The Neil Foster Rider Mindset Podcast

Episode 5 – Focus Like a Pro: Train Your Mind Like You Train Your Horse


Listen Later

🎧 Episode 5 – Focus Like a Pro: Train Your Mind Like You Train Your Horse

What if your ability to focus, not just your horse’s talent, is the missing link to peak performance in the arena?

In this powerful episode, equestrian mindset coach Neil Foster unpacks one of the most overlooked mental skills in equestrian sport: focus. Whether you're competing at regionals or riding for pleasure, how you think directly impacts how you ride.

You'll learn:

• Why focus is your competitive superpower
• The neuroscience behind riding under pressure
• The difference between passive and focused riding
• Proven tools like NLP, hypnosis, and mindfulness to sharpen your mental edge
• Neil’s 3-Minute Pre-Ride Focus Drill you can use today
• Real coaching stories from riders who’ve unlocked next-level performance

If you’ve ever overthought a test, frozen under pressure, or left the arena feeling mentally exhausted, this episode is for you.

Master your mindset. Lead with clarity. Ride with purpose.

Subscribe to Inside the Neil Foster Rider Mindset Podcast for weekly mindset strategies that build confidence, focus, and calm in the saddle.

Click here to join the free The Neil Foster Rider Mindset Podcast Facebook group, download guided audios, or connect with Neil directly.

Click here to join the Mailing list to get free guided audios, mindset tools, and early access to rider coaching programs.  Subscribe to the mailing list

...more
View all episodesView all episodes
Download on the App Store

The Neil Foster Rider Mindset PodcastBy Neil Foster