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Here at Taktur, we offer specialized training for Icelandic horse equestrians and liberty enthusiasts. Our goal is to create students that have an in-depth understanding of training principles and can develop into independent, empowered horse owners.
While our speciality is Icelandic horses, we welcome all breeds in our lesson program
We only offer lessons with top level professionals. Please take the time to learn about our instructors credentials here:
To learn more about Carrie please click HERE
To learn more about Terral please click HERE
To learn more about Mackenzie please click HERE
To learn more about Jeny please click HERE
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Intro to Icelandic horsemanship
Basic handling skills and ground work
Learning to ride walk, trot, tölt, and canter
Intro to basic dressage concepts and exercises
Focus on correct seat and aids including lessons on the longe
Intro work on riding outside the arena / trail riding
Knapamerki (Icelandic Riding Levels) 1, 2, & 3
Intro to Icelandic sport competitions
Intro level bridleless riding
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Advanced Icelandic horsemanship
Advanced ground work
Learning to ride all five gaits including pace
Advanced dressage concepts and exercises
Advanced trail riding
Knapamerki (Icelandic Riding Levels 3, 4, 5)
Advanced Icelandic sport riding
Advanced bridleless riding
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Liberty start for first time liberty horses
Liberty basics (ex: circling, following, at the shoulder, changes of direction)
Advanced liberty techniques (ex: stop cue, liberty teams, liberty off ridden horse)
Trick training (ex: lay down, Spanish walk, rear)
Mark training
Positive Reinforcement - Clicker training
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Safely bringing in and turning out the horse
Leading the horse
Brushing
Tacking Up
Seats on the longe and seat exercises on the longe
Basic figures and transitions
Intro to tolt riding
Riding games
Intro to liberty fun