The Inspire Foundation is banking on tech-savvy generosity to help it extend its therapeutic horse-riding services to Gozo. 

A campaign launched on local crowdfunding platform Zaar is asking people to donate anything from €5 to €250 to help the organisation finance the service. 

"Therapeutic horseback riding can prove very beneficial to people with special needs," an Inspire Foundation spokesperson said. Aside from the physical benefits of improving trunk strength and balance, the spokesperson also highlighted the less obvious benefits. 

"Therapeutic horseback riding also helps children and adults with disabilities to gain confidence," said Inspire fundraising manager Claire Galea. As with all animals, horses bring people together regardless of their abilities, backgrounds or history, making inclusion a reachable reality,” says Claire Galea, the Fundraising Manager at the Foundation.

"As with all animals, horses bring people together regardless of their abilities, backgrounds or history, making inclusion a reachable reality.”

Benefactors who put up more than €25 in support of Inspire's campaign will get a stress ball and paper notebook as a thank you for their generosity. On top of that, the first 20 people to contribute will receive day-long passes for Inspire’s Fitness Centre with the use of the Inspire indoor pool in Marsascala. 

To donate, visit the campaign page on Zaar.