Behind the Bit Equestrian Center

Behind the Bit Equestrian Center NO REFUNDS, EXCHANGE OF SERVICE ONLY (requires min. 24 hr notice to qualify)

Behind the Bit Equestrian Rescue and Rehabilitation Center has rescued , rehabilitated 0ver 300 horses/ponies in need.

*Riding lessons ages 3-20yrs

by appointment ONLY.

Paddock pals starting Sundays March 2nd 2025. Ages 2-4 (non riding ) Time : 1:15pm-2pm Price : $ 125/4 sessions Locat...
01/23/2025

Paddock pals

starting Sundays March 2nd 2025.
Ages 2-4 (non riding )
Time : 1:15pm-2pm
Price : $ 125/4 sessions
Location: 5736 Putnum Rd Springfield

Our paddock pals is a very popular program. Paddock pals is our version of parents and tots. A wonderful bonding opportunity for parents and tots to interact with our ponies. This is a great introduction to ponies before deciding to invest in riding lessons. (Our riding programs start at 3 yrs old) parents and tots spend time learning to groom, and handling our ponies gradually moving onto learning to lead their pony through a fun yet simple obstacle course and fun games with parental assistance of course.

01/06/2025

Princess under saddle.
There is no sound as there was another lessons going on, it was very loud and alot of cross talk.

This little mare did great!

01/06/2025

Bullet under saddle. He definitely does NOT live up to the name is has been affectionately given the nick name "Eeyore" we couldn't stop laughing at this little guy ! What a ham !

So what have we been up to while we've been on break ???Training ! Training and working with some of our rescues for han...
01/06/2025

So what have we been up to while we've been on break ???

Training !

Training and working with some of our rescues for handling and /or preparing them to enter into our riding program.

More in-depth training for our volunteers as well as training a number of new volunteers.

We are so proud of Bullet and Princess they are under saddle and both doing amazing we're assuming they have had some riding training previous not much but enough to work with and build on. They are getting ready to enter into our spring riding programs.

Lulu has been given some time off while we focus on other herd members so it was three weeks since she was ridden but she was a real champ ! We're so proud of her. We are hoping by late spring she will be able to be more confident and comfortable with riding.

Noel our newest addition is finally off quaratine and intergrated well with her new small herd , waffles and Jack Jack. We created a smaller space for them for turn out as it will make it much easier to teach Jack Jack and Noel to be caught as well as much easier for the team.
Waffles is in their herd as there other herds have intergrated and waffles seems to be the one who gets picked on and we wanted to avoid that.

Princess, bullet, and Lulu intergrated beautifully with Q's herd ZERO issues.

Huge shout out to Holland our little rider who is so brave and bold she is always willing to help out with training the minis, thanks to her mom Jodi Marissen for always being eager and willing to help and allowing Holland to help us.

We had some of our previous rescues return to the farm this past week. They are being boarded at our facility. We welcome back Paxton and Lucy.

Let's start the new yr off with a bang! 🧨 New yr discount ... $75 off Camp! March break horse back riding camp 2025 Whe...
12/31/2024

Let's start the new yr off with a bang! 🧨

New yr discount ... $75 off Camp!

March break horse back riding camp 2025

When: March 10-14
Where: 5736 Putnum Rd. Springfield
Time: 930am-4pm
Age : 6-12
Cost: $425/wk

NEW YEAR DISCOUNT pay just $350 if booked before jan. 15/2025!

Camps require $200 deposit upon booking and remainder to be paid NO later then Feb. 28th /2025. Full payment required upon booking if booking after Feb 10/2025.

Kids will enjoy a fun filled and educational week with our horses/ ponies, learning about horse husbandry and basic western riding skills. We do one, 1hr riding lesson every day with plenty of hands on activities during the day with our horses/ponies.
The day will also consisits of plenty of indoor and outdoor activies and crafts.

Don't miss out on a great opportunity!

12/29/2024

More volunteer education and training from today...

12/29/2024

More volunteer training and education upgrading .. this team is always working to improve their skills and grow as a team to help better our programs and rescue! So proud of them all!

