Skilled Trades Fair – February 11, 2026
Stable Steps: Your Path to Equine Careers
PonyUp4Kids Foundation is excited to be featured at the Skilled Trades Fair on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at Arlington High School. We invite students, families, and community members to stop by our table and discover the many career pathways available within the equine industry.
Explore opportunities in horse care and management, equine nutritionist equine behavioralist, foaling/mare care, horse evaluation and appraisals, training, teaching, veterinary, farrier, equine body workers, stable management and equine business development and leadership that keep barns and equine facilities running safely and smoothly. Our team will be on site to answer questions, share resources, and highlight how equine‑based careers can lead to meaningful, purpose‑driven futures.
At PonyUp4Kids, we empower children, teens, and young adults through humane education, horsemanship, and real‑world skill building. Whether you’re exploring future career options, seeking a rewarding path in the equine field, or simply curious about the industry, this is a great opportunity to learn how a passion for horses can grow into a lifelong profession.
This free, public event welcomes attendees of all ages. We look forward to meeting you and inspiring the next generation of equine professionals.
NATIONAL HELP A HORSE DAY
Pancakes, Ponies and Purpose
SAVE THE DATE!
Pancakes with Ponies — National Help A Horse Day Sunday, April 26 • PonyUp4Kids Foundation
Join us for a heart‑warming community morning celebrating rescued horses, healing, and hope. Bring your family, enjoy delicious pancakes, meet our incredible horses, and support life‑changing equine programs for children, veterans, trauma survivors, and underserved families.
This year’s event is proudly co‑sponsored by community partners who believe in giving horses — and people — a second chance.
Mark your calendar. Invite your friends. Come make an impact. More details coming soon at www.PonyUp4Kids.com
Become an Event Sponsor for Pancakes with Ponies!
PonyUp4Kids is gearing up for National Help A Horse Day on April 26, and we’re inviting mission‑driven businesses to join us as event sponsors. Your support fuels equine‑assisted programs for children, teens, adults, families, veterans, individuals with special needs, veterans, trauma and abuse survivors, those in recovery and underserved communities — while giving rescued horses a second chance at life.
Sponsorship delivers high‑value brand visibility, tax‑deductible marketing exposure, and meaningful community impact. From website features and social media promotion to event signage and press recognition, your business will be front and center as a champion for healing, hope, and horses.
Ready to make a difference and elevate your brand?
Become an event sponsor today — contact us at (845) 724‑7128 or email us at info@ponyup4kids.com
FOR THE LOVE OF HORSES
An Unforgettable Valentine's Experience
This Valentine’s season, trade the ordinary dinner date for something truly unforgettable. PonyUp4Kids Foundation invites couples to For the Love of Horses – Date with a Horse, a one-of-a-kind romantic experience where connection, laughter, and a little magic come together—both with each other and with our incredible horses.
On Saturday, February 14, 2026, couples will enjoy a relaxed afternoon sipping their beverage of choice, indulging in light hors d’oeuvres, and spending meaningful time interacting with the horses. Capture beautiful moments with professional-style photo opportunities alongside these gentle, intuitive partners, creating memories you’ll cherish long after Valentine’s Day.
This unique and extra-special Valentine’s adventure offers a refreshing way to slow down, connect, and experience the calming, heart-opening presence of horses in a serene, welcoming setting.
Space is limited. Advance booking required.
Celebrate love differently this year—where hearts connect, hooves wander, and memories are made. BOOK NOW
Celebrate love differently this year
Space is limited. Advance registration required.
1–3 PM.
Enjoy a relaxed afternoon sipping beverage of choice and indulging in light hors d’oeuvres
Spending meaningful time interacting with the horses
Capture beautiful moments with professional-style photo opportunities alongside the horses
Every smile, every gift keeps our mission alive
Thank You for Making the Holidays Magical!
The barn doors opened, and magic poured in. Families gathered, children laughed, and the air was filled with the scent of cocoa and cookies. Santa, Mrs. Claus, and Cody — our beloved reindeer pony — brought storybook wonder to life, reminding us all that joy is most powerful when it’s shared.
From festive games to holiday music, every moment sparkled with community spirit. But beyond the laughter and photos, this day carried a deeper meaning: it shined a light on the mission at the heart of PonyUp4Kids — rehabilitating rescued horses and transforming their strength into healing for children, teens, adults, survivors of abuse and trauma, people in recovery, at-risk teens, individuals with special and diverse needs, veterans and families and underserved communities in need.
To our guests, volunteers, and donors: thank you. You didn’t just attend an event — you became part of a movement. Every horse fed, every pony brushed, every dollar donated, every smile shared — it all fuels our mission and keeps the magic alive year‑round.
We were honored to welcome NYS Assemblyman Anil Beephan, whose humor and kindness lit up the barn as he placed every child on Santa’s Nice List. His presence, along with District 22 Legislator Joe Tresca, incoming Beekman Town Supervisor Laureen Abbatantuono, and incoming Town Board members Kate Blake and Gina Ragusa, showed that our mission resonates far beyond the farm. Their support is a powerful reminder that PonyUp4Kids is building something real, lasting, and worthy of investment.
The holiday glow doesn’t end here. With your help, we can continue offering equine‑assisted programs that build confidence, resilience, and hope for those who need it most — while giving rescued horses a second chance at life.
Join us. Give the gift of healing and hope. Together, we gallop toward brighter futures.
Hope, healing, and joy exist because of your kindness.
Beyond the cocoa and holiday cheer, Our mission shines bright, steadfast and clear. Rescued horses with healing to give,
Helping children and families learn, grow, and live.
We thank every guest, each donor, each friend,
Whose kindness ensures our work will not end. And to leaders who joined us — their presence a gift, Assemblyman Beephan, Legislator Tresca, and Beekman Town leaders who uplift.
Your support keeps our mission strong, Spreading hope and healing all year long.
Holiday Delights: Gourmet Cookies
A Special Thank You to Chef Mark for His Extra Special Treat!
We are honored to announce that Chef Mark, renowned for his culinary excellence as former Executive Chef for the New York Yankees and at The Links in Union Vale, now showcasing his talents at JB’s Bar and Grill, will be sharing his artistry with all of us at the PonyUp4Kids Foundation’s annual Cookies and Cocoa with Santa event.
Chef Mark’s reputation for world-class cuisine makes his generous cookie donation an extraordinary highlight of our celebration. To enjoy holiday treats crafted by a chef of such distinction is a rare privilege — one that will make this year’s event even more magical for children and families alike.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to Chef Mark for bringing his passion and generosity to our community. His cookies are more than a sweet indulgence — they are a symbol of the joy, warmth, and holiday spirit that defines Cookies and Cocoa with Santa.
