Back in the Saddle Equine Therapy Center

Back in the Saddle Equine Therapy Center
(aka BITS ETC)

334 College Hill Road, Hopkinton, New Hampshire 03229 603-746-5681

Hello to BITS ETC Clients, Volunteers, and Supporters

First of all, I hope that you and your families are safe and healthy in these uncertain times. By now we have been able to contact most of you to share the news that today we shuttered our program to responsibly react to the Covid -19 threat. We pride ourselves on offering safe and effective therapeutic equine interventions and are making every effort to keep our clients staff and the herd safe until we can do so again.

We have a plan of action to stay connected with you, who mean so much to Melissa, Kathy, and whole BITS crew. You are what makes BITS ETC happen. Stay tuned to our Facebook page and here on the website to see how the horses are coping.

But starting today You can help. Please email or write me a note explaining why you use our services. Your personal stories can help me convey to our funders the importance of our maintaining our current herd so we can continue our work when this pandemic recedes.

For clients with older children, I ask them to send a letter to their favorite horse, telling us what they are doing. Their horse will reply, I promise. We are exploring ways to provide continued presence on Facebook and on our website documenting the horse’s daily routines, as well as expressions of concern for their riders. We are all in this together, and together we are determined to meet again on happier trails. In September we turn 18---what a birthday party we will have!

Thank you for your past support of BITS ETC. Stay safe.

Take care, be well,

Pauline
Pauline Meridien
Director, BITS ETC

During these uncertain and difficult times, BITS is doing everything possible to keep the beloved horses fed and cared for so they will be here to welcome back "their" students who have bonded to them. If at all possible, could you please consider a tax-deductible donation for our equine therapists? THANK YOU!

Back in the Saddle Equine Therapy Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit association located in central New Hampshire. BITS ETC is dedicated to providing quality time with a horse for people from 2 to 92.

Certified instructors and therapists provide safe and effective treatment for people living with disabilities. Therapeutic riding can improve physical strength and balance. Lessons are provided all year round.

Learning to lead.

We depend on individual and corporate donations in order to keep our programs going. Please consider making a donation today so those with special needs can continue their progress.

RideUP Veterans' Program

This program is FREE to veterans and
Uniformed Professionals (first responders).
If you'd like to join us, please contact us for more details.

Deb is a member from a Wounded Warriors group that visited BITS for a day with horses.

No -- John hasn't found himself listening to a drill sergeant... Hagar is only yawning! Everyone had a good laugh!

Our vets come year round. A little snow makes for a beautiful day.

A First Responder from Henniker works with one of our certified instructors.

Upcoming Events

NOTICE: In response to the present situation with Covid 19, we are changing or postponing
the following events. Please stay tuned!

Volunteer Training
has changed

We will not be holding our Volunteer Training this Saturday. HOWEVER, we are still welcoming new volunteers! Please contact us at 746-5681
if you'd like to join our team, and we will schedule a time to train you on an individual basis!