Oologah, OK 74053 • 918-371-1750
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday: 9:00am-4:00pm
Wednesday: 9:00am-2:00pm
Our Horses
are specially selected, trained and experienced with children and
equine riding therapy.
Baby
Baby is a Palamino Quarter horse. She was trained
as a barrel horse and can be a bit bossy when she doesn’t get her pasture time. She also
LOVES to eat! She was bred, born and trained by our very own Amy in 2009.
Brutus
Brutus is a Belgium Haflinger Cross Gelding, born
in 2001, is a Sorrel with a flaxen mane and tail. Brutus' coat is red with a blonde mane and
tail and a large star on his head.
Buddy
Buddy was born in 1999 and is a Sorrel Quarter
horse gelding. with a white blaze on his face with one white sock on his back right leg. He
loves being able to help with some of our riders with physical challenges.
Coco
Coco is a very sassy 10 year old miniature horse.
This always hungry dark bay horse came to us with her best friend and couldn’t have a more
different personality than her counterpart. Together, they make for a fun and interesting
class!
Duchess
A more quite reserved 11 year old miniature horse,
Duchess is a perfect fit for our slower or more nervous students to start their horse
journey. This pinto colored horse and her counterpart came to us to be used in our community
outreach and off-site programing.
Gizzy
Gizzy is a pony with mighty opinions and was born
in 2010. She loved being dressed up and has taught many children their first few steps on
horseback. This includes her owner’s children, Amy the instructor's three kids. She's been
used in Junior barrels, flags, poles, goats, and roping.
Jane
Jane was born in 2009 and is a
Halflinger/Morgan cross. She was part of a wagon team before she became a part of Bit by Bit. She also is a phenomenal horse in our Veteran and First responder clinic's for her sensitivity and expression while doing groundwork.
Judge
Judge is a Black and White Tobiano Paint Horse
Gelding born in 1999. He really, really loves giving kisses and eating lots of hay. He
is everyone’s favorite “judgey boy”.
Pearl
This lovely girl is a paint breed 2004 model.
Before entering pur program, she was a rodeo roping horse and gave her person 110%. She
continues that trait in pur riding program for our more advanced students learning to
trot.
Rio
Born in 2017, Rio is a Saddlebred/Quarter horse cross. He is the jester of the barn who would rather cuddle students than work. And make sure you hide the snacks when he is near! He in currently being trained in Dressage and Jumping by his owner, Kendra the instructor.
Snap
Snap is a paint horse and was born in 2005. She was
used in Team Roping, Steer Tripping, and Barrel Racing for most of her life. She is the
gentle giant of our program and is extra carful with whatever cargo she is carrying. She is
most loved by our Tulsa Fire department participants because anyone of stature can ride her.
Teddy
Teddy is a 19 year old OTTB. One of our Instructors
Paize has had him since he was 4. They showed in the jumpers for years, and helped her win
Oklahoma Equestrian of the Year. He loves kids, and his nickname is the Gentle Giant.
Twister
Twister is around 22-year-old Red Roan quarter
horse. He was used as a family horse and has been trail ridden all over LeFlore County. He
loved to dunk his head in the water and splash on hot days, all with a look of complete
innocence.
About Us
Kym A. Lipscomb
Executive Director
Kym joins Bit by Bit as
Executive
Director with a long background in the field of Equine Therapy. Beginning as a
Registered Therapeutic Riding Instructor with PATH, Intl. and then trained
through
Natural Lifemanship as an Equine Specialist for intensive work in the field of
Trauma-focused Equine Assisted Psychotherapy, and later trained in
EQUUSOMA,
(Horse- Human Trauma Recovery), with a focus on healing through partnership with
the
horse. Kym also holds a certification in EAGALA (Equine Assisted Growth and
Learning
Association) as an Equine Specialist, and is a certified Masterson Method Equine
Specialist, helping people connect with horses in EAL programs. Kym has a heart
for
trauma-informed work and helping people find healing through relationship with
horses. Kym has served in multiple director roles throughout the past 10 years.
