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Over The Oxer

All equestrians want to harness mindset know-how and learn the ease of successful riding. On this podcast, I’m demystifying the mind, delving into the best of mindset and debunking myths for equestrians and horse owners. Mindset is the key to solving a host of problems that manifest when we ride, including riding anxiety, self-doubt, limiting belief, imposter syndrome, overwhelm or perfectionism. As an accredited Trainer and Master Coach of NLP and Hypnotherapy, I’ll lead you through the

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11:51

The Science of Energy Fields, Mindset and Riding

Over The Oxer ·

2026/01/13

In this episode, Tracey explores 1930s research by neuroscientist Harold Saxton Burr that suggests we are surrounded by a measurable energy field that guides the body. Learn how your thoughts, emotions and tension could affect your riding and your horse and why understanding this invisible blueprint could change the way you ride (and think) forever.👉 Contact me Info@traceycolenlp.com www.traceycolenlp.com 👉Let's be

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16:23

Feeling Time-Poor? Here's how to stretch time!

Over The Oxer ·

2025/12/23

As we come to the very last episode of 2025 (and honestly, where did that year go?), I wanted to slow things down a little and end the year with something genuinely useful. In this episode, I explore why time can feel as though it’s racing away from us and, drawing on psychology and NLP, I share three simple, practical techniques you can use to change your experience of time—without adding another thing to your already full day. These are quick, realistic tools you can slip into everyday life,

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29:33

Chatting with British flat racingJockey, Georgia Dobie

Over The Oxer ·

2025/12/16

In this week’s episode, I’m thrilled to be joined by rising British flat jockey Georgia Dobie. At just 26, Georgia has carved out an inspiring career in one of the toughest and most competitive corners of horse racing — and she’s still only getting started. From leaving home at 16 to train at the British Racing School, chasing her dreams across the UK and even to Australia, Georgia shares what it’s really like to make it as a professional jockey — the early mornings, fitness routines, the drive to

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8:28

Set Your Ride Up for Success: Pre-Ride Mindset Hacks...

Over The Oxer ·

2025/12/02

What if the way you prepare your mind in the minutes before you ride could transform the entire experience in the saddle? In this episode, Tracey Cole shares simple but powerful mindset techniques you can use on the day of your ride — even while you’re tacking up. Discover how strategic breathing, grounding methods, and mental rehearsal can shift you from anxious or overthinking into calm, connected, and confident. If you’ve ever wished those first few moments of a ride felt easier, clearer, or more

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16:24

The Pre-Ride Mindset That Changes Everything - Part 1

Over The Oxer ·

2025/11/25

Ready to transform your riding mindset? In this episode, Tracey Cole explores simple yet powerful strategies you can start using days — or even just 24 hours — before you ride to feel more confident, focused, and in control in the saddle. From quick visualisations and mindful language to creating pre-ride routines and letting go of perfection, these practical tips help build your mental fitness and set you up for success. Whether you’re preparing for a lesson, a competition, or a casual ride,

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38:13

Chatting about Autism with Jackie McCormick

Over The Oxer ·

2025/11/18

In this uplifting and insightful episode, Tracey is joined by Jackie McCormick, a remarkable woman whose 35-year journey supporting adults and families living with autism has been nothing short of transformative.Jackie brings her deep compassion and experience as both a solution-focused therapist and hypnotherapist, alongside her work as a Centre 10 coach helping riders and horse owners achieve balance, confidence, and clarity. Together, Tracey and Jackie explore autism, neurodiversity, thought

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6:03

Two online events you might like to join

Over The Oxer ·

2025/11/05

A quick message to highlight 2 very special online events happening in November.10th Nov 7:30pm Equestrian R Infinity - 'Horses, Heart, and Stories Behind Racing Silks - A live webinar from Equestrian R Infinity' Register for this free webinar here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/O36Effx0TGyn_3pyK7FJZw?fbclid=IwY2xjawN3AJpleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFrQlNWSEpVZVhmQnFJTVJ4AR5TLiyGoZ8yqDd5x15aZQc5NZILwIIgl7f0W9KdONRA0gMsE_W8PuPDux5vSg_aem_JLVfUVhAop2-dMEfM-qrgQ#/registration 25th Nov

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48:04

Chatting all things holistic with Stella James

Over The Oxer ·

2025/11/04

Today I'm chatting with Stella James, creator of the Horses Holistic Hub. Stella has been an equine professional for over 40 years, and for 25 years an NLP Master Practitioner and Advanced Huna Practitioner. She's passionate about horses and personal development - but that is only scratching the surface of her talents. Stella is qualified in yoga, Equine Facilitated Mentoring, Time Line Therapy®, the ancient Hawaiian practice of Huna and natural astrology. We chat about her horsey journey and

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43:26

Chatting with BD Para Director and Dressage TestPro...

