Pegasus Canberra

Pegasus has been a place of joy, strength, and community, offering children and adults with disabilities a safe, inclusive environment to build confidence, develop essential skills, and experience the unique connection between horse and rider. Photo: Pegasus Canberra.

Pegasus Riding for the Disabled ACT is a not-for-profit community organisation provides equestrian activities for people with disabilities in the Canberra Region for more than 40 years.

Benefits for participants of Pegasus programs range from horse riding being a fun and non-evasive social and therapeutic activity, to providing therapies that help to improve co-ordination, balance, muscle development and fitness for people with disabilities.

Participation boosts personal confidence, self-esteem, communication skills, leadership and trust. Parents, carers or caregivers also benefit from obtaining an hour or two a week of respite and are able to watch their children and/ or dependents develop and gain confidence in their abilities.

Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2025, Pegasus continues to serve the ACT and local NSW regions, supported by volunteers and community engagement.

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