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 continuity of movement between horse and rider, on the harmony that is built between them, and on the quality of the rider’s requests and the horse’s responses. Each session builds upon the skills developed through groundwork and progressively introduces classical riding techniques across a total of 250 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
Essentials3™ develops your horse’s flexibility, balance and postural correctness through the principles and techniques of the classical tradition, guided by internationally recognised instructors in the heart of the Tuscan countryside. Advanced groundwork, refined flatwork drawing on higher classical exercises and technical work over poles and obstacles come together to build a partnership that is both physically balanced and emotionally attuned. From precision in the arena to confidence in open spaces, each session advances both horse and rider. True horsemanship at this level calls for 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.