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Our expert training, your deeper bond.

Your horse in the hands of one of the most respected authorities in Italy and beyond, for equine development.

We make sure you’re always informed about your horse’s wellbeing and improvement, with regular updates that give you peace of mind and a real sense of connection, even from a distance.

Empower your connection with the horse

Each day, a step toward trust

From the first interaction to advanced work, every gesture becomes part of a silent dialogue between horse and human. We build deep relationships, lasting skills and horses that are confident and connected.

Ethological approach
Relational, non-coercive training

We start horses on the ground and under saddle using a natural, ethological approach.

Our goal is to cultivate a relationship built on trust, cooperation and calm, far beyond the notion of subduing. Each journey begins with a physical and behavioural assessment and continues with consistent, personalised work tailored to the horse’s rhythm and individual needs.

Here, the difference is felt
Natural, non-coercive approach
Initial physical and behavioural evaluation
Consistent work on a daily basis
Development guided by internationally recognised professionals
Establish trust before asking for performance
From conflict to connection
Behavioural rehabilitation

We address blocks, trauma or misunderstandings that often make the horse-rider relationship difficult. Anger, fear, frustration: we learn to read, welcome and transform them. We offer recovery pathways that focus on safety and deep connection.

Emotional recovery pathway
True listening, even when the horse “doesn’t cooperate”
Giving space to repressed emotions: fear, anger, frustration
Relationships rebuilt through presence, care and patience
Deep healing that starts with feeling, not forcing
Opening a new chapter through shared understanding and trust
Reigniting the horse’s inner strength
Integrated physical and psychological recovery

We support horses recovering from inactivity or stressful experiences, helping restore their physical and emotional well-being. Through targeted exercises, appropriate gymnastics and gradual training, we rebuild tone, balance and vitality.

Path to recovery
Gentle recovery after trauma or long periods of inactivity
Conscious movement and calibrated gymnastics
Gradual restoration of muscle tone and psychophysical balance
Consistent presence and attentive support through every stage
Restoring trust, energy and deep well-being
Restore the connection at its core
Reconnect

We focus on restoring the bond between you and your horse at its deepest level. We guide the horse through every step of reconnecting, starting with building trust, improving mutual awareness and fostering respect.

For those who seek to evolve with elegance
Tailored exercises to address your horse’s temperament
Groundwork and liberty training to strengthen communication without relying solely on reins or commands
Integrating the trust and understanding from groundwork into a harmonious ride
Guidance to maintain and deepen the relationship over time, ensuring it’s sustainable and rewarding for both you and your horse

Connection first, then technique:
the essence of training.

We help horses restore their connection to the people in their lives. We work with the horse, using nonverbal language, timing and the modulation of energy to reopen lines of communication. Each session becomes a quiet practice of empathy, trust and attentive listening, done for the horse and for the relationship it will return to.

Dedicated programmes, deeper attention

Special programmes for special horses

Some horses carry a unique story. Alterreno is a safe space for them too: senior horses, young horses, those in recovery or simply more sensitive. For each of them, we design a personalised path, offering daily care, attention and the deep respect they deserve.

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Dedicated management for stallions

We also accommodate stallions, offering dedicated, separate management that ensures the highest standards of safety, calm and well-being for all horses and humans on the premises. Their presence is integrated into the rhythm of the estate, with tailored routines that respect their nature and needs.

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Serenity and respect for senior horses

For horses in their later years, we provide peaceful routines, spacious and comfortable environments and ongoing monitoring of both physical condition and emotional well-being. Every detail is designed to support graceful ageing, with care that adapts to their pace, needs and dignity.

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Rehabilitation with expert presence

Horses facing physical or behavioural challenges find the right environment here. Each stage of recovery is supported with expert guidance, dedicated handling and the consistency needed to rebuild trust, restore balance and promote lasting well-being.

"I would never have thought I’d write a review, but I feel I have to. After my divorce, I was… how to put it… a total mess. I could no longer communicate with my horse. Then I chose Alterreno and their three-year training programme. I don’t even know where to start. The results went beyond anything I could have imagined.  An amazing experience, highly recommended!"

Maria Castellano

Training at Alterreno

Every horse can change.
It begins with understanding.

Start with an assessment.
We’ll see where your horse stands and shape the path that suits it.

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