The Neil Foster Rider Mindset Podcast

The Rider’s Gratitude Reset: Horse Riding Confidence, Equestrian Mindset & Hypnosis

In 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 download to help you drift off peacefully and wake up motivated.
Join the community inside The Neil Foster Rider Mindset Podcast Facebook Group, and follow Neil on Instagram and Facebook for daily equestrian mindset coaching and peak performance strategies. Listen now and learn how gratitude can turn frustration into focus, calm, and joy in your riding.

Create Your Competition Mindset Routine for Equestrians

Step 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 your best under pressure.
Plus: grab your free Competition Mindset Routine Checklist & Builder to personalise your own pre-show ritual and start competing with confidence. The link is in The Neil Foster Rider Mindset Podcast Facebook Group
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The Power of Language: How to Speak to Yourself Like a Champion | Inside the Rider’s Mind Series

Episode 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 how language rewires your mindset
Common rider self-talk mistakes that undermine confidence
Practical examples of performance-driven phrasing
The simple Language Audit tool to transform your mindset today
Plus, Neil shares powerful rider language drills and a free Rider’s Language Audit Worksheet to help you change the way you speak to yourself, and your horse,  starting right now.
🎧 Perfect for competitive riders, nervous riders, and anyone who wants to ride with more focus, belief, and confidence.
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Building Resilience: When Things Don’t Go to Plan

Building 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 anxiety, and ride with focus. Packed with practical tips for dressage riders, show jumpers, eventers, and leisure riders, this episode is essential listening for anyone who wants to improve their mindset, build confidence, and achieve their riding goals. Join the Neil Foster Rider Mindset Podcast Facebook Group, subscribe for exclusive equestrian mindset tips, and start building the mental strength to ride at your best.

Visualisation: Seeing the Round Before You Ride It | Neil Foster Rider Mindset Podcast

Visualisation: 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 to help you ride with calm, focus, and flow, plus tips on using hypnosis to make your imagery even more effective.
Download your free Visualisation Skills Guide in the Neil Foster Rider Mindset Podcast Facebook Group 
Perfect for showjumpers, dressage riders, eventers and everyday equestrians who want to perform at their best, from the inside out.
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Episode 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 focused riding• Proven tools like NLP, hypnosis, and mindfulness to sharpen your mental edge• Neil’s 3-Minute Pre-Ride Focus Drill you can use today• Real coaching stories from riders who’ve unlocked next-level performance
If you’ve ever overthought a test, frozen under pressure, or left the arena feeling mentally exhausted, this episode is for you.
Master your mindset. Lead with clarity. Ride with purpose.
Subscribe to Inside the Neil Foster Rider Mindset Podcast for weekly mindset strategies that build confidence, focus, and calm in the saddle.Click here to join the free The Neil Foster Rider Mindset Podcast Facebook group, download guided audios, or connect with Neil directly.
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The Inner Critic: How to Stop Beating Yourself Up

In 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: Focus Like a Pro – Train Your Mind Like You Train Your Horse, featuring a 3-minute focus drill every rider can use before every session to improve connection and performance.
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Let’s ride with our minds, and lead with our hearts.

🎧 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 TrapThe Neil Foster Rider Mindset Podcast – Inside the Rider’s MindHosted 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 mindset, how to bounce back with confidence, and how to love the process of riding again, even when things don’t go to plan.
Plus, Neil shares his proven 3-R Rider Reset Technique - a practical, quick mental reset to use after disappointing rounds.
Whether you’re a dressage rider, show jumper, or eventer, this episode is a must-listen for anyone serious about riding with freedom, resilience, and a champion’s mindset.
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🧠 It's time to redefine success in your riding — and remember: you are not your last round.
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Inside The Riders Mind Series Episode 2: Managing Nerves – How to Ride Confident When It Counts

Episode 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 and centers you
Reframe nerves into excitement and performance fuel
Whether you're prepping for your next competition or simply want to ride with more confidence every day, this episode gives you the tools to show up at your best—when it counts most.
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🎧 Hit play now and take control of your mindset—because your confidence is your most powerful aid.
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🎙 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 traits elite equestrians share
How your mental approach influences your horse’s confidence, focus, and connection
Why mindset work is more than just confidence, it’s a long-term commitment to becoming the rider you know you can be
Whether you compete at grassroots or five-star level, this series will help you train your mind like you train your horse.
New episodes drop every Wednesday, covering topics like managing nerves, silencing your inner critic, building resilience, and creating a personalized competition mindset routine.
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