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.
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
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.
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Rolling beat in tölt? Wondering why it happens and what you can do about it?
Check out these two videos where we dive into this common beat issue: https://www.patreon.com/posts/74346683?utm_campaign=postshare_creator
👉 Come join the GP Community on Patreon and ask Guðmar directly! You can even start with a free 7-day trial, no strings attached, and watch the full series on beat problems.
Beat problems in tölt: https://www.patreon.com/collection/431882?utm_campaign=collectionshare_creator
What is considered to be the three most common rider mistakes? A lack of forward thinking, unproductive rein work, and humanizing the horse. Guðmar talks about each one and explains how to work with them.
Come hang out in the GP Community on Patreon and Ask Guðmar! You can start a free 7-day trial, no strings attached and watch the full series while you’re there.
Watch here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/73257668?utm_campaign=postshare_creator
How to work on stiff shoulders? What does it look like? How does it affect tölt?
Come hang out in the GP Community on Patreon and Ask Guðmar! You can start a free 7-day trial, no strings attached and watch the full video while you’re there.
Watch here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/73889839?utm_campaign=postshare_creator
Round in faster gaits. When is your horse ready and how do you get there? 🤠
Full video: https://www.patreon.com/posts/149746125?utm_campaign=postshare_creator
Ever heard these and thought… wait, what? 🤔
Short neck? Long neck?
Down in the withers? Withers up?
Forehead forward?
And how exactly does the rein contact even work?
If you want to stop guessing and start riding with understanding, Gudmar breaks it down clear and practical.
🎥 Go to www.gudmar.com and access FREE full length VIDEOS.
The Making of a Show Horse Series! ✨
Observe Guðmar’s approach to training the young, promising 6yo Icelandic horse. With focus on building strength and confidence, improving balance, clear gaits and beat, Guðmar guides Goði through essential exercises that lay the foundation for the future as a show horse. 🤠
Come hang out in the GP Community on Patreon and Ask Guðmar! Start a free 7-day trial, no strings attached, and watch the full video while you’re there.
Watch the full video here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/105253019?utm_campaign=postshare_creator
Gudmar works toward lightness, explaining the term and how it works. How do we accomplish it?
Come hang out in the GP Community on Patreon and Ask Guðmar! You can start a free 7-day trial, no strings attached and watch the full video while you’re there.
Watch here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/73889796?utm_campaign=postshare_creator
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