Over The Oxer ·

2025/10/21

This week, I'm chatting with Tracy-Anne Ormrod. Tracy is a co-founder of Lion Dog Apps, the developers of Dressage TestPro, the dressage learning app. She has been riding and competing since the age of 10 representing Great Britain at 4 European Championships as a pony rider. Tracy was elected British Dressage Para Director 4 years ago and starts her second term this October; she is also Chief Selector for the Great Britain Paras.We chat about her horsey and tech journeys and how useful the

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22:42

High-functionign anxiety - the hidden truths

Over The Oxer ·

2025/10/07

High-functioning anxiety is incredibly common, largely unheard of and seldom talked about. But if you or someone you know is a high achiever, appears outwardly successful and inwardly a mass of stress, nerves and worries, then that's what it is. A problem arises when we start to believe that this way of being is normal and necessary.What are the red flags if it's mostly hidden? Let's find out! Contact me Info@traceycolenlp.com www.traceycolenlp.com Watch on

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33:59

Chatting Pony Books with Jane Badger

Over The Oxer ·

2025/09/30

Did you enjoy reading pony books? Maybe you're a Pullein-Thompson sisters fan or a Jill/Jinny fan? Many of these books have been beautifully republished by Jane Badger Books and are available to read as paperbacks and e-books. Jane publishes classic horse and pony books, and writes about them too. She's written Heroines on Horseback - the Pony Book in Children's Fiction, as well as a follow on to the Jill stories. She tells us about how publishing these books came about, as well as the enormous

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24:04

Catching up and slowing my mind

Over The Oxer ·

2025/09/23

My first solo episode after my little summer break. A round up of what I've been up to and a way to slow your mind.Interested in Equestrian R Infinity and their retraining or ethical racehorse training and ownership? https://eqrltd.com/ Evening Bootcamp for Australia, New Zealand and East Asia (morning time in the UK/Europe too) Register your interest now by email info@traceycolenlp.com or message me on social media (below). Dr Renee Tucker's Biokinetic

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45:04

Chatting with The Disruptive Equestrian, Alison Lincoln

Over The Oxer ·

2025/09/16

Alison Lincoln has been passionate about horses since childhood, moving from a traditional Pony Club and competition background into a lifelong exploration of equine performance, coaching, and welfare. After completing a pioneering degree in Equine Sports Coaching, she went on to lecture at equestrian colleges across the UK and authored her first book, Equine Sports Coaching, bringing coaching theory from wider sport into the equestrian world. Her second book, Be Your Own Equine Sports Coach,

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34:27

Chatting with Show-Jumper Aileen Feeney - An MND...

Over The Oxer ·

2025/08/19

Aileen Feeney is a producer of young showjumping and eventing horses. She show-jumped herself to a high level and ran a successful yard in Cheshire, England for 20 years before moving back and setting up business in Northern Ireland. Aileen is currently under investigation for Motor Neuron Disease (MND); this disease is a degenerative illness of the nervous system, usually progressing quickly and for which there is no cure. We chat about Aileen's love of horses and show-jumping, how she produced

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37:58

Chatting with Coach and Emotional Labour Researcher...

Over The Oxer ·

2025/07/08

This week, I'm chatting with Ellie Halsey. Ellie did some sterling research on emotional labour in equestrian coaches and her findings are highly relevant to all riders and horse owners. Emotional labour is about the effortful way we all carry and suppress emotions in our daily lives, something equestrian coaches do quite a bit of!Ellie is a Performance Coach/BHSI and British Equestrian Level 4 Coach, with an MSc in Professional Practice in Sport Coaching. She has been coaching for almost 30

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08:47

Quick check-in

Over The Oxer ·

2025/07/07

A quick check-in with you, hpw are things going? How are your riding plans going? Contact me info@traceycolenlp.com Socials: @traceycolenlp www.traceycolenlp.com FREE GROUP MINDSET SESSION with me 10th July 2025 at 6pm UK time - simply write a 5* review, email me to say you've done it and join the Zoom call or recording absolutely free, gratis and no cost! UPCOMING EVENTS 1. Mindset workshop and/or 1:1 and/or riding lesson at Wakesfield RDA, West Yorkshire, England *Saturday 12th

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17:29

Be Like Water: for Equestrian Confidence and Calm

Over The Oxer ·

2025/06/17

In this episode, we explore the powerful intersection between equestrian mindset and the timeless wisdom of Bruce Lee. Drawing on Lee’s philosophy of mental clarity, adaptability, and inner strength, we reflect on how his teachings can inspire riders to develop focus, presence, and emotional control in the saddle. Whether you're facing nerves before a competition or working through a training block, this episode offers practical tools to help you “be like water” and ride with confidence, fluidity,

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28:55

Nerves, Nominations, Oxers and NLP: my story

Over The Oxer ·

2025/06/10

🎙️ In this solo episode of Over the Oxer, I’m doing something a little different—sharing my own story. From being a pony-mad preschooler in Warrington to riding across the Kansas prairies, I talk about my lifelong love of horses, the bumps along the way, and how mindset work transformed my confidence in the saddle.I've also a very exciting announcement: Over the Oxer has been named a finalist in the Equestrian Media category at the Equestrian Business Awards! Plus, I invite you to take part in a

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19:58

Predict Success: The Neuroscience-Backed Path to...

Over The Oxer ·

2025/05/27

This episode explores predictive coding, a powerful psychological model that explains how the brain generates expectations based on past experiences, emotional states and environmental cues. For equestrians, these predictions can unconsciously influence posture, tension, decision-making, and even horse–rider communication—often reinforcing fear-based or limiting patterns. Learn how this can be turned on its head to help riders re-programme their brain’s default responses and ride with greater calm,

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18:51

Perimenopause, menopause and PMT: the impact on...

Over The Oxer ·

2025/05/06

In this episode, we explore how hormonal changes during pre-menstruation, perimenopause, and menopause can impact rider confidence. We break down the science behind oestrogen levels, cortisol spikes, adrenal fatigue, blood sugar crashes, and liver function — and how these influence mindset, anxiety, and body regulation in the saddle.■ Free Download: Hormonal Rider Confidence Cheat Sheet A printable 2-page PDF with insights, diagrams, and daily strategies to support your confidence through

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