Over The Oxer

• Chatting with Accredited Clinical Equine Behaviourist, Debbie Busby

  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 behaviourists, and writes and lectures on all aspects of equine behaviour and applied practice. Also a practising psychotherapist, she has developed a Transactional Analysis model to promote effective communication between horse owners and practitioners. She is currently conducting doctoral research into horse and human wellbeing in the spheres of riding and training horses.   Debbie's website and socials https://evolutionequine.wordpress.com/ https://www.facebook.com/share/1Awgpbk9M1/ https://www.linkedIn.com/in/debbie-busby-consultancy   Debbie's Facebook Groups Alien in My Stable https://www.facebook.com/groups/707740261252860  https://www.facebook.com/evolutionequinebehaviour   Debbie's Book 'Equine Behaviour in Practice' avilable on Amazon and direct from the publisher,  https://shorturl.at/w73n2  https://www.routledge.com/Equine-Behaviour-in-Practice-Understanding-Horses-and-Treating-Behaviour-Problems/Busby/p/book/9781032947143?srsltid=AfmBOorXu_7YqFxKg6LXymWCQFjmZvuJ2yvcZxjq3ph6wLhHSPmmfyt9   Contact Tracey www.traceycolenlp.com [email protected]          

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• Be Like Water: for Equestrian Confidence and Calm

  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, and resilience.   Free Workshop on Zoom 10th July 6pm UK time (GMT+1) If you feel it's appropriate,  write a 5* review and email/message me to join us in this exclusive workshop. I'll be sharing some techniques reserved for my provate clients   Contact me  [email protected] www.traceycolenlp.com   Watch on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@traceycolenlp2086   Let's be social! www.facebook.com/traceycolenlp.com www.instagram.com/traceycolenlp.com     Next NLP Practitioner and NLP Coach Training:   Starts 28th July. Every Monday 1:30-5pm UK time. No prior learning needed. Recordings made available. NLP only for Practitioner and 5 certifications for the NLP Coach (all internationally recognised, accredited and certified by professsional boards) https://traceycolenlp.com/product/empowered-equestrian-coach/   Next NLP Master Practitioner Training:   NLP Only. Starts 18th June. Every Wednesday 1:30-5pm. Recordings made available. NLP Practitioner or Coach as pre-requisite. https://traceycolenlp.com/product/nlp-master-practitioner-coach/   NLP Trainers Training:   1:1 Start any time. Pre-requisite: Master NLP Practitioner https://traceycolenlp.com/nlp-trainers-training-curious-to-know-more/   Confident Rider Mindset Book/ Audiobook:   https://www.amazon.co.uk/Confident-Rider-Mindset-Riding-Success/dp/B0BMPLCB7Z/ref=sr_1_1?crid=6KCWM6D43BT2&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.4pkr-o3d2vf5lIXP8ZO4GQ.ZAOQQmJLBq1ZoSiq1ytb3423Zz3p0mqdZfHY4IIjauM&dib_tag=se&keywords=confident+rider+mindset+tracey+cole&qid=1746616441&sprefix=confident+rider+mindset+tracey+cole%2Caps%2C91&sr=8-1   Buy me a cup of tea! Some kind people have suggested that my podcast is helping them with their riding and asked how they can help to defray the costs of making the podcast, (mostly editing software etc.). Many, many thanks, you can buy me a cup of tea here: www.buymeacoffee.com/?via=Ny2j49lgXB  

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• Nerves, Nominations, Oxers and NLP: my story

  🎙️ 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 special workshop I’m offering to thank those who leave a review. If you’re curious about my horsey roots, how I overcame fear through NLP, or what I love beyond the arena (hint: beaches, history, and ice cream), this episode is for you. (If you write a 5* review, please email me at [email protected] or contact me via social media [see below] as I may not see your review - and, of course, I'd love to read what you have to say!)   Contact me  [email protected] www.traceycolenlp.com   Watch on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@traceycolenlp2086   Let's be social! www.facebook.com/traceycolenlp.com www.instagram.com/traceycolenlp.com   Next NLP Practitioner and NLP Coach Training:   Starts 28th July. Every Monday 1:30-5pm UK time. No prior learning needed. Recordings made available. NLP only for Practitioner and 5 certifications for the NLP Coach (all internationally recognised, accredited and certified by professsional boards) https://traceycolenlp.com/product/empowered-equestrian-coach/   Next NLP Master Practitioner Training:   NLP Only. Starts 18th June. Every Wednesday 1:30-5pm. Recordings made available. NLP Practitioner or Coach as pre-requisite. https://traceycolenlp.com/product/nlp-master-practitioner-coach/   NLP Trainers Training:   1:1 Start any time. Pre-requisite: Master NLP Practitioner https://traceycolenlp.com/nlp-trainers-training-curious-to-know-more/   Confident Rider Mindset Book/ Audiobook:   https://www.amazon.co.uk/Confident-Rider-Mindset-Riding-Success/dp/B0BMPLCB7Z/ref=sr_1_1?crid=6KCWM6D43BT2&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.4pkr-o3d2vf5lIXP8ZO4GQ.ZAOQQmJLBq1ZoSiq1ytb3423Zz3p0mqdZfHY4IIjauM&dib_tag=se&keywords=confident+rider+mindset+tracey+cole&qid=1746616441&sprefix=confident+rider+mindset+tracey+cole%2Caps%2C91&sr=8-1   Buy me a cup of tea! Some kind people have suggested that my podcast is helping them with their riding and asked how they can help to defray the costs of making the podcast, (mostly editing software etc.). Many, many thanks, you can buy me a cup of tea here: www.buymeacoffee.com/?via=Ny2j49lgXB    

