Pegasus Riding for the Disabled of the ACT

Monday afternoon saw the first of our Horses Helping Humans Australia practical training. Headed up by our Horse Manager, Kirsten, our new HHH team are learning the finer points of natural horsemanship.

Pegasus are excited to be the first HHH licensee in the area and cannot wait to kick off this new program in full in 2025.

Congratulations to our amazing sponsors and friends of Pegasus; Hayman Partners, for having your Community Service recognised at the 2024 REI ACT Awards for Excellence.

Hayman Partners are long time supporters and advocates of the work Pegasus does for those in our community with disability, in front of, and behind, the scenes.

Thank you so much for all you do.

Currently the Hayman Partners team are out in the community supporting Pegasus selling tickets to our 2024 cash raffle.

haymanpartners.com.au [email protected]
Hayman Partners: 02 62824488.

Last week Pegasus hosted Parbery Consulting for their quarterly catch up.
The team had a tour of the facilities, met a pony, and enjoyed drinks and nibbles before getting down to serious business.

Pegasus offers a unique venue space in Canberra to hold events and can arrange catering and AV for your needs. If you would like to know more please contact our Relationship and Event Manager, Jo Kennedy, [email protected] or 02 6254 9190.

Over the weekend, Pegasus was pleased to welcome Sue Spence and Kerri McCabe from Horses Helping Humans Australia, who walked through the concepts of how this new program can be implemented here.

Sue and Kerri were joined by our Equine Facilitators, volunteers and staff keen to learn about it in person.

Pegasus is excited to be the licensed provider of Horses Helping Humans in the ACT and we will continue to keep you updated throughout the journey.

Today it was our pleasure to welcome Rachel Stephen-Smith MLA for a stroll and chat about our facilities, herd and delivery of our services to Canberrans with disability to tie in with our upcoming milestone, 50 years of Pegasus. We also welcomed Kahlia Smith, Senior Advisor to the Minister.

This weekend Pegasus is excited to welcome Equine Pathways Australia (EPA) to host their first Canberra clinic at our facilities.

EPA offers a pathway for people with disability to further their equestrian skill set and potentially compete at different levels.

The group will work closely with professional coaches, physios, psychologists, and other Allied Health professionals over this weekend towards their individual riding goals.

Pegasus is saddened to hear the news of Terry Snows passing over the weekend.

Terry Snow leaves an incredible legacy in philanthropy within Canberra and the surrounds, our heartfelt condolences go to his family and all that knew him. His legacy will continue to live on through The Snow Foundation.

It is with deep sadness that we share with you the death of Terry Snow AM, 80, of natural causes. A remarkable member of the community, Terry was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, as well as a dedicated philanthropist and businessman whose impact on our city of Canberra and the nation will always be loved.

Terry’s generosity touched the lives of many, and he lived by his own words “If you see someone struggling you give them a helping hand”. Beyond his everyday generosity, his profound dedication to philanthropy began in the Canberra region in 1991, in his mid-40s, with his brother George, he created The Snow Foundation. Over the past 15 years, his generosity extended across Australia as he grew The Snow Foundation and, more recently, established Snow Medical, driven by a deep sense of social responsibility.

Terry leaves a legacy of kindness, philanthropy, and business excellence. His spirit will continue to inspire us all, and his contributions will be felt for many years to come.

With heartfelt gratitude,
Ginette, Scarlett, Tom, Georgina and Stephen.

The Snow Family will have a private service and a public memorial will be arranged in the coming weeks.
Instead of flowers, donations are welcomed to Hands Across Canberra FRRR Sydney Women's Fund Sober in the Country Ltd

The complete statement from the Snow family: https://www.snowfoundation.org.au/news-room/media-releases/

The Canberra Times https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/8718391/prominent-canberra-businessman-terry-snow-dies-aged-80/

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Pegasus welcomes corporate bookings to our popular race day. All profits will directly support our equine programs for those with disability in Canberra.

Happy Birthday to our amazing team of Pegasus Ponies! Every horse in the southern hemisphere celebrates their birthday on August 1st. Our special ponies spend most of their time relaxing, but are ready when called to action. Thanks from all of us in the Pegasus community.

Today Pegasus welcomed some four legged competitors of a different kind in the main arena - the ACT Companion Dog Club - for their Trick Dog Test.

Meet some of today’s entrants below:

Some holiday love and fun for our Pegasus ponies. Thanks to our fabulous volunteers!

It is our pleasure to announce tickets for this year's Corkhill Bros. Pegasus Race Day on Friday, 18 October at Thoroughbred Park, are now available for purchase. Details and tickets can be secured through: https://www.trybooking.com/CSQZU
Thoroughbred Park
Corkhill Bros

Pegasus is pleased to provide you with the link to our latest Hoofprint newsletter: https://pegasusact.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Hoofprint-Term-2-2024.pdf.
If you would like to become a regular subscriber to Hoofprint please email: [email protected]

Riding for the Disabled Association of Australia (RDAA)
Corkhill Bros
Hayman Partners
Ned & Josh
Rose Cottage Fishing Club
The Lions Club of Canberra Belconnen

Pegasus is currently recruiting for facilitators in standing up new equine programs at our facilities in Holt.

