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September 18-19, 2026
Ready to take your tölt to the next level? Join Mackenzie Durbin, our resident instructor and local trainer, in this two-day Let’s Talk Trot & Canter Clinic designed for riders who want a deeper understanding of how to ride, train and refine the trot & canter— Bring your own horse or use one of ours!
Over the course of the weekend, participants will take part in four focused riding lessons that address balance, rhythm and the rider’s influence. Emphasis is placed on exercises that improve quality of movement and transitions, helping both horse and rider build a more confident, harmonious partnership in trot & canter. Off the horse, Mackenzie will guide you through lectures on the basic mechanics of both gaits, common faults and an introduction to trot & canter scores in sport competition.
A highlight of the clinic is two in-depth riding demonstrations, comparing the process of improving trot & canter in both a five gaited Icelandic horse and a four gaited Icelandic horse. These demos clearly illustrate the differences in approach, timing, and expectations, giving riders valuable insight they can take into their riding.
Whether you are struggling to train trot & canter in your own horse or looking to better understand the mechanics for your own education, this clinic offers practical tools, expert guidance, and a clear roadmap to healthy movement in both gaits.
General Outline:
Friday, September 18th:
Lecture: Mechanics of Trot & Canter + Common Faults
Demonstration: Trot & Canter Training with a five gaited horse
Practical: Two Private Riding Lessons
Saturday, September 19th:
Lecture: Trot & Canter Scoring in Sport Competition
Demonstration: Trot & Canter Training with a four gaited horse
Practical: Two Private Riding Lessons
Total Cost: $475.00
A non-refundable deposit of $250.00 is due to reserve your spot.
Remaining Balance ($225) is due at the end of the event.
Extra Fees:
Please note lunches are not included!
If you are bringing your own horse: We do require a current negative coggins for all horses. If you're traveling from out of state, we ask that you provide a health certificate as well.
September 18-19, 2026
Ready to take your tölt to the next level? Join Mackenzie Durbin, our resident instructor and local trainer, in this two-day Let’s Talk Trot & Canter Clinic designed for riders who want a deeper understanding of how to ride, train and refine the trot & canter— Bring your own horse or use one of ours!
Over the course of the weekend, participants will take part in four focused riding lessons that address balance, rhythm and the rider’s influence. Emphasis is placed on exercises that improve quality of movement and transitions, helping both horse and rider build a more confident, harmonious partnership in trot & canter. Off the horse, Mackenzie will guide you through lectures on the basic mechanics of both gaits, common faults and an introduction to trot & canter scores in sport competition.
A highlight of the clinic is two in-depth riding demonstrations, comparing the process of improving trot & canter in both a five gaited Icelandic horse and a four gaited Icelandic horse. These demos clearly illustrate the differences in approach, timing, and expectations, giving riders valuable insight they can take into their riding.
Whether you are struggling to train trot & canter in your own horse or looking to better understand the mechanics for your own education, this clinic offers practical tools, expert guidance, and a clear roadmap to healthy movement in both gaits.
General Outline:
Friday, September 18th:
Lecture: Mechanics of Trot & Canter + Common Faults
Demonstration: Trot & Canter Training with a five gaited horse
Practical: Two Private Riding Lessons
Saturday, September 19th:
Lecture: Trot & Canter Scoring in Sport Competition
Demonstration: Trot & Canter Training with a four gaited horse
Practical: Two Private Riding Lessons
Total Cost: $475.00
A non-refundable deposit of $250.00 is due to reserve your spot.
Remaining Balance ($225) is due at the end of the event.
Extra Fees:
Please note lunches are not included!
If you are bringing your own horse: We do require a current negative coggins for all horses. If you're traveling from out of state, we ask that you provide a health certificate as well.