Over The Oxer

We talk endlessly in riding about the seat, legs, hands, and core—but what if the most powerful, game-changing aid is the one you’re using right now without even thinking about it?

In this episode of Over the Oxer, host Tracey Cole sits down with Jane Randall—BD Level 4 Coach, MSc in Sports Coaching, Advanced Functional Breath Work Coach and founder of Signature Breath. Jane shares her fascinating journey from rid...

Traditional NLP and hypnotherapy courses can feel overwhelming—either crammed into intense, exhausting weekend marathons or packed with heavy academic jargon. That’s why I created a brand-new way to learn: Learn, Watch, Practise, Become. Master concepts through bite-sized 10–20 minute videos, see techniques used in real client sessions and build true confidence on live practice days. Plus, get four internationally...

Ever feel your stomach drop or your hands start to shake before you get in the saddle? In this episode, we’re diving into a brilliantly simple, instant brain hack to interrupt those riding nerves: the sour sweet trick. Tune in to find out exactly how distracting your tastebuds can completely reset your nervous system, override the panic button and get you back in the zone.

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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 soc...

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 o...

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 ...

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...

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 r...

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 betw...

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 ac...

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 fascin...

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 throw...

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 ...

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&rsqu...

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 practica...

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 h...