Over The Oxer

Why do so many non-professional riders put themselves through competition anxiety week after week - when the best part often feels like the cheesy chips on the drive home? In this episode of Over the Oxer, I chat about...

Overthinking is an exhausting habit. That constant internal chatter and negative running commentary do more than drain your mental energy; they spill directly into your physical riding, causing tension, doubt, and...

How do we create safe environments and help riders feel confident, supported and motivated? In the latest episode of Over the Oxer, I am joined by the brilliant Randi Thompson, founder of the Equine Safety and Success...

Ever feel yourself holding your breath, or gripping or tightening the reins when your horse tenses up? In this episode of Over the Oxer, we explore Hakalau, an ancient Hawaiian vision technique that shifts your state in...

In this episode, I'm joined by Lisa Hansford, founder of ACE Adult Horse Camps and an experienced equestrian with more than 30 years in the saddle. Lisa shares her inspiring riding journey, from competing at Royal...

You can be surrounded by horses and people and still feel completely alone. In this episode of Over the Oxer, we explore what it's like when your yard simply isn't your community. This episode was inspired by a listener...

In this episode of Over the Oxer, I sit down with Naomi Ainley, Head of Animal Management, Equine and Veterinary Nursing at Northumberland College's Kirkley Hall campus. Naomi's career has taken her from riding school...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...