The Confident Rider Podcast

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Jane Pike is a coach & horsewoman from the South Island of New Zealand. Her work focuses on practices and understandings that increase vitality for both humans and horses, incorporating nervous system awareness to both mindset and movement. The methods she teaches explore physical and emotional patterns at their most foundational level- the brain and the nervous system- with the aim of creating adaptability and responsiveness, both in and out of the saddle. Jane has featured and written for various magazines around the world and is a sought after international clinician and trainer through her business Confident Rider and her membership program, JoyRide.Click below to learn all about my JoyRide membership, to help you think, feel, move & ride differently:https://confidentrider.online/joyride/For other resources:Website: www.confidentrider.onlineFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheConfidentRider/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/confident_rider/

(Some) things I think about when the world is hard or tense
Mar 6, 2025 – 49:04
5 Things I've Learned As A Movement & Nervous System Coach
Feb 24, 2025 – 22:49
{6} Christmas Conversation with Tania Kindersley, Kathy Price & Stevie Delahunt
Dec 19, 2024 – 01:40:34
{5} Christmas Conversation with Kimberly Carter, Brigid Piccaro & Terry Kuebler
Dec 17, 2024 – 01:47:43
{4} Christmas Conversation with Kate Sandel, Elsa Sinclair and Chantel Prat
Dec 11, 2024 – 01:25:48
{3} Christmas Conversation with Christine Dickson, Joell Dunlap & Robyn Schiller
Dec 10, 2024 – 01:13:46
{2} Christmas Conversation with Denise Elizabeth Bryon, Gareth Mare & Talya Mari
Dec 5, 2024 – 01:22:07
(1) Christmas Conversation with Karen Rohlf, Kathleen Beckham & Barbra Schulte
Dec 3, 2024 – 01:30:43
The Misty Cliffs: Navigating Overwhelm
Oct 18, 2024 – 23:26
Begin, begin & begin again
Oct 9, 2024 – 20:47
On Being Enough with Barbra Schulte
Jul 4, 2024 – 33:39
Of Mind, Body & Spirit: On Conversations Outside of the Expected in the Horse Expo & Training World
Jun 18, 2024 – 01:13:36
Expo Reflections: On Teaching & Learning with Barbra Schulte
Jun 13, 2024 – 59:18
A Horsing Practice Is Different To A Routine & Different Again To A Schedule
May 28, 2024 – 07:19
Allowing Yourself To Be Moved: On Creative Practices as Portals for Transformation & Wellbeing
May 27, 2024 – 35:04
Question: What are the ways to feel safe within vulnerability?
May 20, 2024 – 41:11
On Time, Space & Bigger Questions: A Conversation with Tania Kindersley & Kathy Price
May 11, 2024 – 01:16:28
I Dissent: A Letting Go Of Old Patterns
Jan 11, 2024 – 04:33
When Things Don't Go To Plan: A Reminder To Let Yourself Be New
Jan 9, 2024 – 07:26
Birds Coast When They Can
Jan 8, 2024 – 02:22
Chattering with Kathy Price: Evolution, Intention & The Planless Plan
Jan 3, 2024 – 58:18
Discussing Movement Patterns & Pathways (and why they should interest you)
Jan 3, 2024 – 23:41
What I Understand To Be True
Dec 31, 2023 – 12:37
The Omen Days (and back for Season 3!)
Dec 30, 2023 – 22:54
Necessary Messes, The Illusion Of Failure, & Letting Yourself Learn: A Conversation with Kate Sandel
Jun 23, 2023 – 01:22:14
Energy, The Mystical & The Magical with Denise Elizabeth Byron & Kathy Price
Jun 17, 2023 – 01:20:09
Barbra Schulte: On Performance, Loss & Love
Jun 8, 2023 – 01:14:41
I'll See You Up The Mountain: Notes On Grief
Apr 14, 2023 – 01:03:34
A Dolly Lama Session with Tania Kindersley & Kathy Price
Mar 20, 2023 – 01:38:37
On Vitality & Saving Your Own Life
Mar 12, 2023 – 17:15
Training In Freedom: A Post Clinic Catch Up With Elsa Sinclair
Mar 9, 2023 – 01:28:03
A Conversation with Crissi McDonald & Mark Rashid
Dec 6, 2022 – 01:23:30
Post Summit Catch Up With Robyn Schiller, Kathy Price & Christine Dickson
Nov 28, 2022 – 01:07:37
Creatures Of Movement: A Confident Rider Live Q&A Session
Nov 21, 2022 – 01:36:04
How Does Movement Affect Your Mindset?
Oct 18, 2022 – 52:27
Kate Sandel: Connection, Balance & Riding In Release
Oct 12, 2022 – 01:21:08
Self-Trust: What It Means To Be A “Good Student” When Exploring Our Boundaries & Patterns in Clinic & Lesson Situations
Oct 3, 2022 – 01:50:31
Come Riding With Me! Part 2 of Stepping Outside Of The Control Model
Sep 26, 2022 – 42:11
Stepping Outside The Control Model: Rider Biomechanics From A Nervous System Perspective
Sep 19, 2022 – 21:58
"My experience is my Truth": A Conversation With Kathy Price
Sep 13, 2022 – 01:20:45
"I Don't Have Enough Time": The Liberation Of Facing Your Time Limitations
Sep 5, 2022 – 58:45
Soundbite: Beginning With Brilliance
Sep 1, 2022 – 04:41
The Difference Between The Action Of Fear & The Emotion Of Fear
Aug 30, 2022 – 01:07:40
Movement & The Nervous System
Aug 22, 2022 – 01:04:12
"I Got Bucked Off- And Now I Have Trouble Riding Alone. Now What?" A Podcast Q&A
Apr 11, 2021 – 27:02
Staging A Comeback: Finding A Way Forward After An Extended Break Or Injury
Mar 27, 2021 – 25:14
Josh Nichol: On Leadership, Connection & Relational Horsemanship
Mar 20, 2021 – 59:24
The Importance Of Context: Understanding Free Floating Anxiety
Mar 14, 2021 – 24:12
The Connection Between Bodily Sensation & The Emotional Brain
Feb 27, 2021 – 27:06
The Mystery & Magic Of The Body With Alexa Linton
Feb 18, 2021 – 01:01:03

Recent Reviews

Dina dear

So Relevant!

