Artemis Riding Therapy is located in the beautiful country side of Avdimou close to the beach and mountains. The ideal place to be at peace with your inner self and emotions. Come and enjoy equine-based programs that promote physical activity and social interaction and are designed for safety, close supervision as well as fun and interesting activities. Challenge yourself and realize your boundles
s unlimited power by exploring the beautiful paths at Artemis Riding Therapy. Experience the feeling of “freedom” that you gain from horseback riding, where limitations, whether physical, mental, emotional or social are almost literally dropped to the ground the moment your seat is placed into the saddle. There is nothing else like it in this world! So lets everyone experience the beauty of horseback riding and some well-deserved moments of peace and tranquility. Therapeutic horseback riding is the use of horses and equine-assisted activities in order to achieve goals that enhance physical, emotional, social, cognitive, behavioral and educational skills for people of all ages. It not only focuses on the therapeutic riding skills but also the development of a relationship between horse and rider. It uses a team approach in order to provide treatment for the individual with the guidance of an experienced riding instructor. Horses provide a unique neuromuscular stimulation when being ridden through their one of a kind movement which helps people with all sorts of disabilities and body dysfunctions. Horses move in a rhythmic motion that mimics the human movement of walking. While riding, the horses stride acts to move the rider's pelvis in the same rotation and side-to-side movement that occurs when walking. Balance, coordination, flexibility and confidence are a few of the most important things that one can gain from riding therapy. Horses can act as an aid by giving those with disabilities the opportunity to experience a life-changing activity. In special circumstances where people are not able to ride, other activities such as brushing, grooming, bathing, and looking after horses can also have a therapeutic, relaxing and calming effect. For everyone who is interested, a 15 minute free trial is surely enough to convince you!
