Back in the Saddle Equine Therapy Center

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

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

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.

Here is veteran, Becky, learning how to ground train Bud, our Arabian horse. She says she feels so calm around the animals on the farm and loves being with the 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

Sunday, October 27, 2019
Fall For BITS!
1:00-5:00pm
Come to our Halloween FUNdraiser, featuring music by
"Peabody's Coal Train,"
an apple pie baking contest, pumpkin hunt on the Haunted Trail, and more! Sponsored by the Kearsarge Chamber of Commerce. Chamber members, $5; Public admission $8;
Families of 4 or more, $25.

Monday, October 28, 2019
Volunteer Training 5:30-7:30pm
Please RSVP under our "Contact Us" tab.

Sunday, November 17, 2019
Professional Development Workshop
Geared toward therapeutic riding instructors, support personnel and volunteers.