Gudmar Petursson Horsemanship

Gudmar Petursson Horsemanship

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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

Photos from Gudmar Petursson Horsemanship's post 18/06/2026

As a horse owner, you don’t need to become a saddle fitter but maybe you want to recognize when something might not be right?

How is a saddle fitting actually done?
Can an old saddle still fit well?
Does a new saddle automatically fit better?

If you’d like to learn more about the basics of saddle fitting and what to look for, have a look at this playlist on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/collection/785259?utm_campaign=collectionshare_creator

17/05/2026

Struggling to find true roundness without your horse over-rounding?

Guðmar shares his go-to checklist for creating real connection through the whole body, not just a curled neck.

He talks about:
→ What true roundness should actually feel like
→ Common signs the horse is over-rounding
→ Creating connection

Small adjustments make a huge difference in balance, suppleness, and way of going.

The full length video is available on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/156858133?utm_campaign=postshare_creator

30/04/2026

Struggling with true roundness in your horse?

Guðmar demonstrates some of his go-to exercises for creating true roundness and full body connection and not just flexion in the neck.

In the full video
→ Bending around the inside leg
→ Creating space through the outside
→ Long walk and short walk

It may look and sound simple… but done right, it transforms balance, connection, and way of going!

Want the full breakdown + more exercises like this?
The full length video will be available this coming Monday.

24/04/2026

Ástund is extending its 15% discount on saddles exclusively to GP community members—and they get even more.

When a GP member purchases a saddle, they’ll also receive:
🌟 FREE stirrups and stirrup leathers
🌟a FREE girth
🌟a surprise gift

This special offer is valid through May 15th 🤠

Simply email [email protected] to claim this offer and get more details. Those coming to ride with us at Hestaland this summer will arrive to find their new tack waiting for them.

16/04/2026

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