The Mental Side of Horse Welfare - and What the New FEI Rules Mean for Rider Mindset

If you're a rider who truly wants to deepen your connection with your horse, this is the podcast episode you can’t afford to miss. In this powerful installment of The Neil Foster Rider Mindset Podcast, Neil takes you beyond the arena to explore how the newest FEI horse welfare rules are not just reshaping the sport — they’re challenging us to evolve as riders. It’s a deeply thoughtful, honest look at how our mindset impacts the wellbeing of our horses, and why real horsemanship starts from within. You’ll come away inspired, reflective, and equipped with practical shifts you can make today — not just to follow new rules, but to become the kind of rider your horse would choose every time. Ready to ride with heart? Hit play and join the movement. To join the discussion in The Neil Foster Rider Mindset Podcast Community on Facebook just click the link The Neil Foster Rider Mindset Podcast Community