Badminton 2025 Cross-Country Calm - Elite Mental Strategies You Can Steal

This week’s episode of The Neil Foster Rider Mindset Podcast takes you inside the mindset behind one of the most high-stakes events in the sport  - the 2025 Badminton Horse Trials cross-country day. From pre-ride mental routines to handling score changes under pressure, host Neil Foster breaks down the habits, thoughts, and emotional control that helped riders like Oliver Townend and Ros Canter deliver world-class performances. Whether you're an amateur or elite, this episode is packed with insight on presence under pressure, mental recovery, and building the micro-habits that lead to consistency. Plus, Neil shares a powerful mindset question to reflect on — and invites you to join the conversation inside the Neil Foster Rider Mindset Podcast Facebook Group. Tune in, take notes, and sharpen your competitive edge. Join the Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/8970026529765474/ And watch out for this week's FREE guided visualisation