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Behind the Bit Equestrian Center

Behind the Bit Equestrian Rescue and Rehabilitation Center, has rescued , rehabilitated 0ver 300 horses/ponies in need.
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We operate by appointment ONLY, no drop ins. NO REFUNDS, EXCHANGE OF SERVICE ONLY (requires min. 24 hr notice to qualify)

12/11/2024

A huge Happy Birthday 🎂🎂 to one of our amazing Buckaroos Evan and a big thank you to him for deciding to donate a round bale of hay to Mini Wheat and friends on your special day that's so thoughtful !

Thank you hope you have a great day !

12/10/2024

PADDOCK PALS, P*E WEES AND BUCKAROOS
RIDING PROGRAMS:
Registration is open:

**Gift certificates make great gifts/stocking stuffers! **

Spaces are limited and filling fast!

5736 Putnum Rd, Springfield.

(Indoor riding arena for incliment weather)

Behind the Bit Equestrian Center

** Sign up for our Paddock Pals or P*e Wees before December 31/2024 and get one free session.**

Paddock Pals Sundays
March 2,9,16,23
Ages 2-4 (non riding )
Time : 1:15pm-2pm
Price : $ 125/4 sessions
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 interacting with our ponies. This is a wonderful 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 handle our ponies gradually moving onto learning to lead their pony through a fun yet simple obstacle course and fun games !

P*e wees :2 time slots on Saturdays.
11am-12pm, 6pm-7pm

March 1,8,15,22

Ages : 3-5 yrs

Price: $150/4 classes
P*e Wees has been a fundamental and extremely popular program we've been offering for over 12 yrs!
P*e wees is the next step up from Paddock Pals. P*e Wees is an introductory riding program for kids ages 3-5 yrs old.
Children are assigned a pony and handler who assist them for each class (parents are required to assist if needed) . Children will remain ona lead line in this program due to age and our safety protocols.
P*e Wees learn grooming and basic western riding skills through hands on learning and fun mounted games.
There are two classes we offer on Saturdays 11am-12pm and an evening class 6pm-7pm each class has limited spaces and on a first come first serve basis.

Buckaroos: two time slots :
**ALL BUCKAROO TIME SLOTS ARE FULL**(get yourself signed up for our next classes to avoid disappointment)

Fridays: 630pm-730pm
Feb 28,7, 14 and 21

Sundays:
11am-12pm
March 2,9,16,23

Ages : 6-10yrs
Price: $ 160/4 classes
Buckaroos is the next level into our graduated riding program. (Paddock pals, p*e wees, and Buckaroos)
Buckaroos learn the fundamentals of western riding and those who have already completed our other programs continue to build on their current riding skills. Buckaroos start out on a lead line and the goal is to have them riding independently by the last class. Buckaroos complete obstacle courses and play mounted games to strengthen their riding abilities and improve motor, auditory and cognitive skills. Buckaroos builds confidence and independence.

12/09/2024

UPDATES:

So we have some great updates from our last vet visit the end of November.

Q had a full work up and a once over, she is approx. 25 yrs old ish as far as vet can tell, she's in great health and has gone from 938lbs when she arrived to a whopping 1000lbs. In less then 3 weeks.
Vet likes her at this weight she looks very fit.
She is very high energy and excitable.

She has been approved for riding by experienced people for now and no riders over 165lbs.

She will remain on her special diet which we are very thankful for her sponsor family who helps take care of all her needs.

The ponies are all doing very well.. those who needed to loose weight since the last visit have been and we will continue with the exercise/workout routines for them.

Princess arrived with severe laminitis and has some struggles but she is on the mend vet feels she's making good improvement and by spring staying on the routine we have set in place, she should make a full recovery.

Waffles has made an amazing recovery with his coffin bone rotation in all four feet and laminitis, all tests, vet assessments say he's made a full recovery! Thanks to hard work and dedication of such an amazing team of volunteers.

Lulu is doing amazing under saddle and progressing well.

Rest of the herd is very healthy and happy.

No concerns other then those mentioned here so we're doing so well andany of our rescues have come so far !

We feel so thankful and blessed.

12/09/2024

Mini Wheat is such a character.. pics thanks one of our clients, thanks for sharing.

12/07/2024

Driveway and parking area at the barn have finally been cleared !! Yea ...no more snow drifts or getting stuck!

12/07/2024

Our 3D print replica of Waffles. So adorable. These are exclusive to BTB, the rest of the herd will come in good time ! Amazing job and thank you to Zobo Designs

12/06/2024

**attention**

No lessons today due to weather and Rd conditions, our landlord is coming sometime today to hopefully clear the driveway and parking lot as it's very deep and a number of vehicles have been stuck the past few days. 💕

We were blessed one of our volunteers was able to make it out last night to at least feed and water! The rest of the team was stranded.

This morning's team made it but it's still pretty bad conditions out there.

Everyone stay safe, stay warm !!

12/05/2024

Please visit our handmade unique gifts page, something for everyone and the proceeds help support our rescues !

https://www.facebook.com/BTBequestriancenter?mibextid=ZbWKwL

12/03/2024

Winters are tough not only on the rescues but on our phenomenal team, anything to make the work load lighter for these wonderful volunteers is always my goal...

We spent the last 2.5yrs without trough heaters and many other struggles because of the locations we were in.

I was determined never to have to deal with those struggles again. Thankfully this location has brand new electrical work and tons of wattage and plugs available so we can once again use through heaters/deicers, plenty of shelters and space.

No more having to bring our herd in and out for weather constantly due to the fact we were renting stalls elsewhere so not our property.

Joining and running 4/5 hoses just to get water to the herd ..

