Behind the Bit Equestrian Center

05/30/2026

Come check out the ponies and take a ride !!

🌟 Market Day at the Old Imperial Market! 🌟We can’t wait to see you there!

📍 516 John Street, Aylmer, Ontario
🗓️ May 30th
⏰ Open 8 AM – 3 PM

Pony rides, local vendors, great food & more! 🐴
Your community, your market.

05/29/2026

Come see us tomorrow at the Old Imperial Farmers' Market .. 10am-2pm
pony rides $10.

05/28/2026

Another amazing update :

Ginger is a 10yr old Hackney mare. She has come so far and is doing amazing we've had so much improvement over the last few mths with her , we started last fall but with the winter it was a challenge to stay consisitant.

I'm so impressed by this little mare.

Also so impressed with the rider, Holland aka the governor! 😂

She's been riding with me about two yrs, and she's been on everything from my feral minis to my 16.2hh.
Belgian/Morgan cross "Patch" she soaks up everything like a sponge and is always willing to help. She takes direction well and has become a strong independent rider. Jodi Marissen (Holland's mom)I'm sure is so proud! Thanky our to Mariah Brown , Lisa Zimmer for working so hard on getting some of our other amazing ponies ready for riding .

Thank you my amazing team ... Who have worked so hard with handling , ground work, establishing trust , groom training and so much more .. this team is what makes this rescue a success!

Thank you Team BTB!

05/28/2026

We will not be at storybook gardens this weekend may 30-31 due to the inability to finalize the contract in time.. but we will see you at storybook in June keep your eye on the page for upcoming dates.

05/26/2026

🚨 ATTENTION LESSON STUDENTS 🚨

Good evening amazing supporters and friends.

Due to all the amazing opportunities that have come up for the rescue this year over the summer we will NOT be doing lessons on weekends as most events take place on weekends and we feel would be difficult to accomodate.

However ... We will still be offering lessons June to Oct a few EVENINGS during the WEEK . The options we have are monday, Wednesday or Friday evenings starting at 630pm.

Please get a hold of Lisa Zimmer or myself to book your lessons for the summer, we will have limited spaces so act quickly. Please remember we have adjusted our pricing to reflect the increase of our expenses.

Paddock pals: $125/4 lessons

P*e wees : $160/4 lessons

Buckaroos: $180/4 lessons

Book 8 lessons in any class and get one free .. offer ends June 1! Hurry and book your spot!

05/26/2026

There's something for everyone at PondFest!

Beyond the Main Stage, the Events & Activities are packed with things to see, do, and experience, all thanks to our title sponsor, Oxford Dodge.

Events & Activities:
1:30 PM: Wrestling Show from Hammerlock Wrestling🤼
2, 3 & 5 PM: Bubble Queen🫧
3:30 PM: Piano Unveiling🎹
Until 7 PM: Live Chalk Drawing 🎨
Until 7 PM: Stilt Walkers✨
Until 7 PM: Lego Building🧩
Until 7 PM: Train Rides (by donation with proceeds going to Northwest London Resource Centre)🚂
Until 7 PM: Face Painting🖌️
Until 7 PM: Pony Rides from Behind the Bit Equestrian Center🐴
Until 11 PM: Vendor Shopping🛍️

The Live Chalk Drawing is proudly sponsored by Sherwood Forest Mall. Stop by and watch an incredible piece come to life throughout the day!

Fun for all ages, from the little ones to the young at heart!

Event Details👇
🗓️ Saturday, June 13, 2026
⏰ 1:00 PM – 11:00 PM
📍 Hyde Park Village Green (1695 Hyde Park Rd)
🎟️ FREE
🔗 hydeparkbia.ca/pondfest

05/26/2026

The Main Stage lineup is HERE, and it's going to be an incredible day!

Presented by our title sponsor, Oxford Dodge, PondFest 2026 is bringing you a full day of live music, dance, and unforgettable performances at Hyde Park Village Green.

Main Stage:
1:00 PM: Indigenous Performance
2:00 PM: Warren Hargraves
3:20 PM: En Avant Dance
3:40 PM: Piano Art Unveiling
4:20 PM: Devon the Uke Guy
4:30 PM: Eunice Keitan
5:20 PM: Zing Education & Studio – Chinese Dance
5:30 PM: The Journeymen of Soul
6:50 PM: SlavicRoots Dance Ensemble
7:00 PM: Get Real
8:30 PM: Preston Pablo
10:00 PM: Laser Show

A special thank you to The Leisure Learning Lab, our music sponsor, for helping make our live performances possible & to Unger's Market, our community performance sponsor, for supporting the incredible cultural acts that make PondFest so unique.

Come early, stay late, and soak in every moment.

Event Details👇
🗓️ Saturday, June 13, 2026
⏰ 1:00 PM – 11:00 PM
📍 Hyde Park Village Green (1695 Hyde Park Rd)
🎟️ FREE
🔗 hydeparkbia.ca/pondfest

05/25/2026

Whew! What a day! Busy day the herd had their pedicures today... Lol (hooves trimmed) and thoroughly impressed with our little group of ferals that were done today they did so well! Everyone has great feet always great news!