Do you dream of having a willing, safe horse you can confidently ride well?
"Welcome to Total Horse Method, where together we unlock your horse's true potential by understanding their most powerful tool: their brain. Forget frustrating battles and complex drills. With 50+ years of experience, I'm Marie Hoffman, and I've pioneered a revolutionary approach that combines cutting-edge neuroscience with the ancient wisdom of herd dynamics. The best part? It's not difficult! With my guidance, you'll learn simple, proven techniques to transform your horse with "problems" into a willing, confident partner you can feel safe with and truly enjoy. Through my unique A-Maze-ing Pattern System , utilizing herd roles dynamics, and more, we don't just train behaviors; we rewire your horse's nervous system for lasting calm, focus, and genuine connection.
Get ready to discover a partnership built on understanding, science, and profound trust."
Hi, I’m Marie,
lifelong horse-lover and firm believer that every problem has a solution.
My solution-driven approach to life, training, and teaching is what led me to become a Neurotraining coach for riders, Practitioner 2 of TTouch® (formerly TTEAM®) and learn to understand the horse’s brain, Discovering the horse's learning patterns, herd role duties, their nervous system, and to read the every thought the horse has, it always shows up in their body language.
It's also the driver to my lifelong pursuit of understanding how a horse thinks and processes their world. Always working to Improve communication during every aspect of time with the horse (both in and out of the saddle).
While the horse has been my greatest teacher, I’m grateful to have learned from many of the world’s best equine practitioners, including Ray Hunt, Linda Tellington Jones, Sally Swift, Wendy Murdoch, and Jane Savoie.
I’ve had the opportunity to train well over 1,000 horses from a variety of breeds (including gaited) and disciplines, instruct a variety of riding disciplines, and teach horsemanship to thousands of students over the years.
This doesn’t mean I have never been afraid. After being badly injured, I have felt the gut-wrenching, leg shaking fear that many professionals won’t admit to. And, most importantly, I've learned the tools to overcome that fear enabling me to understand what you are feeling and help you to joy again.
I’ve learned how to be both successful and safe with horses, and it’s my passion and life’s calling to share that with others.
Join my students to find that true connection and willing cooperation with your horse. You can do it too!
The Amazing Maze
Improve your horse’s core strength, balance, develop equal musculature, confidence and focus the unfocused horse. With my exclusive training book, you'll be equipped with 29 pole patterns designed specifically to switch the horse’s brain from his or her sympathetic (instinctive) to parasympathetic (rest digest and learn) nervous system.
"Marie's mix of exercises, knowledge of behavior, and ability to explain the why and how have increased my effectiveness as a horsewoman."
Anna W
"I was a new to horses person when I met Marie, and now I am on to owning my third horse! Marie’s methods of bonding and building a strong relationship with my horse are absolutely my foundation."
Krissy
“With her amazing skills of reading horse behavior and personality from looking at their faces and body language, Marie has helped me pick out or train about a dozen horses over the 20 years I've worked with her.”
Donna
