifying the two "Parts" that dominate your equestrian mindset.
The Visual Squash Exercise: A step-by-step NLP technique to stop the internal argument and find your focus.
Congruent Riding: How becoming a "unified rider" clarifies your aids and helps your horse feel more secure.
 
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Have you ever felt like you’ve lost your "nerve," or that you can't ride like your younger self any more?
 
In this episode, we tackle the "invisible hurdle"—the self-talk that dictates our physical limits in the saddle. We look into a fascinating 1979 Harvard study where a group of men physically "de-aged" simply by changing their mental environment. If you’ve been telling yourself the "old man programme," it’s time for a software update.
Learn how to communicate with your cells, reclaim your bravery, and prove that your best riding years aren't behind you—they’re right now.
 
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Episode 187 of Over The Oxer sees Tracey Cole in conversation with equine behaviour expert Nadia Hernandez, exploring the powerful link between horse behaviour and rider mindset. Blending human psychology with equine science, Nadia explains why horses mirror our emotions, how prey animal instincts drive reactions like spooking and bolting, and what riders often misunderstand about their horse’s behaviour. Packed with practical insight, this episode shares simple but effective tools to improve confidence, regulate your nervous system and create a calmer, safer partnership with your horse through breathing, present moment awareness and gratitude. You’ll also learn how to rebuild trust after setbacks, manage fear and “what if” thinking, and develop a stronger, more balanced horse and rider partnership. Perfect for anyone interested in equestrian mindset, horse behaviour, confidence in the saddle and improving performance through better connection.
 
Connect with Nadia:Instagram (English): https://www.instagram.com/nadia_hernandez.pFacebook (English): https://www.facebook.com/nadiahernandezpLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadia-hernandez
 
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This week on Over The Oxer, I’m joined by the wonderful Alex Fleming, someone I’ve known and admired for several years now. Alex helps horse riders train their brains for confidence, trust and enjoyment in the saddle, and in this conversation we go deep into the real psychology behind confidence, mindset and performance with horses.
Alex shares her journey into the horse world, from starting at a riding school with no horsey background, to working in racing, becoming an instructor and eventually moving into psychology, NLP and hypnotherapy after experiencing a profound loss that shook her own confidence and identity as a rider.
This is a powerful and honest conversation about confidence, nervous systems, kindness towards ourselves, and why mindset work is not a luxury in riding – it’s essential.
 
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Have you ever entered the arena and suddenly forgotten your "C" from your "E"? Or couldn't remember whether your next jump was the red oxer or the yellow double? In this quirky episode of Over the Oxer Equestrian Mindset Podcast, we dive into a fascinating "brain hack" involving nothing more than your own two hands. We explore the 2013 research by Ruth Propper on hemispheric encoding and retrieval—specifically, how squeezing your fists in a certain order might actually prime your brain to memorise courses and tests more effectively. Whether you're a show jumper or a dressage rider, this "Memory Sandwich" technique might be the missing piece in your mental performance toolkit.
 
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🧠Next NLP Practitioner and NLP Coach Training: Starts 18t hMay. Every Monday 1:30-5pm UK time. You can also learn form the recodings. No prior learning needed.  NLP only for Practitioner and 5 certifications for the NLP Coach (all internationally recognised, accredited and certified by professsional boards) https://traceycolenlp.com/product/empowered-equestrian-coach/
 
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📕 Confident Rider Mindset Book/ Audiobook: https://tinyurl.com/ypjunref