Tsunami, wonderful Riding for the Disabled horse, needs your help to fight pre-cancerous melanoma

$440 of $5,000 goal
Given by 14 generous donors in 7 weeks

Raising money for vet care for Riding for the Disabled horse Tsunami fight against melanoma

Waikouaiti, Otago

Meet our lovely Tsunami. Tsunami is a big beautiful Grey Irish sports horse who is only 11 years old. He is one of our favorites and our riders absolutely adore him, he is the biggest sweetest "puppy". Unfortunately Tsunami has pre-cancerous melanoma and needs vet care to give him a fighting chance. Because of where Tsunami's melanoma is located he cannot have surgery so our best option for him is something called chemo beads. These beads have been tried with great results throughout the country but need to be ordered from overseas. This means the procedure is small but the cost is high. If you can give anything to help towards this we gratefully appreciate it. Tsunami is our biggest horse, he helps so many riders gain confidence and strength, from the tallest adult to the smallest child, Tsunami is a sweet heart and a gentleman. We just want our big beautiful boy to be well and to continue to provide the amazing service he does for our riders at East Otago Riding for the Disabled.

About us

Provide interaction with horses to improve health and wellbeing outcomes for people experiencing disability or who have specific challenges. We support a range of people to achieve their goals.

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Treatment of pre-cancerous melanoma by our Vet

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Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 12 Mar 2026
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East Otago Riding for the Disabled Association Incorporated

Thank you for your support of Tsunami. It is appreciated.

East Otago Riding for the Disabled Association Incorporated
Kate
Kate on 10 Mar 2026
Get well soon Tsunami!
$10
East Otago Riding for the Disabled Association Incorporated

Thank you for your support. It is greatly appreciated

East Otago Riding for the Disabled Association Incorporated
Di
Di on 10 Mar 2026
Stay strong, Tsunami x
$10
East Otago Riding for the Disabled Association Incorporated

Thank you for your support. It is greatly appreciated

East Otago Riding for the Disabled Association Incorporated
Lauren
Lauren on 10 Mar 2026
Good luck from Australia
$10
East Otago Riding for the Disabled Association Incorporated

Thank you for your support. It is greatly appreciated

East Otago Riding for the Disabled Association Incorporated
Rene
Rene on 10 Mar 2026
Akayla, Janine & Rene
$50
East Otago Riding for the Disabled Association Incorporated

Thank you for your support. It is greatly appreciated. Hope Akayla is still enjoying riding

East Otago Riding for the Disabled Association Incorporated

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This campaign started on 13 Feb 2026 and ends on 11 Aug 2026.