Why is a program like BITS
needed?

*80% of first time horse owners get rid of
their horse within 5 years.

*In just nine years (1997-05), The equine
population in the United States has expanded
from 6.9 million to 9.2 million horses, an
increase of 33%.

*Meanwhile, the number of horse owners has
risen from 1.9 million to 2.0 million, a modest
increase of only about 5%.

*Most neglect and abuse cases can be resolved
through owner education. Educational
programs using existing resources should be
developed and accessible to all facets of
society."— USDA

These facts and quotes are from the
Equinedentistry.com site
The Back in the Saddle Project 2010 Calendar Contest!
B.I.T.S. Wants you to show off your horse
and help a fellow horseman too !

Proceed from the sales of this calendar and voting will go to an Emergency Hay and Feed
Bank for owners in financial crisis. If we can help the owners through a rough time it
keeps one more horse in a home.

This Calendar will be titled: Get Back in the Saddle America!

Show your horse in Red White and Blue, take pictures of your horse in a beautiful
American landscape or just show your beautiful American horse , pony , donkey or mule
under the Stars and Stripes. You get the idea, now go get the camera!

Calendars make nice Christmas stocking stuffers and gifts. How perfect to start the New
Year with a calendar full of beautiful horses, maybe even yours. One horse will make the
cover, will it be yours? Talk about bragging rights!

All persons entering will receive a copy of the Get Back In The Saddle America! Calendar
Entries can be emailed or snail mailed. Entry fee is $20 - remember you will get a copy
of the calendar and it is to fund an emergency hay bank for horses and owners in real
financial crisis. Let's start a real Bale Out program (pun intended)

Rules:
Photos must be yours to submit and not subject to copyrights.
Please send your name and contact information as well as your horse's information  to
info@backinthesaddleproject.com
Entries must be submitted by Oct 1st
Voting will begin Oct 2nd and end on Oct 20th so get those photos in soon.
By entering the contest you agree to these rules and allow BITS to use your photo in the
calendar.
 
We exist to make a difference in the lives of horse owners and horses.
Our purpose is to stimulate interest in horse related activities and
provide help to horses and owners in need. We believe that through
our efforts we will strengthen the horse community, provide relief for
horses in need and help revive the horse economy.
BITS wants you to ride your horse!”