12/29/2024

Noel enjoying outside !

The team at BTB have been busy over the holidays with upgrading their skills and abilities, as well as working more in ...
12/29/2024

The team at BTB have been busy over the holidays with upgrading their skills and abilities, as well as working more in depth with some of our herd.

Q has been making steady improvement with her handling and lunging, bullet has been fitted for a saddle and ready to enter our P*e Wees program, mini wheat was a stinker as always but has been a great helper for training some of our volunteers on handling, lunging and learning to lead our littles programs.

The team and herd will be steadily working away building their skills, training, handling and further education till our programs reopen end of February.

We are excited for everyone's return to show you the results of the teams hard work!

Noel our new arrival has been with us now a week and doing well, she enjoys rolling in the snow.

Volunteers needed: No experience required training offered. Do you love horses? Have a horse enthusiast in your family? ...
12/28/2024

Volunteers needed:

No experience required training offered.

Do you love horses? Have a horse enthusiast in your family? Need high school hrs? Semi or Retired?

Well we may have what your looking for !

Located at 5736 Putnum Rd, Springfield

With our quickly growing herd things are get busier for our horse rescue, so we are looking for some amazing ppl to add to our already amazing team of 20 plus members.

If you can't handle the cold then please DONT inquire, this is a farm and you will be outside, in a barn and indoor arena which none of the above are heated.

**We work in teams as we do our best not to have anyone at the farm alone as our herd is made up of rescue horses and ponies who have their share or trauma.** we have cameras on property as well.

Duties:
*General daily horse husbandry and care
* Assist with Socialization and rehabilitation
* Assist with lessons, birthday parties events, camps and programs as needed
* Maintain our standard of care and cleanliness throughout or facility and property.

Requirements :
*15yrs or older
* Reliable transportation
* Hard working
* On time and good time management
* Available 2 times a week, Currently looking for:
Day shifts monday, wednesday : 930-1pm
Saturday/Sunday 10am230pm

Evenings : friday Saturday, sunday: 530pm-8pm

Looking for individuals available to start training immediately.

Please only inquire if you can fullfill ALL the requirements.

12/26/2024

Hope you all had an amazing Christmas!

Good morning from Noel!, formerly Emily.

Noel enjoyed a good roll outside this morning. She's still extremely fearful of human contact it will be a very long road I fear , :( .
Poor little one , but she's in a safe and loving environment with an amazing group of experienced ppl to help her through.

12/25/2024

Merry Christmas everyone !

The final votes are in and out new arrivals, new name is...
Noel!
Thank you to everyone who participated!

12/24/2024

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL AND THANK YOU FOR BEING sUCH AN AMAZING SUPPORT !

I hope and wish for a safe, loving and blessed holiday for you all.

Just a reminder we are closed this weekend and will reopen the new yr !

Morning all our friends, supporters and followers! Happy Christmas Eve! Our new little pony outside for the first time s...
12/24/2024

Morning all our friends, supporters and followers!

Happy Christmas Eve!

Our new little pony outside for the first time since her arrival.

We always try and give new arrivals who are extremely reactive and fearful a good 24 hrs inside to calm/ settle down and acclimate to the new sounds, smells and barn.

She went out this morning but not without a fight being caught in luding trying to lunge and bite at the handle , this is all fear response from abuse, we've seen it many times... (Mini, Murphy as examples)

My team is amazing and well trained have had lots of experience especially this past yr with new arrivals on many levels.

I'm sure given a few mths my team will have her docile and eatting outta their hands !

Love her coloring !, don't you ??

Now if only we could get the huge Mat's of fur off her ugh* she wouldn't look so dirty and scruffy!

Please scroll down the page for the post regarding new name voting ... Voting ends Christmas morning !

Still trying to find a new name for our newest addition. She is NOT brown she's a dirty salt n pepper color with a flaxe...
12/23/2024

Still trying to find a new name for our newest addition.
She is NOT brown she's a dirty salt n pepper color with a flaxen mane and tail.
So far a lot of great suggestions but none that really stick ..
Post your ideas here ... Please no mocha, latte or cinnamon names ..were looking for fun and unique .