In
her spare time, Kym studies whole health-mind-body-spirit approaches with horses
to
improve the well-being of both human and horse, realizing there are unlimited
gifts
these equines have to share with us in our growth journey.
Kym joins Bit by Bit as Executive Director with a long background in the field of Equine Therapy. Beginning as a Registered Therapeutic Riding Instructor with PATH, Intl. and then trained through Natural Lifemanship as an Equine Specialist for intensive work in the field of Trauma-focused Equine Assisted Psychotherapy, and later trained in EQUUSOMA, (Horse- Human Trauma Recovery), with a focus on healing through partnership with the horse. Kym also holds a certification in EAGALA (Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association) as an Equine Specialist, and is a certified Masterson Method Equine Specialist, helping people connect with horses in EAL programs. Kym has a heart for trauma-informed work and helping people find healing through relationship with horses. Kym has served in multiple director roles throughout the past 10 years. In her spare time, Kym studies whole health-mind-body-spirit approaches with horses to improve the well-being of both human and horse, realizing there are unlimited gifts these equines have to share with us in our growth journey.
McKenzie Oefelein
CTRI Instructor
Volunteer Coordinator
Kenzie began her career in
therapeutic riding in 2013 when she became a PATH Int’l Certified Therapeutic Riding
Instructor. She worked as the lead instructor, volunteer coordinator, and Red River
Americorp member at Turning Point Therapeutic Riding in Stillwater, OK until 2022.
While there, Kenzie became a PATH Intl certified mentor. In 2023, McKenzie was asked
to be a part of the PATH Intl Region 8 Leadership team and now serve as one of the
PATH Intl. Ambassadors for Oklahoma. Kenzie started in this industry as a young
volunteer and immediately fell in love with everything about Therapeutic Riding. “I
am so grateful to have a career doing what I love and serving people along the way.”
Kenzie began her career in therapeutic riding in 2013 when she became a PATH Int’l Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor. She worked as the lead instructor, volunteer coordinator, and Red River Americorp member at Turning Point Therapeutic Riding in Stillwater, OK until 2022. While there, Kenzie became a PATH Intl certified mentor. In 2023, McKenzie was asked to be a part of the PATH Intl Region 8 Leadership team and now serve as one of the PATH Intl. Ambassadors for Oklahoma. Kenzie started in this industry as a young volunteer and immediately fell in love with everything about Therapeutic Riding. “I am so grateful to have a career doing what I love and serving people along the way.”
Paize Blaylock
Certified Instructor
Paize started taking riding
lessons
when she was 6 and then showed hunter jumper with primarily off-the-track
Thoroughbreds. Paize
started volunteering as a leader in college and couldn't get enough! She received
her CTRI
certification in June of 2023, but has been teaching students of all ages for about
10 years.
Paize and her husband live outside of Adair with a menagerie of horses, dogs,
chickens, a donkey
and a pig called Kevin Bacon.
Therapeutic
Horseback Riding
The
benefits of therapeutic horseback
riding are many and varied. Because the
horse gently and rhythmically moves the
rider's body in a manner similar to a
human gait, riders with physical
disabilities often show improvement in
flexibility, balance, and muscle strength.
For individuals with mental or emotional
disabilities, the unique relationship formed
with the horse can lead to increase
confidence, patience, and self-esteem.
Educational goals like letter and color
recognition can be incorporated into riding
activities. Lessons also provide a positive
social experience for students as they
interact with volunteers, staff members,
other riders, and horses.
Research shows that individuals of all
ages who participate in equine-assisted
activities and therapies can experience
physical and emotional rewards.
The benefits of therapeutic horseback riding are many and varied. Because the horse gently and rhythmically moves the rider's body in a manner similar to a human gait, riders with physical disabilities often show improvement in flexibility, balance, and muscle strength. For individuals with mental or emotional disabilities, the unique relationship formed with the horse can lead to increase confidence, patience, and self-esteem. Educational goals like letter and color recognition can be incorporated into riding activities. Lessons also provide a positive social experience for students as they interact with volunteers, staff members, other riders, and horses. Research shows that individuals of all ages who participate in equine-assisted activities and therapies can experience physical and emotional rewards.