Then it was battling knee deep mud that caused so much distress and medical issues for our herd, so many unnecessary struggles for our amazing team, as well as freezing water troughs as the electric was not viable to use trough heaters/deicers.

Well, No more spending hrs trying to bust up all the ice and remove it and freezing our butts off doing it no more having to drag heavy hoses about 300/400ft just to get water to the horses, no more bringing the horses in and out multiple times a day due to lack of shelters to protect them from heat, weather or locking them in stalls for days due to flooding, no more dealing with knee deep mud...

We have an amazing property and are finally home, our own space not shared, or worry of ppl coming and going on the property as they please due to shared driveway or space, we have large shelters for our herd in every pen that allows us to keep them safe, warm and outdoors yr round and saves on a lot of stall cleaning and shavings, our herd is much happier as well. We have our own driveway, personal space, and an amazing indoor arena.

This spring we expand into an additional acerage to build an outdoor riding area and addition pens and parking spaces.

We are so excited and blessed.

I'm extremely happy that our facility allows for a much lighter work load for our amazing team of volunteers.

This team works tirelessly with so many tasks, assisting with rehabilitation and medical needs of our herd the extra time allows us to focus more the rehabilitation and needs of our rescues.

12/03/2024

Good morning from the herd! ...

The herd this morning enjoying a snowy winters day!

Water
deicers to keep troughs from freezing
And full bellies of hay!

12/02/2024

Congratulations to Kayleigh Blackmore she is the winner of our 12 days of noses game !!

12/02/2024

A nice picture of Q and lily enjoying the wintery view from the comfort and warmth of their cozy shelter.

12/02/2024

2024 P*e Wees/buckaroos has almost finished for the yr.
Saturday morning classes are done and only one class remains the p*e wee/buckaroo class 6pm Saturday Dec 7th, and the final buckaroo class 11am Sunday Dec 8th.

These programs have been our highest enrollment and seem to always have a waitlist to boot!

We absolutely love these programs and love watching your kiddos learn and grow while mastering their new skills.

We are already accepting registration for the 2025 classes and both p*e wees (starting March 1) and Buckaroos (starting Feb 28,March 2) have started to fill up!!!

Don't delay book your spot for the new yr ASAP!

Please remember we have new pricing in effect as of Dec 1st. With the surge increase of everything in the economy we sadly need to increase our prices to off set the increase of costs to ensure we maintain the rescue to the standard of care required.

Paddock pals:
$125/4 classes

P*e wees: $150/4classes

Buckaroos: $160/4classes

Group lessons:
$45/per lesson

Private lessons:
$50/per lesson

12/02/2024

So whose nose was it !!

Our last nose for our 12 days of noses was none other then ...
Ringo !!

Congratulations to everyone who played I will announce the winner of f our BTB 2025 calendar later today !

12/01/2024

A huge should out to Q's sponsor family Christina Klassen and her daughter Heidi who when they arrived today Brought Q some more senior feed !

Thank you so much ! Q has such a wonderful sponsor family, what a lucky mare!

12/01/2024

As many of you know I post almost yearly the horse industry slaughter/human consumption numbers.

These are provided by the the government and available on the horse coalition defense page as well.

Sadly horse slaughter has greatly increased over the last year. Ontario and Alberta are still one of the top on this list for Canada and Canada being the biggest slaughter and export in North America.

Here are the latest stats from 2024.

This breaks my heart!!

This is why we do what we do to ensure fewer numbers meet this horrible fate! There is no discrimination when it comes to slaughter the young (babies) and old alike are all just meat by the lbs , profit.. nothing more.

For BTB one life rescued is another life saved, we do it one horse/pony at a time but not without the much needed help of our followers, supporters, friends and family.

12/01/2024

We are offering something new and exclusive !!

Our 3d print BTB replica ponies.

We just finished our first pony replica.

These are created as close as possible to the likeness of each of our herd members.

They are designed for and sold EXCLUSIVELY
through BTB for $8 each.

I will also be offering this in a package which includes a matching horse hair keychain.
The package is $20. (These are by preorder only and limited supply )

Why not collect all our replica ponies !!

Now available to order our first pony replica ..

Waffles.

12/01/2024

Ok so it's that time again , for 12 days of noses ...

I will be adding a bonus round today so there will be another and final nose this evening !

I will announce the winner of the BTB 2025 calendar tomorrow.

Good luck to all.. pay attention ... They may not be who you think they are 😊

Part one Of Day 12 of 12 of the 12 days of noses .. pay attention
Is this a new nose or one we've done before hmmmm...?

Whose nose is it ??

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Springfield, ON

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http://www.behindthebit.ca/

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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 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!

Miss Mandy

Massage therapy for Miss Mandy.

More laughs ...

Oh the antics and fun our volunteers get up to with the herd at the farm.. lol get ready for some laughs !

Thanks for being a top engager and making it on to my weekly engagement list! 🎉 Jennifer Casey-Keast, Kristina Petrauskas-Brewer, Judy Davey, Nicole Zoboki, Miranda Mazur

Ringo, Jack Jack and Waffles.

WAFFLES UPDATE : Waffles has been doing absolutely amazing since leaving the deep muddy property we were on previously as susupected the property was a huge problem and causing waffles and lily further challenges. We have not had one single issue with either ponys feet since our arrival at this new local. Waffles is happy and full of himself we are so excited to have our little Waffles back to his happy little self!

Jack Jack update: Jack Jack has been with us a week tomorrow and has settled in pretty well. Due to his history of abuse he is very skiddish and unsure of ppl but with patience, a calm voice and some krunch (he loves food lol )he is pretty easy to catch .. he's starting to realize BTB is a pretty nice place to live !