RIDING LESSONS
Riding Lessons for beginners and experienced!
The Equestrian Club of Cyclades is in perfectly organized facilities for riding lessons, addressed to both beginner or advanced riders. Lessons are booked in advance and take place daily, except of Mondays, at afternoon hours or morning sometimes, according to season. It is not necessary to have any experience in order to try out a riding lesson.
For our younger friends from the age of 4, we have ponies whilst there is no age limit for adults. Lessons last 15 minutes for youngsters and half or one hour for teenagers and adults. For your mounted experience we offer free of charge riding hats, whilst you should wear cozy clothes, long trousers, jodhpurs, breeches or leggings and closed shoes. Lessons take place in groups of 1-4 people.
LEISURE RIDING
Discover paths and landscapes on horseback!
One of the most liberating senses is definitely riding a horse. Discover paths and landscapes mounted, enjoying unforgettable experiences. The Equestrian Club of Cyclades offers various hacks taking in mind always as a first priority your safety. In groups of 1-3 people we take you out on 1 hour trail rides according to your experience in relation to riding. For beginners we recommend riding lessons before any sort of activity outside our premises. It is safer and when time comes for a hack, it will be more enjoyable.
For advanced riders, we organize trail riding in the area of Manna, where our facilities are located but also in other villages upon request. If you want something magical, in certain periods we organize for you a visit at the beach and swimming with the horses. At all cases hacks take place by appointment. Make sure you wear comfortable clothing, trousers, jodhpurs/breeches or leggings and closed shoes. We will provide you a riding hat for free.
COMPETITION RIDNG
Dressage, Showjumping, Endurance and Carriage Driving.
Dressage, Show Jumping, Endurance and Driving are disciplines with which you can get involved at the Equestrian Club of Cyclades. With or without experience in the field of horse sports, we will find the workout that suits you and your horse best. Our knowledge, experience and facilities provide you with safety in your daily exercise. The Equestrian Club of Cyclades is the only Club in the Cyclades accredited by the Hellenic Equestrian Federation. One to four competitions are organised annually by our Club and held on Syros and other islands, aiming at promoting the equestrian discipline in the Aegean islands.
Over the summer months we organize gymkhanas for our younger riders, where they can showcase their equestrian abilities. As the Champion Club in single and pair driving in 2011, with champion drivers in 2011, 2012 and 2013 and athletes that continue to excel in Dressage amassing the most wins for a single Club, the athletic strength of our Club is on the rise. If you wish to familiarise yourself with horse riding but not necessarily ride, you are welcome to sit in the viewing balcony of our traditionally decorated club house and enjoy your afternoon coffee in sight of our athletes in training. Training takes place in the afternoon, with hours varying depending on the season.
SWIMMING WITH HORSES
A dream that becomes true!
A dream coming true is how this unique experience we offer for you, is characterized. Swimming with horses bareback in the sea, on the islands’ beaches during summer months, with our experienced personnel. Horses love the sea and share with you this feeling.
Swimming with them is the ultimate romantic excursion for couples or honeymooners visiting Syros, for riders who have never tried riding in the sea and for family bonding moments. This lifetime experience is magic and you should not miss out on it.
THERAPEUTIC HORSE RIDING
We are all equal on horseback!
Τherapeutic horseback riding is a form of recreational therapy linked to benefits for people with motor disabilities, especially in regard to coordination and balance, and the development of muscle tone. Interaction with horses, whether riding or caring for them, has long been known to promote well-being and confidence.
The Equestrian Club of Cyclades offers therapeutic horseback riding lessons, in a safe environment, using specifically selected, gentle and even-tempered horses, under the supervision of a qualified instructor. The frequency and structure of the lessons are assessed on a case-by-case basis and may involve, in addition to riding, grooming or involvement in other day-to-day activities of the Club.