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

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

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​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. 
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.

Ride UP 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.
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Here is Lonnie, a Cold War veteran who thoroughly enjoyed his first day in the Ride UP program.  
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Craig, another veteran, first came to BITS as a volunteer.  He left for a while, but his great enthusiasm and dedication for our mission brought him back to us where he not only helps out with the horses and grounds, but is a member of our board of directors and liaison with the New Hampshire VA.  Here he is on Disco, courtesy of our Ride UP program. 
A First Responder from Henniker works with one of our certified instructors.
​Keep up with BITS on Facebook!

UPCOMING EVENTS

Tuesday, May 15th at 6:00pm
Essential Oils and Horses
Join Chris St Cyr down at the barn to demonstrate and explain how essentials oils can help your horse! Oils are an all natural cure for many of life’s ailments! 
Call us to reserve your spot:  746-5681.
Saturday, May 19th from 9:00-3:00
Spring Into Warner, Main Street, Warner
Hosted by the Kearsarge Chamber of Commerce.
Saturday, May 26th at 11:00am
Red White Blue Golf Tournament
Countryside Golf Club
20 Country Club Lane, Dunbarton, NH
Countryside Golf Course is hosting a charity tournament on Memorial Day Weekend to support Veterans. This year is in honor of local fallen soldier Dan Gionet. A portion of proceeds from the tournament will be donated to BITS to fund the RideUP program, an Equine program for Veterans. These funds will continue to allow this program to be free of charge to the Veterans. 

Only 36 spots available!!!
Contact Brian Zahn to register at BrianZ1982@gmail.com or 603-475-4731

Not a golfer? Sponsor a hole...great way to advertise your business and support the community!!! 
Contact Melissa at on the BITSETC Facebook page or via email at maliska317@yahoo.com

Thank you to our Sponsors!

Allegro MicroSystems, LLC
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​Sunapee Lions Club &
Hopkinton Lions Club
VMWare Foundation