Hypnosis for Riders - Busting the Myths & Finding the Truth
Hypnosis for Riders - Busting the Myths & Finding the Truth
Discover the truth about hypnosis and how it can transform your riding confidence, focus, and performance. In this powerful episode of The Neil Foster Rider Mindset Podcast, equestrian mindset coach Neil Foster explores the science, psychology, and neuroscience behind hypnosis for riders, and busts the biggest myths that keep many equestrians from unlocking their full potential.
Learn how hypnosis helps riders overcome fear, rebuild confidence after a fall, manage nerves, and ride with calm connection. Backed by real-world research and rider success stories, Neil explains how this natural mental state can rewire your mind for success, both in and out of the saddle.
What you’ll discover:
What hypnosis really is (and what it isn’t)
How hypnosis affects the rider’s brain and body
The neuroscience behind calmness, confidence, and focus
How top athletes use hypnosis and mental rehearsal for peak performance
Real stories from riders who have used hypnosis to regain trust, courage, and joy
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Free 10-Minute Rider Confidence Audio - Click to sign up for yours
The Neil Foster Rider Mindset Podcast Facebook Group
Coming soon: Free Rider Confidence Workbook & Hypnosis Recording
If you’re ready to understand the truth about hypnosis and harness your subconscious power to become a more confident, connected rider, this episode is for you.
Don’t forget to like, follow, and share the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Podbean to help more riders discover these powerful mindset tools.
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Resilience in Riding: Staying Strong Through the Ups and Downs
Every rider faces tough days, setbacks, refusals, fear, frustration, or simply feeling stuck. In this empowering episode of The Neil Foster Rider Mindset Podcast, equestrian mindset coach Neil Foster dives deep into the power of resilience, the emotional strength that helps you stay calm, confident, and motivated through the ups and downs of your riding journey.
You’ll learn how to train your mind just like you train your horse, with patience, kindness, and consistency. Neil shares real coaching insights, NLP techniques, and hypnosis strategies to help you bounce back from challenges, reframe negative thinking, and rediscover your love for riding.
In this episode:
What true resilience means for riders
How to transform frustration into learning
Simple NLP tools to manage nerves and self-doubt
How hypnosis helps rebuild confidence and calm
Why mindset matters more than perfection
Perfect for dressage, eventing, and leisure riders who want to develop mental stamina, emotional balance, and unshakeable confidence in and out of the saddle.
Join the conversation:
👉 Follow Neil on social media @NeilFosterEquestrianMindsetCoach
👉 Join The Neil Foster Rider Mindset Podcast Facebook Group for rider discussions, support, and extra mindset tips
👉 Keep an eye out for Neil’s brand-new Free Ride Confidence Workbook and Hypnosis Recording coming soon!
⭐ If you enjoy the show, please like, share, follow, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Podbean, and help more riders build unstoppable confidence.
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What Horses Teach Us About Patience and Perspective
In this inspiring episode, equestrian mindset coach Neil Foster explores how our horses quietly teach us the art of patience, perspective, and emotional balance, both in the saddle and in everyday life.
Through heartfelt stories, real-world riding examples, and powerful mindset tools, Neil shares how to stay calm under pressure, rebuild confidence after setbacks, and see challenges as opportunities for growth.
Whether you’re an event rider, dressage enthusiast, or simply someone who loves learning from horses, this episode will help you deepen your partnership, strengthen your mental resilience, and find joy in the journey, not just the results.
You’ll learn:
Why patience is an active skill, not passive waiting
How horses mirror your inner state and emotions
Simple ways to shift your mindset from frustration to focus
How perspective transforms “mistakes” into milestones
Listen now to reconnect with what truly matters in your riding: trust, understanding, and presence.
Don’t forget to like, follow, and share the podcast!
Join the Neil Foster Rider Mindset Facebook Group for exclusive discussions and support.
Watch out for Neil’s Free Rider Confidence Workbook and accompanying hypnosis recording, coming soon to help you ride with calm, clarity, and confidence.
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More than Your Riding - Identity Beyond The Saddle
More Than Your Riding – Identity Beyond the Saddle
Do you ever feel like your confidence, mood, or self-worth depend on how your last ride went? This episode of The NeilFoster Rider Mindset Podcast is here to help you rediscover who you truly are, beyond the saddle.
In “More Than Your Riding: Identity Beyond the Saddle,” Neil explores how to separate your performance from your identity so you can ride, and live with more balance, joy, and self-belief.
Using powerful NLP techniques, practical Cognitive Behavioural Therapy tools, and a calming guided visualisation, you’ll learn how to:
Reframe negative thoughts and build lasting confidence
Break free from the “Equestrian Identity Trap”
Anchor your sense of self, even when things don’t go to plan
Reconnect with who you are beyond the arena
Whether you’re an eventer, dressage rider, or happy hacker, this episode will help you find peace, purpose, and pride both on and off your horse.
Join the conversation in the Neil Foster Rider Mindset Podcast Facebook Group, where riders just like you share wins, worries, and wisdom.
You are more than your riding.
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Why Riders Quit and How to Build Long-Lasting Motivation
Have you ever thought about giving up riding? This happens to a lot of riders. In this episode of The Neil Foster Rider Mindset Podcast, Neil explores the real reasons riders quit, from burnout, fear, and comparison to unrealistic expectations, and shares practical, proven strategies to help you reignite your passion and stay motivated for the long haul.
You’ll discover:
The psychology of motivation and why it rises and falls
How NLP, hypnosis, and coaching tools can shift your mindset
Simple strategies to build lasting confidence and joy in the saddle
Why reconnecting with your deeper “why” keeps you riding through challenges
Whether you’re a competitive equestrian or a rider who simply loves spending time with your horse, this episode will give you the tools, encouragement, and belief to keep showing up, even when it feels tough.
Subscribe now and join our supportive rider community in the Neil Foster Rider Mindset Podcast Facebook Group
The Neil Foster Rider Mindset Podcast
Equestrian Mindset Coaching for Confidence, Focus & Peak Riding Performance
Unlock your full potential as a rider with The Neil Foster Rider Mindset Podcast—the go-to podcast for horse riders who want to boost confidence, overcome fear, and develop a winning mindset in the saddle.
Hosted by Neil Foster, a leading equestrian mindset coach, this podcast delivers practical, psychology-based mindset training to help you ride with clarity, courage, and control. Whether you’re preparing for a competition or working with your horse at home, each episode equips you with the tools to ride at your best—mentally and physically.
What You’ll Learn in Each Episode:
How to overcome riding anxiety and fear of failure
Strategies to build mental toughness and riding confidence
Goal-setting techniques for equestrian success
Ways to strengthen the bond between horse and rider
Proven mindset tools used by elite equestrian athletes
This podcast is ideal for dressage riders, show jumpers, eventers, and passionate amateurs who want to gain a competitive edge and enjoy their riding journey with more belief and less stress.
If you’re ready to think like a champion and ride with purpose, subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Podbean, Spotify, or your favourite podcast app. Because when you master your mindset, every ride becomes a success.
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