I just joined Joy Rider because I read about Jane and then watched a YouTube video and instantly felt a connection! Her information is not only helpful for horsemanship, but life in general. If your goal is a more peaceful existence, she has a great way of sharing practical information. So excited to learn more!!!
White Horse Cult

NYE 2024

What a beautiful New Year’s Eve message truly inspired. Thank you so much for that!
real serious

The Confident Rider

So very helpful — mind, body and soul.
wvfoodie

Worth the time, every time!

I’ve started listening in the last six months. I’ve struggled with anxiety and depression foe YEARS. I realized that my internal space/head space was negatively affecting the relationship with my mare. She’s a sensitive soul; a former rescue who lived alone for years. Jane’s insight into how my anxiety could be managed and her tips for balancing my energy have just blown me away. She gets me. I’m not a riding competitor; just an average person wanting to learn techniques to manage my day to day life. Jane, you are a goddess-send!
DancesWifHooves

Life changing!

Truly, I believe the best of all wisdom comes from the Bible, but in real life and in trying moment (or season) I’ve often found “head knowledge” to not be enough to keep me where I want to be in terms of my mental game. Listening to these podcasts has given me real-world tools and concepts to think about in those moments to help me get back to right-side-up - both at the barn and everywhere else in life! Jane is amazing and her sweet, kind personality and style of delivery make digesting the life-changing, deep information she shares in this podcast very accessible. Thank you Jane Pike! You are a blessing!!!
Annismom310

So grateful for this!

I've only listend to a few episodes so far, but I love this podcast! I feel like Jane knows me and how I think - and what I need to hear to improve my confidence! This goes beyond horses and into my everyday life. I feel like I'm getting free and effective therapy when I listen. Plus, her voice/ accent is so cool to listen to. Thank you so much! - Beth
mydearestwatson

Fantastic

Warm, engaging, surprising and relevant material for life, whether working with horses, yourself or relationships elsewhere. You will not walk away empty handed. Far from it, there is so much practical information and thoughtful topics, you’ll find yourself mulling over them through your day and week, and wanting to listen again!
HopeSw

Amazing

I absolutely love this podcast!!! I’ve always been on the unconfident side of things when it came to riding but after a bad accident with my heart horse in which I broke bones and had a long recovery and then another spill off another horse recently my riding anxiety is at an all time high. It’s been a process trying to come back from it all but this podcast is amazing and so helpful!
Kara Santa Clara

Incredibly helpful information

Jane does such an amazing job at sharing her knowledge and wisdom in a very approachable way. As a coach myself, I know what she shares to be helpful with humans and now I’m learning how to apply it with horses. I’m very impressed with her delivery and find her gentleness creates the perfect learning environment for me. Thank you Jane🐴💕
Enoch2019

Excellent Podcasts

Jane’s Joy Ride program helped, and inspired, me greatly and has improved me as a competitor and person. Rob
Suzy-slayer

Jane really gets to the heart of the matter

Jane has a gift for identifying and deciphering challenges and providing the tools to help you manage through those challenges. I seriously can’t get enough of these podcasts!!! Thanks Jane!
moxieandmore

Tips, Tools, and Encouragement, oh My!

Super glad to have found this podcast. I'm a podcast junky and a rider returning to horses after a 10 yr or so hiatus. So, I was hunting around for a useful podcast for equestrians and this is the one for me! Jane provides lots of helpful tips and tools I can put into practice to create a better relationship with my horse and my riding. Her supporting site and blog are wonderful supplements. I'm so happy I found her! And I've already sent her podcast to two other folks at my barn who are also very complimentary.
Gamer Chick1977

Real results

I absolutely love Jane! She has helped me overcome some anxiety challenges with my horse and in my personal life. I love that she has a podcast now! Huge Fan! -Summer
ReinerMom

Reinermom

So excited Jane has podcast to supplement her JoyRide program.
bgbkfan

Fabulous coaching

Jane Pike is so likeable and explains the complex issues that create anxiety in life and in horse back riding in such a clear way. Most importantly, she provides really specific instructions and ideas for how to beat anxiety and develop confidence. Her stuff works and these podcasts give me a boost when I need it!!
mbatesart

Excellent Resource

Jane always puts her finger on the problem and then points to the solution.
Lorali_TNT

Up Your Equestrian Game

There is more to being an equestrian than just the physical aspect. Without the right mental attitude, riding can be a chore and down right frightening. As a capable equestrian herself, Jane is a rock star at providing valuable insight, lessons and exercises on how to keep your mind right and overcome any mental obstacle that may arise while riding whether competing or trail riding. I absolutely love her mindful approach and always cone away inspired to take my equestrian pursuits to the next level. She wants nothing more than to see you succeed and enjoy your riding. Check out her blog and membership program as well (JoyRide). Both offer outstanding nuggets of wisdom!
A2M Kat

Thoughtful and hands-on advice

Jane Pike has the ability to make NLP and other mental skills tools accessible to everyone. Her way of making you think about a situation from a different angle really helps with problem solving. I highly recommend her confident rider blogs and membership group. But even without, there’s great insight in these podcasts.