Alterreno hosts intensive clinics with Olympic-level riders, high school masters and internationally recognised equestrian professionals. Limited enrolment ensures quality attention for participants of all levels seeking refinement from world-class trainers in our Tuscany’s inspiring countryside setting.
Learning from international masters can move development further than routine lessons. At Alterreno each clinic is designed to create an immersive experience in which participants learn the approach and insight offered by professionals working at the highest levels of the discipline.
Intensive clinics feature Olympic finalists, World Cup competitors and trainers with championship experience. Recent visiting professionals include Olympic show jumping finalists who also hold high-school master credentials and classical dressage backgrounds. Participants study advanced jumping technique, gymnastics for horse preparation, athletic development and competition strategy with trainers who have worked at the highest international level of the sport.
The intensive workshops are led by masters of the High School and classical riding, specialising in the development of the horse’s wellbeing and physical condition through the use of lateral movements drawn from classical dressage, the cultivation of collection and the refinement of vertical balance, all within an ethical and respectful framework. The trainers draw upon experience gained within the great European schools of classical equitation, combining historical methodology with contemporary understanding. The work is designed to nurture the horse’s natural talent through correct biomechanics, steady progression and the application of the classical modern training scale.
Targeted development of skills with international experts takes place through focused clinics dedicated to specific areas such as advanced pole work, liberty training, in hand work or the starting of young horses. Each clinic is led by a recognised international specialist in the field. The format allows participants to concentrate on a single subject, practise it intensively and receive precise guidance and tailored support.
Alterreno hosts multiple clinics throughout the year, bringing a range of international trainers to Tuscany. Participants may join a single clinic or attend several across the year to build a broad education shaped by different international perspectives. Alumni and members receive priority access to registration.
THE BEST OF CLINIC EXPERIENCE
At Alterreno, every clinic brings rare opportunity to learn from professionals who’ve reached sport’s highest levels. Every workshop provides direct access to Olympic-level expertise in intimate environment where learning becomes personal, transformative and immediately applicable to your journey.
Clinic trainers at Alterreno are professionals with Olympic experience, championship horses and decades of recognised work. Their guidance offers direct access to expertise that many riders never encounter.
A short, concentrated period of work with a master trainer can bring dramatic change. Focused exposure to a different methodology, in fact, helps break habitual patterns and supports development.
Clinic groups are kept small, so the work remains direct and practical. Small groups allow the trainer to understand your challenges and give feedback that relates to your development and goals.
PAST CLINICS
Three days of intensive training with an Olympic show jumping rider who is also a high-school master and classical dressage trainer. It is an opportunity for horses and riders at any level to develop technique, connection and athletic preparation under the guidance of an experienced competitor. Juan Diego García-Trevijano’s career includes a second place in the Rome Grand Prix in 1986 with Futuro, a third place in the World Cup Final in Tampa in 1989 with Tirol, participation in the Olympic final in Seoul in 1988 with Tirol where he received an Olympic diploma and appearances at both world and European championships. He is also a high-school master and dressage trainer. The programme covers gymnastics and preparation for the horse, advanced techniques for show jumping and flatwork based on classical dressage principles.
Vera Munderloh returns to Alterreno for a three-day classical riding clinic suitable for riders and horses of any discipline and level. As the first rider to Anja Beran, Vera will be available to expand your understanding of classical training techniques, answer your questions and support you in developing your flatwork skills through the principles of classical equitation.
Alterreno hosts an event with Katja Lange, an internationally recognised specialist in saddle fitting and horse training. With more than twenty-five years of experience, she has worked as a Master of Horse Management, received the Oskar-Maria Stensbeck plaque and competed at advanced level in Germany, Luxembourg and the United States. Since 2012 she has collaborated with the Saddlefit 4 Life Academy and developed her project “Dressurreiten (er)leben”. Drawing on her knowledge of biomechanics and her work with veterinarians and therapists, Katja presents a holistic view of the horse aimed at supporting welfare and creating a functional connection between horse and rider.
Kate Mably has spent her life with horses and her training approach is grounded in classical and natural principles. She works from the view that the art of riding depends on harmony and balance and she tailors each exercise to the needs of the individual horse and rider. Kate has built an international career working with horses and riders to develop practical understanding and genuine partnership.
Linda Parelli introduces a long-awaited shift in the horse world, offering insights into developing a confident horse and clear leadership. She brings a renewed focus on empowering riders through a system centred on the needs of the horse.
When passion, ethics and discipline shape results. This is the first Italian edition of the clinic led by Michel Robert, head rider and technical director of the Team.
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