Volunteer Today
Are You Ready to Make a Difference?
We welcome volunteers every day. Volunteers are the heart of the PonyUp4Kids Foundation Inc. Volunteers take an active, hands-on role maintaining the farm, providing love, care and attention to the equine residents, act as tour guides for visitors, lead fundraising efforts and help make a positive impact on the lives of the horses and participants.
No experience? No problem!
PonyUp4Kids provides a Volunteer Training program to become a Certified Volunteer.
Volunteer Training Day at PonyUp4Kids
At PonyUp4Kids Foundation, we believe every volunteer has the power to make a lasting impact—not just on the lives of our participants, but on the horses who help heal them. Our 2-hour volunteer training sessions are designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge to become a capable and confident member of our community of volunteers.
During your sessions, you’ll learn and gain hands-on experience in:
- Safe horse handling, haltering, leading and grooming
- Blanketing/Unblanketing and Blanket safety
- Equine care and nutrition
- Safe practices on the farm and around horses
- Stable management skills
- Limiting liabilities and standard industry practices
- Developing your “superpower” of observation to ensure safety and well-being
At the end of the session, you’ll demonstrate your mastery of safe horse handling and earn your official PonyUp4Kids Volunteer Certificate—a proud symbol of your readiness to serve with heart, skill, and purpose.
When: Saturday, November 8, 2025
Cost: FREE to existing volunteers and volunteers signing up to volunteer.
Session 1 - 9am - 11am
Session 2 - 1pm-3pm
Click here to RSVP for the FREE Continued Volunteer Education Session
Beyond the skills, you’ll connect with like-minded individuals who share your passion for helping others and working with horses. You will become part of a ripple effect of kindness that touches every horse, visitor, and participant who walks through our gates.
Let's change lives one hoofbeat at a time.
To learn more and get started, fill out a Volunteer Application
Your support is welcome!
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Volunteer today!
Document Success Stories Through Equine ASSISTED WELLNESS
PARTNER WITH PONYUP4KIDS
PonyUp4Kids Foundation is seeking passionate Occupational Therapists (OTs), Physical Therapists, Psychologists and Social Workers looking to collaborate with us in a unique opportunity. Partner with us to bring your clients to experience the transformative power of equine-assisted therapy while documenting their progress in a compelling 8-12 week case study.
About the Opportunity:
As a partner, you will:
- Introduce your clients to PonyUp4Kids’ equine assisted activities and nature-based programming.
- Work with our team of equine experts to create personalized equine-assisted plans that leverage the unique benefits of equine therapy, hippotherapy and/or therapeutic horseback riding.
- Document and analyze the progress of your clients, culminating in a case study that highlights the success and impact of this innovative approach.
Why Partner with PonyUp4Kids?
This collaboration offers a rare opportunity to:
- Expand Your Expertise: Explore equine therapy and nature-based interventions in a supportive, real-world setting.
- Highlight Client Success: Develop a meaningful case study to showcase the progress and potential of your clients.
- Contribute to Innovation: Be part of a program dedicated to redefining how therapy is delivered, with a focus on compassion, creativity, and connection.
What We’re Looking For:
- Licensed Psychologists, Social Workers, Counselors, Occupational Therapists and Physical Therapists with active client caseloads who are eager to explore new approaches.
- A passion for working in collaborative, dynamic environments.
Join Us in Documenting Transformative Outcomes
This is volunteer role perfect for professionals seeking to bring their clients into a creative, impactful program while contributing to the growing field of equine-assisted therapy. If you’re ready to partner with PonyUp4Kids and create a case study that highlights the power of this approach, we want to hear from you.
PonyUp4Kids Foundation Inc.
- Phone: (845) 724-7128
- Email: info@PonyUp4Kids.com
To learn more fill out a Volunteer Application at www.PonyUp4Kids.com. Your support is welcome!
Be sure to LIKE and FOLLOW PonyUp4Kids Foundation Inc. on Facebook for more information.
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