NEW ARRIVAL:This is Emily (name change in the works)She is 8yrs old, 8hh. She found her self at auction and the family t...
12/22/2024

NEW ARRIVAL:

This is Emily (name change in the works)

She is 8yrs old, 8hh.

She found her self at auction and the family that bought her was told she was a kids riding pony, handled well and ridden by a 4 yr old.

Well...

She's the exact opposite! She has very little handling.

Absolutely terrified of human touch to the point she will Bite, paw or rear.

Has no idea what treats are and won't come near a hand period.

Her feet were terrible, the purchaser had them done as soon as possible.

Her fur is completely matted especially around her face, her coat is full of dirt and matted fur.

She is unsure about being lead and can be flighty.

She was to unhandled and feral for the purchaser who obviously was lied to by the seller at the auction.

So, she has found her way to us and will need extensive rehabilitation and care. My amazing team is up for the challenge and are an amazing group of dedicated hardworking , rescue volunteers so I'm sure they are up for the challenge look at the amazing job they ahve done with all our recent rescues this past yr !

When visiting the farm please remember she is on quaratine for 14 days and that she is NOT friendly and may bite. Please do not pet or allow your children to touch her. Please for her safety and yours keep your distance and respect our quaratine protocols.

Patches new blanket, still need some adjusting and waterproofing. Q's new halter and lead line. These items were generou...
12/18/2024

Patches new blanket, still need some adjusting and waterproofing. Q's new halter and lead line.

These items were generously purchased and donated by Q's sponsor family.
Christina Klassen, Heidi and family!

Huge thank you ..

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Springfield, ON

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Princess under saddle. There is no sound as there was another lessons going on, it was very loud and alot of cross talk. This little mare did great!

Bullet under saddle. He definitely does NOT live up to the name is has been affectionately given the nick name "Eeyore" we couldn't stop laughing at this little guy ! What a ham !

More volunteer education and training from today...

More volunteer training and education upgrading .. this team is always working to improve their skills and grow as a team to help better our programs and rescue! So proud of them all!

Team learning how to assist, work with and lead our littles programs .

Noel enjoying outside !

Noel
Noel

Hope you all had an amazing Christmas! Good morning from Noel!, formerly Emily. Noel enjoyed a good roll outside this morning. She's still extremely fearful of human contact it will be a very long road I fear , :( . Poor little one , but she's in a safe and loving environment with an amazing group of experienced ppl to help her through.

Last chance you need to order your BTB calendars very limited pre-order quantities. If your would like to order one you MUST Prepay ! Payment is sent via e-transfer to [email protected] Order your Behind The Bit 2025 desk calendars today! Beautiful pics of some of our amazing rescues ! Calendar is 8inx5in Heavy weight paper With coil binding $20 each. Proceeds help support our rescue. Thank you in advance.

Order your Behind The Bit 2025 desk calendars today! Beautiful pics of some of our amazing rescues ! Calendar is 8inx5in Heavy weight paper With coil binding $20 each. Proceeds help support our rescue. Thank you in advance. We will have very limited quantities on hand this weekend at our event !

Excuse the conversations, giggling and jokes .. it was an absolutely fun filled, happy and truly positive day we enjoyed with our clients, students, their families and our team! We are a very relaxed fun family oriented facility... What an amazing job Lulu did with only the second time being in a group setting with so many distractions .. great job! Thank you to our amazing team who worked so hard with her and continue to and Jodi for allowing her daughter Holland to be our helper when training its greatly appreciated. Our students Rylee and Evan did absolutely amazing today completely off line! Way to go guys .. baby steps but your all doing so well.. Fun times playing red light , green light at the end of class!

These two are so funny together, but they love each other, best friends! #Honey&Simba ❤️

Murphy at Shedden fair 2024
Murphy at Shedden fair 2024

Murphy is such a good boy he thrives in chaos but at home where its more settled he's a little bronco ! Lol Great job Tasha!

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