Total Horsemanship™ is your way to build solid foundations: connection, rhythm and balance, in depth. Designed to transform the way you move with your horse.
One journey, three essential courses
Each Essentials™ module is a designed, progressive training path that focuses on one foundational dimension of ethical horsemanship: Connection, Rhythm or Balance. Every lesson is structured to support integration: time to embody new skills alongside your horse. The goal is alignment: emotional, physical and energetic. With every session, you uncover new confidence and a way of riding that feels connected.
Progress-oriented without force
At Alterreno, every path is shaped individually. Whether you’re engaging in a full horsemanship module or refining specific skills through private lessons, your training adapts to your level, your timing and your connection with the horse. Every module leads to a dedicated ALTERRENO™ Certification.
Essentials1™ is a dive into attention, presence and the ability to observe your horse before taking any step at our BHS approved centre. Through this Tuscany-based course, guided by Angelika Schneider, you'll learn how to read subtle equine cues, refine your perception and gain stronger body awareness. Connection and clarity become the foundation for everything that follows in classical training. This is where mutual trust is built at our Italian facility: quietly, consciously and with intention. Understanding equine behaviour always comes before action.
€3,300 excluding VAT
Essentials2™ focuses on the flow of movement between horse and human, how the horse responds. Each session builds upon your groundwork skills, introducing you to classical riding techniques through 250 total hours of personalised training. Develop an independent seat, learn subtle aids and communicate with your horse through intention, energy and refined balance. Groundwork in three gaits, safe mounting with permission, posture work on lunge line and arena figures. Riding with understanding creates lasting partnership between horse and human.
€13,750 excluding VAT
Master advanced groundwork, lateral movements and gymnastic exercises with Essentials3™. Each lesson refines your skills through 700 total hours of advanced equestrian education, including work in hand, cavaletti exercises, trail riding and trailer loading preparation. Develop your horse's flexibility, fitness and straightness through classical lateral movements guided by internationally trained instructors in the Tuscany countryside. Advanced groundwork techniques, shoulder-in, leg-yield, half-pass and pole work come together to create a physically and emotionally balanced partnership. From arena refinement to outdoor confidence, every session advances both the horse and the rider. True horsemanship mastery requires dedication, awareness and expert guidance.
€44,000 excluding VAT
Excellence That Meets You Where You Are
Each Essentials™ module is a progressive training path that focuses on one foundational dimension of ethical horsemanship: Connection, Rhythm or Balance. Through exercises you will learn to feel, to listen and to communicate building trust and clarity.
Each session opens a way to both skill and awareness. You develop clearer aids, a more grounded presence, precise timing and the capacity to lead with clarity.
Alterreno offers training exclusively for its members. This keeps the work focused on people who share the same commitment to learning.
Whether you are a beginner or a professional, the Essentials™ are shaped to match your pace and support development beyond your current capacity.