Russ Krachun Kozak Horsemanship
Russ Krachun’s Accomplishments
- A visionary and advocate for the horse by developing “new & unconventional” educational equine programs: “Foundation”, “Intercommunication”, “Evolution”
- Founder of the “True Grit” Equine Educational Academy
- Designer & engineer of quality Signature Kozak Horsemanship equipment that connects directly to own equine educational program
- Author of “Discover Horsemanship Philosophy & Methodology in the Round Pen”
- Master equine educator at numerous clinics, events and seminars throughout North America
2017 Mane Event – Ontario – Clinic educator
2017 Minnesota Horse Expo – USA – Clinic educator
2017 Can-Am All breeds equine emporium – Ontario – Clinic educator
2017 Horse World Expo – Pennsylvania USA – Clinic educator
2016 Loyalist College – Ontario – Equine seminar educator
2015 Horse 3 Equine Event – Manitoba – Trainers challenge contender
2015 Hoosier Horse Fair & Expo – Indiana USA – Clinic educator
2015 Virginia Horse Festival USA – Virginia USA – Clinic educator
2015 Rocky Mountain Horse Expo – Colorado USA – Clinic educator
2015 Rocky Mountain Horse Expo – Colorado USA – Trainers challenge judge
2014 The Mane Event – Alberta – Trainers challenge contender
2014 All Equine Show – Ontario – Clinic educator
2013 Can-Am All breeds equine emporium – Ontario – Clinic educator
2013 All Equine Show – Ontario – Clinic educator
Learn the meaning of True Horsemanship!
Kozak Horsemanship is a revolutionary equine educational program using common sense philosophy and innovative methodology for both horse and human.
Russ Krachun is known as a “True Grit” horseman, by demonstrating his passion, dedication and innovative ideas to the equine industry throughout clinics, events, seminars and “True Grit” Academy.
The “True Grit” Academy involves a unique human to human interactive education that leads and connects to the Foundation, Intercommunication and Evolution programs.
Custom signature equipment designed for comfort and success connects directly to the methodology of each educational program.
Enjoy many benefits of the “True Grit” Membership including on-line education and exclusive promotions.
Custom Made Kozak Tack Collection
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True Grit Membership Woman Shirt
Clothing- Soft tailored design with V neckline
- Detailed with Russ Krachun Kozak Horsemanship True Grit Membership Logo
- Turn down collar and buttons down the front and at the cuffs
- Comfortable Cotton 73% with Polyester 23% and Elastane 4%
- Machine wash in cold water
- Black
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Kozak Custom Studded Headstall with Leather Split Reins with Water Loop
Bridle Sets- Handcrafted quality Herman Oak leather headstall accented with quality fine designed solid stainless steel hardware. The unique brow band has a single row of stainless steel studding. Adjustable double leather sides with buckle ensure a perfect fit along with a secure throatlatch with matching buckle.
- 100 % stainless steel Signature Kozak bit is designed for maximum comfort that will not pinch the tongue. Strategically placed rings in the cheek pieces provide proper alignment for chin strap, bridle and reins.
- Herman Oak leather chin strap with matching stainless steel buckle.
- Herman Oak fine quality seven foot split leather reins are soft and pliable in your hands. The reins are finished with weighted ends along with water loop ties that allow quick and convenient connection to the bit.
- A beautiful complete bridle set that will last the test of time.
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Kozak Custom Studded Headstall with One Piece Rope Reins and Slobber Straps
Bridle Sets- Handcrafted quality Herman Oak leather headstall accented with fine designed solid stainless steel hardware. A beautiful brow band with a single row of stainless steel studding. Adjustable double leather sides with buckle ensure a perfect fit along with a secure throatlatch with matching buckle.
- 100 % stainless steel Signature Kozak bit is designed for maximum comfort that will not pinch the tongue. Strategically placed rings in the cheek pieces provide proper alignment for chin strap, bridle and reins.
- Herman Oak leather chin strap with matching stainless steel buckle.
- Premium quality 9/16 inch double braided soft one piece rope rein measuring 96 inches in length are custom attached to hand crafted Herman oak leather slobber straps accented with stainless steel studding and buckles matching the headstall and chin strap.
- A beautiful complete bridle set that will last the test of time.
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Kozak Custom Studded Headstall with Leather Split Reins with Buckles
Bridle Sets- Handcrafted quality Herman Oak leather headstall accented with fine designed solid stainless steel hardware. A beautiful brow band is accented with a single row of stainless steel studding. Adjustable double leather sides with buckle ensure a perfect fit along with a secure throatlatch with matching buckle.
- 100 % stainless steel Signature Kozak bit is designed for maximum comfort that will not pinch the tongue. Strategically placed rings in the cheek pieces provide proper alignment for chin strap, bridle and reins.
