Randi Thompson

Proven tips, techniques and tools

Awareness Programs

We all seek a meaningful relationship with our horses — one built on trust, communication, and mutual awareness. The Horse and Rider Awareness® programs are designed to help riders develop a deeper understanding of both themselves and their horses through practical, proven techniques.

These programs offer clear tools and insights that support safer, more effective communication and a more connected partnership, regardless of discipline or experience level.

Proven tips, techniques and tools

Awareness Programs

We have all dreamed of that magical relationship with a horse – a partnership and connection that inspires and challenges each of us to become more aware of ourselves and the horses in our lives. Now your dreams can come true with the proven tips, techniques and tools that are featured in the highly acclaimed Horse and Rider Awareness® programs.

Horse and Rider Awareness Programs

Rider Awareness

 

Randi has been coaching professional riding instructors for almost three decades. During that time, she has created teaching and horse training techniques that have been tested on 1000’s of horses and riders. Now you can discover the secrets that she has to share!

Now you can discover Horse and Rider Awareness techniques that include:

  • The amazing “Barrel horse” exercises that will help you (or your students) to feel and maintain the correct balanced riding position from your head to your toes!
  • Communication from both ends of the reins. It’s all about the “connection”
  • The magic of finding that perfect upper body position and balance.
  • Finding your seat position—forever!
  • Miraculous ways to keep your leg in the proper position

Horse Awareness


Next, you will learn the science of the horse through practical Horse Awareness exercises that explain how horses think, respond, and learn in training situations. These techniques help build confidence and trust, making the horse more comfortable to ride, easier to influence, and more consistent in its work.

Horse Awareness techniques include:

• Clear communication with the horse through the reins, both from the ground and from the saddle
• Helping the horse stay in front of your aids — attentive, responsive, and engaged
• Simple ways to feel when a horse is truly in balance and self-carriage
• The “Magic Squares” and other proven Horse and Rider Awareness® exercises
• Step-by-step methods for building connection — as easy as one-two-three
• Proven training techniques successfully used with horses and riders of all levels

You will learn the science of the horse with practical horse awareness exercises that will teach you how the horse thinks and reacts in training situations. You will discover new, exciting ways to build confidence and trust with a horse as it becomes more comfortable to ride and easier to influence.

  • Communication with the horse through the reins from the ground and from the saddle.
  • Getting the horse in front of your aids—in front of your legs. Keeping its attention!
  • Easy ways to feel if your horse is in balance and self carriage
  • The “Magic Squares” and other fantastic Horse and Rider Awareness exercises.
  • Connecting with your horse as easy as one-two-three!
  • Connecting proven training techniques that have been used with horses and riders of all levels.

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About Randi

Randi Thompson is a nationally recognized equine professional with more than 40 years in the horse industry.

For over three decades, she has certified and trained riding instructors, developed structured rider evaluation systems, and worked directly with programs focused on safety, skill development, and professional standards.

Her background includes speaking engagements, national-level involvement in the equestrian community, production of national champions, and extensive hands-on operational experience across multiple disciplines.

This depth of experience led to the development of the Equine Safety and Success Network™ and the Equine Safety Success Guide™, which translate decades of real-world insight into practical tools for today’s horse professionals.

For information about the Equine Safety & Success Network™, the Equine Safety Success Guide™, professional training programs, or consultation services, contact Randi directly:



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