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Mount Olympus Horse Riding Retreat: Equine Therapy in Greece

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7 Days Among the Gods: Experience the Healing Power of Horses on Greece's Sacred Mountain

This equine therapy retreat begins in the foothills of Mount Olympus, the home of the Twelve Olympian gods, at 800 meters elevation, where a welcoming mountain ranch invites you to experience authentic equine therapy, combining active horseback riding with therapeutic groundwork, nature immersion, and traditional Greek mountain life. Led by a specialist trained in therapeutic riding, psychology, counseling, and sports therapy, spend six days working with Arabian, Shagya Arabian, and English sport horses in stunning mountain terrain, in the foothills of Greece’s highest peak. These experienced, intuitive horses become your guides to reconnecting with your authentic self.

Experience the Healing Power of Horses in the Mountain Air

The riding covers varied mountain terrain without exceeding 2,000 meters elevation. Expect beautiful forests, rocky gorges, river valleys, blooming meadows, and remote traditional villages. In spring, you’ll discover wild red peonies carpeting the oak forests. Our horses (Arabian, Shagya Arabian, Sport, and English breeds) are medium-sized, intelligent, strong, and physically fit. They’re perfectly suited for mountain trails and therapeutic work. All are calm, experienced, and responsive to riders of different abilities.
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Daily Activities Include:

Small group experience • Expert local guides • Authentic cultural immersion • Hidden Greece beyond tourism
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Equine Therapy & Horsemanship

Groundwork exercises and horse care (grooming, feeding)
Therapeutic riding sessions tailored to all experience levels (beginners welcome)
Building confidence through authentic connection with horses
Learning to stay present and grounded

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Mount Olympus Exploration

Trail rides through mountain forests, meadows, and traditional villages
Hiking the ancient legendary paths of Olympus
Swimming in mountain lakes
Kayaking (upon request)

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Cultural Immersion

Traditional Greek cooking workshops in wood-fired oven
Slow Food meals with local, seasonal ingredients
Optional archaeological site visits

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Mountain Ranch Accommodation

Rustic wooden cabins at 800m elevation
Wake to mountain views and horses grazing
Oak forests and wildflower meadows
Firepit and outdoor dining

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Expert Guidance

Your guide brings professional qualifications in therapeutic horsemanship, psychology, and sports therapy, with specialized training in working with diverse needs including autism spectrum support.

Horse Riding Retreat location

Our retreat ranch is located in Litochoto, just 90km from Thessaloniki and 5km from the nearest beach.

Best Time to experience the Equine Retreat in Olympus: 
Spring (April-May) & Autumn (Sept-Oct) for ideal weather

Summer rides available early morning and evening
Winter programs possible
Small group, up to 6 people

All Levels Welcome: Complete beginners to experienced riders Weight Limit: 90kg (200 lbs)

Private transfer: We can arrange direct pickup from Thessaloniki (SKG) airport upon request.

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