Conquering Fear, Expectations, and the 'What If' Chatter with Maeve Foley - #211
Equestrian Performance MindsetShow Notes
How do you find your way back when intense fear and self-doubt take over your riding?
In this deeply moving episode, Maeve Foley opens up about her journey, from being the fearless amateur who’d sneak off to jump bigger tracks, to facing crippling nerves after years away from the sport.
She shares how a single bad stride changed everything, how grief shaped her riding, and how she slowly found her way back to courage, confidence, and joy.
Together with I and Lorna, Maeve explores what it really takes to overcome fear, build true mental resilience, and learn to trust yourself, and your horse again.
You’ll Learn:
The hidden fears that can derail even the most experienced riders
How one “bad stride” can anchor deep-seated fear, and how to rewire it
The real reason nerves take over (and how to stop them from controlling you)
Why bravery isn’t the absence of fear, it’s acting in spite of it
How to move past setbacks, grief, and self-doubt to rediscover your love of riding
Maeve’s powerful mantra: “I never want to leave anything on the table.”
Key Quotes:
“You haven’t lost your confidence, it’s still there, waiting for you to rebuild trust.”
“Fear doesn’t mean stop. It means you’re stretching your comfort zone.”
“Do the thing you’re scared of, that’s how you prove your thoughts wrong.”
“When you stop fighting yourself, that’s when the progress starts.”
Resources Mentioned:
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Follow Jocelin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jocelinlillienau
Follow Lorna on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lornahogarth_coaching/
Maeve's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foleymaeve/
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