We are looking for experienced, enthusiastic, and caring individuals with coaching, teaching, youth work, or similar backgrounds who also share our passion for offering equine facilitated learning and disability support.

To learn more follow the link below.

www.seek.com.au

Enjoy your quiet time and break from all our ponies and team at Pegasus.

A really big thank you to the Rose Cottage Fishing Club for their amazing support.

It is great to see local clubs supporting charities like Pegasus, keeping the donations local and making a difference for those in our community.

Pegasus had a visit from close to thirty extra horses on Sunday, as the Australian Miniature Horse Society Inc (AMHS)- NSW took over the main arena and farm for their Winter One Day Event. Lots of talent and cuteness in the arena.
Elegant Exposures - EE

If you would like to inquire about booking our arena for any event large (or mini) please contact: [email protected]

Thanks to the Mawson Beyond Bank Team for their time to undertake basic training with our RDA Coach Margo, and volunteer for the day at Pegasus. Great to meet the team, and fantastic to get some projects done on our farm.

It was our pleasure to have Keith from Goodies Junction visit today to see what we do in the community, talk all things Pegasus Riding for the Disabled of the ACT and the new Vinnies venture. Look forward to our reciprocal visit :).

Thank you Peter Cain MLA for taking the time and braving the cold to come and see the wonderful work our team do, providing services to those living with disability in Canberra and surrounds.

We loved having Sally Francis OAM here at Pegasus Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday to assess many of our coaching team. Thanks Sally for your time, energy and expertise.

Last night, Pegasus CEO, Matthew Watson, was invited to give the Lions International Toast at the The Lions Club of Canberra Belconnen annual change over dinner.

It was a privilege to take part in this event and meet so many individuals giving their time to help those within our community.

The Belconnen Lions club has been a long time supporter of Pegasus and we look forward to continuing this relationship.

Well it’s shaping up to be a glorious day and what better way to enjoy than with a sausage from the Pegasus Bunnings BBQ. Come on down to the Fyshwick store buy a sausage all while supporting our unique programs.

Today Pegasus welcomed visitors from Uniting Aged Care Facility in Weston, where they watched one of our classes before heading inside for some morning tea while meeting some of our team and talking all things horses and Pegasus, and of course what is a visit to Pegasus without a friendly meet n greet with Smartie.

Community is really important to Pegasus and we love being able to share our facilities with other community organisations.

Thank you again to everyone who came out today and for sharing your stories with us.

Meet our wonderful volunteer Kevin, who has been helping out and volunteering at Pegasus for 9 years! Kevin helps with many tasks around Pegasus farm, including gardening, cleaning, and event preparation.

This week Kevin adopted our sweet pony, Houdini (pictured with Kevin and fellow volunteer Geraldine). Kevin has been keen to adopt a pony for many years and feels this pairing is a great match. Thank you so much Kevin for all you do, and thank you from Houdini.

(If you would like to consider adopting a pony, you can enquire through [email protected])

This week marks National Volunteer Week, when we say thank you to the incredible work thousands of volunteers take on across Australia each day.

Here at Pegasus we know how important the contribution our volunteers make is. With close to 80 places needed each week to keep programs running and the farm maintenance up to date, our volunteers are the life blood of making it happen.

So from all of us at Pegasus, our board, and the families who attend, we say thank you!

Pegasus Mother's Day High Tea

What a fantastic day! Thank you so much to all our guests that came out to join us at our very first Pegasus Mother's Day High Tea. Thanks you also to our extra special guests Ned & Josh , Yvette Berry , Elizabeth Lee MLA and Jeffrey Charles who made the day so fun, engaging and enjoyable. We value the communities support, thank you for your wonderful feedback on this event. We look forward to seeing you again in our 50th year of Pegasus Mother's Day High Tea in 2025. Please enjoy some of the photo's of the day (photo credit Steve Moxey).

With our Pegasus Mother's Day High Tea fast approaching tomorrow (1-4pm @ Pegasus Farm), its the right time to say thank you so much to our generous Pegasus supporters and friends who have contributed substantially to the production of this special event. All profits will be directed back into our amazing and unique horse facilitated programs. We can't do what we do without you.

Thoroughbred Park Blissiimo Heartstory Photography Contentious Character Winery Page Bottler Capital Chemist Group That's Cool Mobile Coolroom & Freezer Hire Ned & Josh and Jeffrey Charles.

Tickets closing soon; limited tickets available: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1213113

Looking for the perfect Mother's Day experience for your mum? Treat her to our all inclusive Pegasus Mothers Day High Tea, on Saturday 11 May from 1-4pm. Pegasus is going to spoil her with great food, bubbles, entertainment with hosts of the afternoon Ned & Josh speaking with Deputy Chief Minister Yvette Berry and Elizabeth Lee MLA, Leader of the Opposition, a fun musical performance with comedian Jeffrey Charles, and the opportunity to have a complimentary portrait taken by photography Steve Moxey, and of course she will met a Pegasus pony or two! Don't let her miss out on this unique and fabulous afternoon. Bookings open now, and selling fast, head to:

Mother's Day High Tea at Pegasus Please join us for a unique, fun afternoon to celebrate Mother's Day (on Saturday 11 May from 1:00-4:00pm). Guests will be treated to a...