Foundation™ programme is your gateway to a professional equestrian career. This eight-week residential immersion at Alterreno blends natural horsemanship with classical riding, preparing you for BHS Stage 2 certification. Daily intensive training covers groundwork, independent seat development, stable management and the full BHS Level 2 Curriculum. Shared accommodation, butler and cook service and a maximum of eight participants ensure focused, individual attention.
€29,900 excluding VAT
The Foundation™ course provides a clear starting point with a solid education, removing the confusion, dead ends and false starts that often plague self-taught journeys. This is where properly trained professionals begin.
Eight weeks living at Alterreno. Daily schedule approximately eight hours, six days weekly. Minimum six, maximum eight participants. Includes shared accommodation in farmhouse or apartment, personal butler and tutor, tailored chef service for all meals, food and beverages included. Final on-site examination for BHS Stage 2 certification. Students receive both Alterreno Foundation™ certification and BHS Stage 2 qualification upon successful completion.
Foundation™ integrates natural horsemanship, equine psychology/cognitive science, classical riding foundations, show jumping introduction, trail riding, complete stable management, training and groundwork techniques, coaching and personal development.
This eight-week journey blends learning, growth and transformation, both for horse and human. From trust-building to advanced skills, each phase is crafted to deepen connection, confidence and competence. It’s the beginning of a new way of being with horses.
Participants develop clear communication skills with horses, recognise personality patterns and understand strengths and limitations. They deepen their relationship with horses, gain clarity of purpose, learn to define and pursue goals and establish a steady practice of mindfulness. They also obtain the Alterreno Foundation™ and BHS Stage 2 certifications.
ALTERRENO FOUNDATION™ VALUE
Alterreno Foundation™ goes beyond a programme: it offers a transformative experience. Eight weeks living and training intensively with horses, guided by world-renowneded professionals will foster growth in every rider, enhancing their skill, understanding and connection.
Waking with horses, caring for them daily, inhabiting equestrian rhythm completely transforms understanding. This isn't visiting, it's becoming.
Eight weeks in one of Earth's most beautiful countryside supports transformation. Nature, beauty, history create space for profound change.
Maximum eight students means every person receives proper mentorship. Instructors know each student's challenges and style.
Accommodation, cook service and personal tutor are included. Students focus entirely on learning without logistical concerns distracting them from transformation.
The BHS Stage 2 enables professional employment in riding schools, livery yards, assistant instructor positions across 26 countries internationally.
Alterreno Foundation™ Certification will distinguish graduates in the equestrian world and shows commitment to ethical, relationship-based approach.
SOLID FOUNDATIONS FOR YOUR FUTURE
Foundation™ inspires you to become both a better rider and a more effective communicator: a certification holds no real value unless paired with the conscious methodology we’ve dedicated ourselves to developing and refining.
Alterreno Foundation™ graduates hold internationally recognised BHS and the distinctive Alterreno Certification, establishing their profile worldwide.
This eight-week intensive course establishes the groundwork for decades of professional achievement, shaping skills and networks that endure across a long-term career.
The Foundation™ represents a significant commitment. This investment pays dividends throughout your career, providing solid skills and a professional network.