- Herman Oak leather chin strap with matching stainless steel buckle.
- Quality Herman Oak leather split reins that are soft and pliable in your hands. These beautiful seven foot handcrafted reins are accented with fine designed solid stainless steel buckles that allow quick and convenient connection to the bit
- A beautiful complete bridle set that will last the test of time
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Lariat and Kozak Custom Lariat Bag
Foundation Equipment- A Polypropylene three strand 30 foot Black Label Uoza ranch rope
- 0 mm diameter in Black/White/Silver Speckle
- Each individual strand of Uoza poly rope has a leaded core
- Tied with a hondo with a rawhide burner and a tagged tail end
- A durable polyester zippered rope bag
- Includes handy pockets to carry your essentials
- Detailed with Kozak Horsemanship Logo
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Kozak Custom Lariat Bag
Foundation Equipment- A durable polyester zippered rope bag
- Includes handy pockets to carry your essentials
- Detailed with Kozak Horsemanship Logo
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Kozak Custom Studded Headstall with One Piece Leather Reins with Slobber Straps
Bridle Sets- A quality custom designed handcrafted Herman Oak leather headstall accented with fine designed solid stainless steel hardware A beautiful brow band is accented with a single row of stainless steel studding. Adjustable double leather sides with buckle ensure a perfect fit along with a secure throatlatch with matching buckle
- 100 % stainless steel Signature Kozak bit is designed for maximum comfort that will not pinch the tongue. Strategically placed rings in the cheek pieces provide proper alignment for chin strap, bridle and reins
- Custom designed Herman Oak leather chinstrap is detailed with fine designed solid stainless steel matching buckles
- A one piece Herman Oak soft leather rein measuring 96 inches in length and custom attached to beautiful matching hand crafted Herman oak leather slobber straps with matching stainless steel studding and buckles
- A beautiful complete bridle set that will last the test of time
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Kozak Custom Headstall with Studded Brow Band
Headstalls- Custom designed handcrafted Herman Oak quality leather headstall
- Accented with fine designed solid stainless steel hardware
- Beautiful brow band accented with a single row of stainless steel studding
- Adjustable double leather sides with buckle for a perfect fit
- Throatlatch with matching fine designed stainless steel buckle
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Deer Skin Leather Gloves
Foundation Equipment- Quality soft deer skin leather gloves
- Protection for your hands while working with your horse
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Lariat
Foundation Equipment- A Polypropylene three strand 30 foot Black Label Uoza ranch rope
- 0 mm diameter in Black/White/Silver Speckle
- Each individual strand of Uoza poly rope has a leaded core
- Tied with a hondo with a rawhide burner and a tagged tail end
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Kozak Horsemanship Signature Western Saddle Pad
Saddle Pad- Strategically placed cut out holes are placed along the spine of the pad allowing for air ventilation
- Concave design allows for proper fit of the horse back
- Cut back at the withers to allow for closer contact and a custom fit without bunching
- Cut back at back of saddle pad to allow for a tailored fit
- Cut and designed for a close leg contact with the horse
- Engineered to allow the saddle pad to move with the movement of the horse to avoid rubbing
- Leather is stitched underneath the pad at the spine to allow for a smooth comfortable finish
- Suede is stitched on top of the pad to prevent shifting of the pad under the saddle
- Please indicate you choice of 1 inch or ½ inch thick premium 100% Wool Felt
- Please choose color of Suede (Rust, Light Chestnut or Dark Brown Suede)
- Standard size is 30 inches long
- Custom sizes available – Please contact for more information
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Custom Bull Whip
Foundation Equipment- Handcrafted quality leather
- 5 Foot in length
- Hand Braided long handle
- A custom sport cracking bullwhip
- Confidence building equipment
- Custom made in Canada
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Buffalo Snap
Hardware- Turns 360 degrees
- Convenient thumb leaver action
- Malleable Iron
- 1-1/8” x 4 5/16”
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Custom Kozak Breast Collar
Reins- Quality Herman Oak Leather
- Fine designed stainless steel hardware
- Buckles adjustments allow a perfect fit
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Kozak Custom Rope Halter and 15 Foot Horsemanship Rope
Foundation Equipment- Kozak Custom Rope Halter is a firm ¼ inch rope that holds its shape with comfortable rounded braided noseband and detailed with a stylish signature leather popper
- 15 foot horsemanship rope is a premium quality 9/16 inch double braided nylon rope with a comfortable soft feel and weight in your hand. An interchangeable buffalo snap is easily connected to an open loop that allows for easy removal or replacement of the snap. The end of the rope is weighted and trimmed with a signature leather popper.
