Madeline Hofmeister has a passion for working with horse and rider, with the goal of equipping them with the skills they need for success as a team. She has been competing successfully in Extreme Mustang Makeover competitions since a young age, which requires trainers tame an untouched mustang, and take them from wild to mild in just 100 days. Ever since, she has been committed to helping increase adoptions of wild horses, by training horses and educating the public, through clear and constant communication.
When we think of the Warm-Up Ring, words like insanity, no rules, free-for-all and chaos come to mind. As a warm-up ring survivor, I know it can be a scary place. But, taking the time to learn some general etiquette and easy-to-follow rules will help you and others around you stay safe and be more comfortable!
If you don’t have access to an indoor arena, winter riding may feel limited based on your location. However, with a well-thought-out plan and patience for gradual progress, you can turn this season into a productive training period. By focusing on incremental improvements and adapting to weather conditions, your winter riding routine can still contribute to meaningful development for both you and your horse.
Coming up with the perfect winter riding attire will be trial and error until you find what works best for you—these are only tips in hopes of steering you in the right direction. Just remember KISS: Keep It Simple and Safe. Maddie has accumulated a few tricks to help you survive and maybe even conquer the cold weather. This first blog post will focus on how she dresses to keep warm while riding and working in the barn.
Summer is here and that means so is summer camp! If you are attending, or maybe sending your horse-loving kid to riding camp, it’s essential to prep before you pack. How can you make sure they are prepared to have the best time possible you ask? Well, we have compiled a list of some essential "need to know" tips to ensure your young rider can get the most out of their experience!
Some riders like to use groundwork as a warmup each time they ride, because it is a great way to build and grow the horse-rider relationship. Tough1 Sales Rep Maddie works with mustangs, pleasure horses and project horses and spends a lot of time working alongside the horse on the ground. And when she’s working with her horses, some of the key tools she utilizes come from Tough1.
