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Supporting people of all abilities for over 50 years.

One of Canberra's oldest charities | Serving our community since 1975

Providing people living with disability the opportunity to learn and develop skills in a highly supportive and caring community, through horse riding and other equine facilitated activities.

Get Involved

Be part of the next 50 years of Pegasus

Whether you donate, volunteer, participate or partner with us, you are helping one of Canberra’s oldest charities continue changing lives through the unique connection between people and horses.

  • Donate

    Every donation helps us care for our horses, maintain a safe and welcoming facility and deliver meaningful programs for people with disability.

    → Donate Today

  • Volunteer

    Join the generations of Canberra volunteers who have helped make Pegasus possible. No previous horse experience is required, and training is provided.

    → Become a Volunteer

  • Join a Program

    Explore safe, structured equine and farm-based programs designed around each participant’s abilities, goals and support needs.

    → Participant Information

  • Partner With Us

    Help one of Canberra’s longest-serving charities create confidence, connection and opportunity for people with disability and their families.

    → Partner With Pegasus

What Pegasus Does

Structured programs. Real outcomes.

  • Equine & Farm Sessions

    Structured sessions for people with disabilities and hidden disabilities — safe, coached, and genuinely engaging.

  • Holistic Wellbeing

    Physical, social, and emotional support through safe activities that are fun and purposefully designed.

  • The Right Program Match

    Working with families, carers, and referrers to find the ideal fit for every participant we serve.

Our Mission

To support the development of skills, abilities and confidence in people with disabilities in the wider Canberra region through equine and farm-based programs that are engaging, safe and fun.

→ Explore Programs

We engage, advocate, grow, celebrate and govern — together.

Stories From Pegasus

Lives changed, one session at a time

“A great place for children, especially those who have physical challenges. Fantastic to see so many friendly horses. It is very important that places like Pegasus exists so that our connection to farming continues.”

Tony Kennedy

Pegasus Participant Family

“Excellent, awesome coach and great leader would recommend it to anyone with a disability especially older people like myself the horses are fantastic with the kids 10 out of 10😀😀”

“Volunteered here. Pegasus does such an amazing job with the disabled. I have nothing but great words to say about this place, I highly recommend it if you have a special needs child.”

Join The Team

We are looking for Volunteers. Can you help?

Join a team of dedicated volunteers who support participants every week. No horse experience required — just a willingness to connect and contribute. Training provided for all roles.
Volunteer with us

  • Training provided

    Everything you need before your first session — no prior experience necessary.

  • Flexible roles

    Find what suits your schedule — we have roles to fit various availability.

  • Direct difference

    See the real impact of your time each week in the faces of the people you support.

Support Pegasus

Your contribution directly supports our equine and farm-based programs.

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