From a fall to Olympic gold — this is what elite mindset really looks like.

In this episode of On the Edge, I sit down with Laura Collett, Olympic gold medallist and one of the most respected riders in international eventing.

Laura’s journey is one of resilience, discipline, and elite performance under pressure. From her 2013 accident to standing on top of the Olympic podium, we go inside what it actually takes to rebuild, stay consistent, and perform when it matters most.

Timestamps

00:00 Second Chances After Injury 00:21 Meet Laura Collett 00:50 Falling in Love With Horses 02:09 Choosing Eventing 02:56 The Eventing Community 04:32 Growing Up in Team GB System 08:29 Hard Work and Small Wins 10:41 2013 Accident and Rehab 13:57 Racing Back Too Soon 15:37 Adapting to One Eye Vision 16:51 Olympic Dream Reality 18:34 Tokyo Lessons to Paris Gold 22:19 Mental Plan Under Pressure 25:35 London 52 Partnership Journey 28:07 Producing Horses With Patience 29:08 Quickfire Jump Off Round 32:27 Final Thoughts and Next Steps

About the Host:

Savanna Stirling is a Sports & Performance Therapist and 4* event rider, specialising in helping riders and high performers build confidence, emotional control, and consistency under pressure.

Through Edge Therapy, she works with clients to develop practical, evidence-based mental skills that translate directly into real performance.

If you’re ready to take your riding or performance to the next level: → Book a free chat: https://www.edgetherapy.co.nz → Explore tools and resources: https://www.edgetherapy.co.nz

Savanna is also building the Edge Performance Hub — a space for riders and high performers who want to go deeper into mindset, performance psychology, and real-world application.

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