When a horse is trapped in a culvert, swimming pool, trailer, ditch, mud, pond, or any confined space, seconds matter - and the right equipment can mean the difference between life and death. Our Equine Technical Rescue Team urgently needs a Becker Horse Sling, a specialized vertical‑lift system designed to safely raise and support large animals during emergency extractions.
The Becker Sling is one of the most effective tools in large‑animal rescue. It allows responders to:
This sling isn’t a luxury - it’s critical rescue equipment used internationally to save horses in crisis.
Equine emergencies don’t only happen in rural areas. Horses travel through urban, suburban, and rural communities every day, and when an accident happens, your 911 call activates this team. Having the right equipment ensures responders can act quickly, safely, and effectively.
PonyUp4Kids Foundation proudly supports Equine Technical Rescue by:
Your donation is 100% tax‑deductible and goes directly toward purchasing a Becker Horse Sling for Equine Technical Rescue.
Every contribution - large or small - brings us closer to giving trapped, injured or frightened horses a safe lift to solid ground. Please donate generously and help us equip the rescuers who stand ready when horses need them most.

Join us at PonyUp4Kids Foundation for an important community presentation on safely rescuing horses and other large animals from emergencies—trailer rollovers, barn fires, mud or ice entrapments, and downed-horse situations.
Large-animal emergencies require specialized training, equipment, and coordination—and preparation makes all the difference.
SOLD OUT ! Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 12noon
Learn about:
• Large-animal behavior under stress
• Veterinary collaboration
• Specialized rescue equipment & mechanical systems
• Scene safety and unified response
• How you can support our local equine technical rescue team
When emergencies happen, teamwork saves lives.
Be informed. Be prepared. Be part of the solution.
PonyUp4Kids Foundation invites local fire departments, sheriff’s offices, state police, horse owners, and equine volunteers to attend this presentation.
When emergencies happen, teamwork saves lives.
Be informed. Be prepared. Be part of the solution.
Because 1,000 pounds of panic requires training — not guesswork.
SOLD OUT! Saturday, February 28, 2026 - 12 noon
PonyUp4Kids Foundation Inc.
2536 Wingdale Mountain Road, Poughquag, NY 12570
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