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. You are invited to see her work first hand. Join us for an informal meeting with a presentation, discussion and demonstration.

Marco Rossi began his career in show jumping, competing as a first-grade rider and working as a basic technical operator from 1989 to 1998. In 1998 he attended the first national course for course designers, followed by the initial examination for candidate course designers in 2000 and the first-level course designer examination in 2003. From 2005 to 2007 he was sent to Greece by the Italian Equestrian Federation to train Greek course designers in building young-horse courses. In 2006 he completed the second-level course designer examination and in 2009 the third-level examination. Also, in 2009 he attended a young-horse training workshop in Cervia with Hauke Schmidt and was recognised by the Italian Ministry of Agriculture as an equestrian-surface technician for safety commissions overseeing historic events involving equids. In 2011 he took the first-level international course designer examination in Calgary at Spruce Meadows, one of the largest equestrian centres in the world, examined by Leopoldo Palacios and Werner Deeg. In 2013 he completed the second-level international examination in Aachen, the only recognised European school for course designers, examined by Arno Gego and Werner Deeg.

During the seminar participants explore how their bodies move and how to convey intention to the horse. The work focuses on using the body as the primary means of communication through awareness of the skeletal structure. By becoming conscious of movement in each joint riders gain control over their actions and can rebalance at any moment. This awareness opens the way to listening to the horse and understanding its needs so the response becomes clear and accurate.

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.