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Kozak Custom Rope Halter with 15 Foot Horsemanship Rope and Kozak Wand with Flag and String
Foundation Equipment- Kozak Custom Rope Halter is a firm ¼ inch rope designed to holds its shape with comfortable rounded braided noseband and detailed with a stylish signature leather popper
- 15 foot horsemanship rope is a premium quality 9/16 inch double braided nylon rope with a comfortable soft feel and weight in your hand. An interchangeable buffalo snap is easily connected to an open loop that allows for easy removal or replacement of the snap. The end of the rope is weighted and trimmed with a signature leather popper.
- 4 foot lightweight fiberglass wand with a durable secure leather loop end allows for quick and easy removal or attachment of flag or string. A durable secure and comfortable grip handle. Includes a washable nylon flag and 6 foot braided nylon string with leather popper
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Kozak Custom Rope Halter
Foundation Equipment- A firm ¼ inch rope that is designed to holds its shape
- Comfortable rounded braided nose band designed for added comfort
- Detailed with a stylish signature leather popper
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Kozak Custom 15 Foot Horsemanship Rope
Foundation Equipment- A premium quality 9/16 inch double braided nylon rope
- Comfortable soft feel and weight in your hand
- Weighted rope end is trimmed with a signature leather popper
- Open loop end allows for easy removal or replacement of buffalo snap
- Includes interchangeable buffalo snap
- 15 feet in length
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Kozak Custom One Piece Rope Rein with Slobber Straps
Reins- Custom designed one piece premium quality rope rein
- 9/16 inch double braided soft black rope reins
- Custom attached to beautifully crafted Herman oak leather slobber straps
- Slobber straps with beautiful steel studding and fine designed stainless steel buckles
- One piece rope rein measures 96 inches in length.
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Kozak Custom Slobber Straps
Reins- Custom designed quality Herman Oak leather slobber straps
- Detailed with beautiful steel studding and fine designed stainless steel buckles
- Quick and easy attachment to your choice of bit and rein
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Kozak Custom Leather Split Reins with Water Loop
Reins- Quality Herman Oak leather reins
- Water loop ends with quick and convenient leather ties
- Seven foot in length
- Smooth rounded edges
- Soft and pliable quality leather in your hands
- Quality weighted ends
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Kozak Custom Leather Split Reins with Buckle
Reins- Quality Herman Oak leather split leather reins
- Seven foot in length
- Smooth rounded edges
- Soft and pliable quality leather in your hands
- Beautifully accented with fine designed solid stainless steel buckles
- Quality weighted ends
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Kozak Custom Wand Replacement String
Foundation Equipment- Durable 6 foot braided nylon string with leather popper.
- Aids in the development of groundwork fundamentals and confidence
- Designed for use with the horsemanship wand
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Kozak Custom Wand complete with Flag & String
Foundation Equipment- 4 foot lightweight fiberglass wand
- Durable secure leather loop end allows for quick and easy removal or attachment of a flag, string or other items
- A durable, secure and comfortable grip handle
- Includes a washable nylon horsemanship flag
- Includes a 6 foot braided nylon string with leather popper
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Kozak Custom Flag
Foundation Equipment- A standard tool to develop groundwork fundamentals and confidence
- Durable washable nylon fabric
- A strong secure loop allows easy attachment to the horsemanship wand
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Kozak Custom Chin Strap
Chin Straps- Quality Herman Oak leather chinstrap
- Fine designed solid stainless steel buckles
- Firm Nylon Stitching that will last over time
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Discover Horsemanship Philosophy & Methodology in the Round Pen (PDF format)
Media- Revolutionary foundation program of Kozak Horsemanship
- Convenient PDF format to read on any electronic device
- 15 Steps that connect to one another by working in the round pen
- Educational Guide to developing trust, confidence, communication and understanding between both human and the horse
- Education of working in the round pen without using aggressive methods
- A Foundational program that connects to all future programs
- Learn goals and problems solved and prevented in each step
- Education that transfers to your day to day involvement with your horse
- Over 140 pages of instruction and illustrations
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“Discover Horsemanship Philosophy & Methodology in the Round Pen” (print format)
Media- Revolutionary foundation program of Kozak Horsemanship
- 15 Steps that connect to one another by working in the round pen
- Educational Guide to developing trust, confidence, communication and understanding between both human and the horse
- Education of working in the round pen without using aggressive methods
- Foundation program that connects to all future programs
- Learn goals and problems solved and prevented in each step
- Education that transfers to your day to day involvement with your horse
- Over 140 pages of instruction and illustrations
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Kozak Custom Signature Bit
Bits- A custom designed signature bit constructed of 100% stainless steel
- Engineered to provide maximum comfort for the horse
- Unique design will not pinch the tongue or cause discomfort in the horse mouth
- Strategically placed rings in the cheek pieces provide proper alignment for bridle, reins and chin strap
- 360 degree turn in the bit design allows for independent rein education
- Standard size 5 in stock – Please contact for custom sizes