Dreamer getting wrapped during a Health Clinic
Hoofer Riding Club Community Outreach
FFA: In preparation for a major judging competition, approximately 100 FFA students from more than 20 surrounding communities practiced their judging skills using Hoofer horses and riders.
4-H: The Hoofer Equestrian Center was host to 80 Osaukee County 4-H participants who came for a tour of the facility and a riding demonstration.
Belleville High School: A Belleville High School class in Animal Science came for a brief tour and a mini-lecture on equine care and feeding.
UW Animal Science Department: In conjunction with the UW Dept of Animal Science, UW vet students and Lake County (IL) Extension we hosted a bi-state workshop entitled Equine Health Check-up. Using Hoofer horses in several different “stations,” over 40 participants had the opportunity to practice hands-on equine horse health care that included such things as heartbeats, pulse points, respiration, emergency assessments, wrapping and IM injections.
Brownies: A local Brownie Troop earned their horse badges with the help of the Hoofer Riding Club and of course, the very special Hoofer horses.
Madison Neighborhood Center: Neighborhood kids from the south side of Madison spent an afternoon touring the stable and learning all about horse care. Then, after learning how to groom and tack up, each had the opportunity to actually ride!
Trail rides for: The Women in Science and Engineering Program
- Hoofer Council
- Hoofer Outing Club
- Girl Scouts
Tack Resale: Bargains galore when the Hoofer Riding Club hosts its 2nd Annual Tack Resale October 13th, 2007 at Memorial Union. Community members are encouraged to consign used tack for sale as well as purchase tack.
Educational Clinic: The HRC sponsored an Equine Feeding and Nutrition Clinic free to the community.
"Dreams to Reality, Elaine Kramer:" The HRC welcomed guest speaker Elaine Kramer. Elaine is the first and only Wisconsin woman inducted into the Cowgirl Hall of Fame and known for her accomplishments as a Roman Rider in the 1950’s. The lecture, film and social were free to all.
