A: Anything that moves you forward! Walk, run, roll in a wheelchair, on rollerblades, cycle, ride a horse, swim, or use a rowing machine. Every kilometre counts, no matter your mobility level or pace.

A. Not at all! You have the entire month of November to log your 50km. That’s just under 1.7km a day, completely achievable at your own pace! Or double it with a team!

100% of proceeds directly support Pegasus ACT. Your funds cover:

• Daily feed, supplements, and specialized farrier care for our therapy ponies.

• Routine and emergency veterinary care.

• Program scholarships for local families in financial need.

• Maintenance and safety upgrades for our ACT farm facilities.

A: Yes! All donations of $2 or more made through your online fundraising page are tax-deductible.
Donors will automatically receive a tax receipt via email after donating.

A. No. In honour of 5o years, and 50 more to come, we encourage every participant to aim for at least $50 ($1 for every kilometre!). If you want to push further, you can easily raise your goal on your profile page at any time.

100% of proceeds directly support Pegasus ACT. Your funds cover:

• Daily feed, supplements, and specialized farrier care for our therapy ponies.

• Routine and emergency veterinary care.

• Program scholarships for local families in financial need.

• Maintenance and safety upgrades for our ACT farm facilities.

A: It’s a peer-to-peer fundraising event celebrating 50 years of Pegasus Riding for the Disabled ACT! Throughout November, participants move 50km (walk, run, roll, cycle, or ride) and aim to raise $50+ to support our therapy ponies and community programs for another 50 years!

A: Registrations will open from 5 October.

The official challenge runs from November 1 to November 30. However, you can register, set up your fundraising page, and start collecting donations as soon as sign-ups open!

A: Equine-assisted therapy uses the natural movement of horses to deliver physical, occupational, and emotional therapy. A horse’s gait mimics the exact three-dimensional pelvic movement of human walking. Riding stimulates core muscle groups, improves balance and coordination, and helps riders build posture, joint mobility, and motor skills—all while having fun outdoors.

A: Pegasus supports children and young people across the ACT and surrounding regions living with physical disabilities, intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum conditions, sensory processing needs, and mental health challenges.

Our tailored programs empower participants to achieve personal milestones, gain physical strength, and build lifelong confidence.

A: Our therapy ponies are absolute champions, but they aren't ordinary riding horses. They undergo specialised, ongoing training to remain calm, gentle, and intuitive around riders with complex physical and sensory needs. Their calm demeanor creates a safe space where riders feel accepted, understood, and capable.

A: For 50 years, Pegasus has been a vital part of the Canberra community, offering accessible equine programs on our dedicated farm in Holt. Combining experienced coaches, allied health insights, a hard-working herd, and a wonderful network of volunteers, we provide a warm, inclusive haven where riders can thrive beyond their expectations.

A: Delivering safe, high-quality programs requires significant resources. Our therapy herd requires daily specialised feed, dietary supplements, regular hoof care from farriers, custom gear, and veterinary checkups.

Additionally, maintaining safe paddocks, sensory trails, and mounting ramps at our local farm ensures our facilities remain secure and accessible for every rider who steps onto the grounds. 

Participants are the heartbeat of Pegasus, being able to provide scholarships to riders who would otherwise not be eligible under a government scheme or able to afford it is part of our mission.

A: Everyone! People of all ages, fitness levels, and abilities are invited to participate, whether as an individual, a family, a school group, a local club, or a corporate team.

A: Simply click the Sign Up or Register button on our homepage! You’ll be guided through a quick, 2-minute setup process to create your online profile, choose an individual or team option, and set your goals.

A: During registration, select Start a Team to create a new team or Join a Team to search for an existing group (such as a school, workplace, or club). If you’ve already registered as an individual, log into your account, go to your dashboard settings, and choose the option to attach your page to a team.

A: You’ll receive a welcome email with a link to your personalised fundraising page. From there, you can customise your profile photo, share your link on social media, download our fundraiser toolkit, and start logging your kilometres on November 1st!

A: Sign-ups will remain open unitl 15 November, this means if you're a little late to the party you can still achieve a reasonable goal of 50km for the month.  However, registering early gives you more time to spread the word, collect donations, and plan out your 50km movement goal.