Over The Oxer

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...

This episode is a must-listen for chocolate lovers.  We're exploring how dark chocolate can do more than satisfy a craving—it can enhance cognitive performance, reduce stress and support learning, all backed by research from Loma Linda University. Drawing on findings from a 2018 brainwave study and a 2016 paper published in Appetite, we unpack how 70% cacao dark chocolate increases gamma brainwave...

Find out why a knowledge of behaviour is crucial to the horse-human relationship and how horses may be wanting a human behaviourist to work on their human!   My guest this week is Debbie Busby, an accredited, registered Clinical Equine Behaviourist, running her successful international consultancy, Evolution Equine Behaviour, since 2006. Debbie supervises university masters students and new behavi...

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 bloc...

🎙️ 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...

Sometimes you chat with people for the first time and you just click. That was how I felt when Jenny and I had this fabulous chat. Jenny Pim lives in Co Wexford in Ireland with her husband, dogs and ponies. She's the founder and creator of Equestrian Tai Chi and Tao Riding (pronounced dao, rhymes with take a bow or bough of a tree.) She loves helping humans develop a deeper connection with their h...

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 tur...

What's the one thing that if you stopped doing, would improve your stability, effectiveness and confidence in the saddle?   Find out from Ridercise Founder, Clare Gangadeen. As a human soft tissue therapist, avid rider and with over 20 years of experience in the fitness industry, Clare in known for her expertise in helping riders overcome their limitations in mind and body to reach their highest p...

Well, are those physical aches telling you something about your mind? In certain cases, yes, physical aches and pains reveal something about your mind that we need to pay attention to. Find out which aches and pains are telling us something about our mind and what to do about the pain and the reveal.    Contact me  Info@traceycolenlp.com www.traceycolenlp.com   Let's be social! www.facebook.com/tr...

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 print...

Today's episode warmly welcomes Dr Renee Tucker DVM. Renee has been a holistic equine veterinarian for over 30 years, and is the creator of Tucker BioKinetic Technique -- an energy healing modality anyone can learn. We chat about how Renee learned how to blend her scientific veterinary and chiropractic knowledge with the use of energy for healing, leading her to write her book, Where Does My Horse...

Feeling a bit meh after a tricky ride or after hearing a comment about your ride that stuck with you? In this episode, we explore how equestrians can use gentle techniques to soothe minor frustrations and come back to balance—on and off the horse. Join me for a simple, guided practice you can do anywhere, designed to calm your body and refocus your mind. Contact me if you'd like a free PDF of this...

You're in for a real treat on this episode, as it's packed with tips and tricks from the UK's no. 1 equestrian video coach, Jay Hunt.   Jay is the CEO abd founder of Equine Video Pro. She has over 30 years of TV and video experience and is a horse owner and grass roots eventer. She combines her video skills with her passion for horses to help equestrians shine online. She specialises in teaching b...

What if the secret to fearless riding was hidden in the past? In this unique episode, we travel through time to uncover the mindset strategies of history’s greatest horsemen—from the fearless Mongol warriors and disciplined Samurai to the legendary Joan of Arc and the grit-driven cowboys of the Wild West. How did these riders master their fear, sharpen their focus, and build an unbreakable bond wi...

Nadia is a Psychotherapist and Coach, who left a successful corporate career of 28 years, the last decade of which was as a Head of People to focus on supporting individuals mental and emotional wellbeing.   Why? Those incredibly powerful words, stay home, stay safe issued on 23 March 2020 changed the course of her career as employees were needing emotional support as well as practical career guid...

In today’s episode, we’re tackling a huge topic that every rider faces—pressure. Whether it’s competition nerves, training stress, or just the relentless drive to always be better, it’s easy to get stuck in a cycle of self-imposed expectations. But what if there was a way to lighten that load? We’re diving into Peter Sage’s powerful mindset framework: to me, by me, through me, and as me. These fou...

On this episode  we chat about the remarkable journey of Marcello Costante—a real estate investor, community builder, entrepreneur, and athlete. Marcello shares how his unconventional path from being a metal singer to an 800-metre runner shaped his mindset and transformed his approach to both business and life. Marcello opens up about why he believes that focusing on goals can sometimes do more ha...

Why isn't mindset work working for you? What if you're practising mindset techniques, but they're not working? What if you hate journalling or can't visualise?   Find out on this episode!   Contact me  Info@traceycolenlp.com www.traceycolenlp.com   Let's be social! www.traceycolenlp.com www.facebook.com/traceycolenlp.com www.instagram.com/traceycolenlp.com info@traceycolenlp.com   Buy me a cup of...

  In this episode, we chat about into the fascinating book Peak Performance: Mental Training Techniques of the World's Greatest Athletes by Charles Garfield. Originally published in 1985, this book explores the mental strategies that helped elite USSR and Eastern Bloc athletes reach the pinnacle of their careers—many of which are very relevant today. We break down key insights, including: 🏆 The p...

Today I have a story for you. It's about Frank Dick, OBE, who served as the Director of Coaching for the British Athletics Federation, earning recognition as one of the most exceptional sports coaches and mentors worldwide. During his tenure, he played a pivotal role in guiding British Athletics through a highly successful period, working with Olympic champions like Daley Thompson, Steve Ovett, an...

If you know about Anne Gage's work, you'll know that she's a superb riding confidence coach and has many strings to her bow. Listen out for her tips and tricks as we chat about her life with horses and working for over 35 years with riders.   Anne Gage, The Horse Riding Confidence Coach is a specialist in helping mid-life horse riders rein in anxiety, achieve their riding goals, and strengthen the...

John Lewis is a Mindset Coach, working with sporting Individuals and teams, businesses and people in their personal lives helping them to develop and overcome the obstacles stopping them performing at their best. He also runs approved trainings in Mental Health Awareness and Mental Health First Aid. We chat about John's take on mindset, NLP, visualisation and how anyone can overcome an unhelpful m...

In this final boot camp episode, I share three quick techniques to help equestrians feel more confident and calm while riding. These methods are perfect for managing intrusive thoughts, anticipatory nerves and negative feelings: Technique 1: The Power of "Stop" Interrupt negative thoughts and feelings by saying "stop" firmly and repeatedly.  Technique 2:  Instead of focusing on the start of your r...

Welcome to the third installment of our equestrian boot camp series. This episode delves into the mental challenges riders face and offers guidance on maintaining motivation and confidence. We explore the concept of plateauing in your riding journey, identifying how the reaching a goal or stepping stone may even sap your drive. Discover the importance of resilience and self-trust as key elements t...

Welcome to the second boot camp episode specially designed to empower equestrians to build confidence and eliminate self-doubt. In this session, we chat about the concepts of being at cause and being at effect, exploring how these mindsets impact our pursuit of goals and ambitions. Discover strategies to transition from a passive, reactive state to an empowered, proactive mindset, taking full resp...