HOOFPRINTS: New Additions to the Hoofer Herd – Hoofer Riding Club
As a self-supporting organization, the Hoofer Riding Club relies heavily on the generosity of its donors. Nowhere is this more important than in the talented group of school horses that help educate our members. Our herd is comprised of a variety of breeds from diverse backgrounds, many of whom have had a successful show career. Due to donor generosity, the Hoofer Riding Club recently brought in 2 horses for trial as suitable school...
HOOFPRINTS: Strictly Sail 2012 – Hoofers Sailing Team
At the end of January, the University of Wisconsin Sailing Team attended Strictly Sail in Chicago. We volunteered at the convention doing jobs such as handing out wristbands, staffing the information booths and signing attendants up for free magazine subscriptions. We also sold t-shirts, which helps raise money for the team. Lots of Wisconsin fans stopped by our booth to chat, check up on the team or buy a t-shirt. On Friday, Brendan...
HOOFPRINTS: Delta Lodge 2012 – Hoofer Outing Club
This January, twenty four adventurous Hoofer Outing Club members trekked to a wonderful place called Delta Lodge in Iron River, Wisconsin to cross-country ski and find snow for three days at area trails. The first night we arrived, we skied to a wonderful family-owned restaurant across from the lodge. After that, we went to Michigan, where snow was piling up. We spent the day teaching beginners and getting lost on the trail system at...
HOOFPRINTS: Christmas Tree Trimming Party 2012 – Hoofer SCUBA Club
Dressed in Christmas attire that included crazy hotpants, Santa hats and ugly sweaters, members geared up to enter the balmy 12-foot deep waters of the UW-Natatorium diving well. This site is both deeper and much warmer than a dive in Mendota at the Union Terrace at this time of year! The club’s Christmas tree, a bunch of decorations and glow sticks were thrown into the pool, and members entered the pool to dress the tree. Miniature...
HOOFPRINTS: SnS Winter Break Trips Recap, Part 1 – Steamboat and Team Trips
This winter break, Hoofers Ski and Snowboard Club traveled across the country to many different venues to experience the mountains of the west. One large group went to Steamboat Springs, CO, while the Alpine ski team went to Winter Park, CO. Both groups had a great time tearing up the slopes and bonding with fellow Hoofer club members. Despite the lack of snow, everyone had fun and many different activities occurred as well. One trip...
Hoofers space to get much needed update
By Marie Renckens, membership marketing intern After decades of being hidden away in a corner of the Memorial Union basement, Hoofers – UW Madison’soutdoor recreation club – will finally get the space they need to function more safely and comfortably. Memorial Union Reinvestment (MUR) plans for the Hoofers space will make the shop and offices more ergonomic, allow customers easier access to the clubs and provide an internal space more...