Randi Thompson is a nationally recognized horse industry professional with more than 40 years of experience working with horses, riders, instructors, and equine facilities across a wide range of disciplines and settings.

Her work spans education, safety, consultation, and professional guidance—bringing practical, experience-based insight to complex situations involving horses and people.

A Lifetime in the Horse Industry

Throughout her career, Randi has served as a riding instructor, clinician, program developer, and industry leader. She is known for her thoughtful approach, deep understanding of equine behavior and instruction, and her ability to translate real-world experience into clear, actionable guidance.

Randi has been actively involved in instructor education, safety standards, and professional development within the horse industry.

Her perspective is grounded in established industry standards and decades of hands-on work rather than theory alone.

How Randi Works

Randi’s work focuses on improving understanding, safety, and communication within the horse industry. She collaborates with individuals and organizations to evaluate practices, strengthen programs, and support informed decision-making.

Areas of work include:

• Riding instruction and horsemanship education

• Equine safety practices and standards

• Horse facility and program operations

• Professional consultation and guidance

• Expert witness services for horse-related legal matters
  
  Equine Safety & Standards Network (ESSN)

Is an educational initiative developed by Randi Thompson to support practical, defensible safety practices across riding programs, lesson operations, and trail facilities.

ESSN bridges real-world horse behavior, rider assessment, and documentation practices—translating experience into adaptable tools and guidance that programs can tailor to their own operations.

Current ESSN resources include a multi-part educational series and customizable evaluation templates designed to support informed decision-making without imposing rigid or one-size-fits-all rules.

These tools are designed to be customized by individual programs to reflect their specific operations.

For Attorneys & Legal Professionals

Randi provides expert consultation and testimony in equine-related legal matters, including case review, industry standards analysis, report preparation, and litigation support.

Learn more about Expert Witness Services

For Riders & Horse Professionals

Through education, consultation, and the Horse and Rider Awareness® programs, Randi supports riders and professionals seeking deeper understanding, safer practices, and clearer communication with horses.

Randi Thompson’s work is guided by experience, professional integrity, and a lifelong commitment to clarity and responsibility within the horse industry.