Gudmar Petursson Horsemanship

Glad you’re here! Account managed by the team to keep you connected! Gudmar Petursson started riding at age five. Soon afterward, he was winning competitions.

Welcome to #GPCommunity, where we share Guðmar’s journey and passion for Icelandic horses — from training to treks to everyday life at the farm. Despite his young age, Gudmar holds the second highest number of Icelandic championship titles ever. Gudmar is a certified FT competition trainer, and, as a B instructor, he has earned the highest degree awarded by Holar University . Here in the US, you m

28/07/2026

Have you ever found yourself wondering what a half halt really is? Or how you’re actually supposed to use your seat? Maybe you’ve been trying to figure it out but never felt like you got a clear answer? You’re not the only one.

Guðmar Petursson has spent decades helping riders understand not just what to do, but why it works. His teaching style is simple, practical, and easy to follow, breaking it down into something you can take with you on your very next ride.

With over 200 training videos inside his Patreon, you’ll always have an instructor at your fingertips. 🤠

Today, a new poll is live, giving you the chance to vote on the next topic Guðmar will cover. Your questions make the future videos, making this a community where your learning actually comes first. ☝🏻

Join through the link in bio or visit www.gudmar.com.

23/07/2026

Few people have dedicated as much of their lives to horses as Gudmar Petursson. From having a full training stable at 14 and teaching his first international clinic at 16 and collected 31 Icelandic Champion titles, his passion for horsemanship has shaped every step of this journey.

Today, Guðmar helps riders around the world learn practical, easy-to-understand training. Join his Patreon community for exclusive training videos and riding lessons on over 200 topics to support your riding, wherever you are in your journey!

Learn more at the link in bio or visit www.gudmar.com.

15/07/2026

Tölt is a gift from God, but it doesn’t fall from heaven. 🤠

In this video, Guðmar works with Eir frá Staðarhúsum to show how to improve a slightly pacey tölt. He explains the gaits of the Icelandic horse, common reasons tölt becomes pacey, shows simple exercises that you can use at home and talk about weighted boots 😊

This and more on: www.patreon.com/gudmarpetursson/

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14/07/2026

What’s leadership for you? We are curious to hear your thoughts.

If you wanna hear Guðmar’s take on leadership, both videos are out and they’re with two different perspectives!

Watch them here: https://www.patreon.com/gudmarpetursson?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator

Part 1 is available for all paid subscribers and Part 2 is available for Dedicated Riders. It’s possible to use the 7 day free trial to watch all of the videos!

08/07/2026

Do you find yourself moving up and down through the different steps within a single training session, or are you still working your way up the pyramid with your horse?

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07/07/2026

How would you describe collection? We are really curious to hear your definiton!

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06/07/2026

Is it more speed? More power? More energy? Or something else entirely?
How would you describe true impulsion to another rider?

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05/07/2026

When you say your horse feels "round," what does that actually mean to you? Is it a feeling in the reins? A certain posture? Or something happening throughout the horse's entire body? Tell us how you define true roundness in the comments! 👇

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