Angelika Schneider transformed lifelong passion into unparalleled professional mastery, dedicating decades to understanding what creates authentic partnership between humans and horses.
From lifelong passion to world-class expertise, journey creating foundation for others’ becoming
At Alterreno, Angelika teaches what decades of dedicated mastery revealed about authentic horsemanship, her teaching transcends technique transmission. Decades immersed in horses’ world, from childhood’s intuitive connection through professional training’s rigorous demands to mastery’s nuanced understanding, inform every lesson she offers. Specialised knowledge across anatomy, hoof health, saddle fitting, classical principles, life coaching integration creates comprehensive approach addressing horse’s total wellbeing and human’s complete development. Alterreno Academy reflects this vision: solid foundation enabling students building futures in equestrian world through curriculum bridging old masters’ wisdom with today’s research and innovation.
Horses entered Angelika's life at five years old. That childhood connection informed understanding impossible to acquire through adult study alone, intuitive feel for horses' language. Approaching fourty, she made the radical decision to transform passion into profession, integrating it with systematic equestrian mastery. Years of intensive specialised training followed, each certification deepening comprehensive understanding enabling her teaching exceptional quality.
Angelika combines rare, high-level certifications into one holistic practice. Her training includes equine anatomy with Gillian Higgins, hoof health with Cytek and Strasser and saddle fitting with Saddlefit 4 Life. As a certified instructor and equestrian guide, she ensures every decision supports both the horse’s well-being and performance.
Professional certifications weren’t enough. Angelika pursued classical riding and the wisdom of old masters, seeking true partnership over control. She also explored horses as mirrors for human growth, leading to her work in equine-assisted coaching. Alterreno’s curriculum blends technical mastery with deep, conscious connection.
Angelika envisioned and built Alterreno to turn a personal dream into a place that supports others’ aspirations. As one of only two BHS-approved centres in Italy, it offers world-class education grounded in classical tradition and modern research. Here, students take their first real step toward a future in the equestrian world.
Her lifelong expertise, spanning anatomy, hoof care, saddle fitting, classical riding and equine coaching, gives students a head start, building on decades of knowledge.
EXCELLENCE ACHIEVED THROUGH DECADES OF DEDICATED MASTERY
Angelika Schneider’s expertise positions her among world’s foremost authorities on horse-human communication, recognised through certifications, achievements and Alterreno’s international reputation for educational excellence.
Studying with renowneded Gillian Higgins gave her a solid understanding of how a horse’s body functions, moves and responds. This knowledge informs every training decision and supports the horse’s biomechanical wellbeing.
Specialised training in hoof health based on the Cytek and Hiltrud Strasser approaches has helped Angelika build a solid understanding of the structures that support a horse’s performance, soundness and long-term wellbeing.
Certification demonstrating how equipment directly affects horse's comfort, performance, long-term soundness—critical knowledge, preventing common training problems caused by poor equipment fit.
Professional certification at highest standards demonstrates both riding excellence and teaching mastery enabling effective knowledge transmission to students at all levels.
Deep study of old masters' have provided Angelica with wisdom across centuries provides foundation for training approach honoring timeless principles, proven through generations of exceptional practitioners.
Recognizing horses' profound teaching extends beyond riding technique into human transformation, emotional awareness, authentic presence—integration rare even among top professionals.
Qualification enabling safe, meaningful horse trekking experiences demonstrates commitment to horses' wellbeing across all contexts, not just arena training environments.
One of only two centres in Italy meeting BHS international standards demonstrates Alterreno's exceptional quality recognised globally, not just locally.
WHERE WORLD EXPERTISE SERVES YOUR EQUESTRIAN DREAM'S FOUNDATION
Studying with Angelika Schneider means learning from world expert whose comprehensive understanding, from hoof health to classical principles to life coaching integration—serves your development through curriculum she spent lifetime building.
Decades of specialised certifications, classical riding mastery, life coaching integration create teaching depth rarely found even among career professionals.
Alterreno's curriculum reflects Angelika's vision: solid educational foundation enabling students building whatever equestrian future they dream toward.
Learning from someone who mastered anatomy, hoof health, saddle fitting, classical principles, life coaching provides education addressing horse's total wellbeing.