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• Chatting with Equestrian Tai Chi Expert Jenny Pim

  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 horses through developing their internal energy or chi.   Jenny is a Certified Tai Chi Instructor registered instructor with The Tai Union for Great Britain. She’s been teaching Tai Chi since 2002. She’s won silver medals in the British Open Tai Chi Championships. She’s a Certified Riding Coach registered with Horse Sport Ireland.   She's also one of life's totally genuine all-round good guys. Take a listen, it'll be worth it!   Jenny's links https://www.facebook.com/EquestrianTaiChi  https://www.instagram.com/equestriantaichi_tao_riding/  https://www.equestriantaichi.com/  https://www.equestriantaichi.com/five-tips/      Contact me  [email protected] www.traceycolenlp.com   Watch on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@traceycolenlp2086   Let's be social! www.facebook.com/traceycolenlp.com www.instagram.com/traceycolenlp.com     Next NLP Practitioner and NLP Coach Training:   Starts 28th July. Every Monday 1:30-5pm UK time. No prior learning needed. Recordings made available. NLP only for Practitioner and 5 certifications for the NLP Coach (all internationally recognised, accredited and certified by professsional boards) https://traceycolenlp.com/product/empowered-equestrian-coach/   Next NLP Master Practitioner Training:   NLP Only. Starts 18th June. Every Wednesday 1:30-5pm. Recordings made available. NLP Practitioner or Coach as pre-requisite. https://traceycolenlp.com/product/nlp-master-practitioner-coach/   NLP Trainers Training:   1:1 Start any time. Pre-requisite: Master NLP Practitioner https://traceycolenlp.com/nlp-trainers-training-curious-to-know-more/   Confident Rider Mindset Book/ Audiobook:   https://www.amazon.co.uk/Confident-Rider-Mindset-Riding-Success/dp/B0BMPLCB7Z/ref=sr_1_1?crid=6KCWM6D43BT2&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.4pkr-o3d2vf5lIXP8ZO4GQ.ZAOQQmJLBq1ZoSiq1ytb3423Zz3p0mqdZfHY4IIjauM&dib_tag=se&keywords=confident+rider+mindset+tracey+cole&qid=1746616441&sprefix=confident+rider+mindset+tracey+cole%2Caps%2C91&sr=8-1   Buy me a cup of tea! Some kind people have suggested that my podcast is helping them with their riding and asked how they can help to defray the costs of making the podcast, (mostly editing software etc.). Many, many thanks, you can buy me a cup of tea here: www.buymeacoffee.com/?via=Ny2j49lgXB  

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• Predict Success: The Neuroscience-Backed Path to Better Riding

  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, clarity, and confidence.   Contact me  [email protected] www.traceycolenlp.com   Watch on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@traceycolenlp2086   Let's be social! www.facebook.com/traceycolenlp.com www.instagram.com/traceycolenlp.com     Next NLP Practitioner and NLP Coach Training:   Starts 28th July. Every Monday 1:30-5pm UK time. No prior learning needed. Recordings made available. NLP only for Practitioner and 5 certifications for the NLP Coach (all internationally recognised, accredited and certified by professsional boards) https://traceycolenlp.com/product/empowered-equestrian-coach/   Next NLP Master Practitioner Training:   NLP Only. Starts 18th June. Every Wednesday 1:30-5pm. Recordings made available. NLP Practitioner or Coach as pre-requisite. https://traceycolenlp.com/product/nlp-master-practitioner-coach/   NLP Trainers Training:   1:1 Start any time. Pre-requisite: Master NLP Practitioner https://traceycolenlp.com/nlp-trainers-training-curious-to-know-more/   Confident Rider Mindset Book/ Audiobook:   https://www.amazon.co.uk/Confident-Rider-Mindset-Riding-Success/dp/B0BMPLCB7Z/ref=sr_1_1?crid=6KCWM6D43BT2&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.4pkr-o3d2vf5lIXP8ZO4GQ.ZAOQQmJLBq1ZoSiq1ytb3423Zz3p0mqdZfHY4IIjauM&dib_tag=se&keywords=confident+rider+mindset+tracey+cole&qid=1746616441&sprefix=confident+rider+mindset+tracey+cole%2Caps%2C91&sr=8-1   Buy me a cup of tea! Some kind people have suggested that my podcast is helping them with their riding and asked how they can help to defray the costs of making the podcast, (mostly editing software etc.). Many, many thanks, you can buy me a cup of tea here: www.buymeacoffee.com/?via=Ny2j49lgXB      

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