At Alterreno, a BHS Approved Centre near Pisa, care and training are one philosophy: treating horses with dignity, understanding and the kind of attention that truly transforms them.
Three paths, one philosophy: horses deserve to be seen, not managed
From the moment they arrive at our Tuscan estate near Peccioli, horses at Alterreno receive genuine attention, tailored nutrition, communication for understanding. Whether boarding, training or starting their foundation journey, every horse is known by temperament, respected in rhythm and cared for as if they were our own.
Boarding at Alterreno is where your horse finally exhales. In spacious boxes with private paddocks near Pisa, horses wake to natural light and enjoy twice-daily turnout in wide pastures. Our team watch, notice and respond: our work is built on presence, routine and attention.
Not every horse arrives ready to trust. Some carry trauma; others learned that humans mean pressure. Our relational training is for them and for horses seeking deeper partnership. Through natural horsemanship guided by Angelika Schneider, we offer non-coercive work that looks beyond behaviours to their cause. Every path begins with an assessment that sees the whole story and progresses at the horse’s pace.
Our programme supports them from first contact to ridden work, respecting natural development over fixed timelines. Through imprinting, groundwork and careful saddle introduction, we prioritise soundness and create willing partners who learn that humans can be clear without force.