Bakas Equestrian Center- Bakas horses for handicapped

Bakas Equestrian Center- Bakas horses for handicapped Bakas "Horses for Handicapped" offers therapeutic horseback riding to children and adults.

Bakas offers horseback riding to children and adults and specializes in those with disabilities. Operated by the Hillsborough County Parks, Recreation and Conservation Department, the program provides group riding lessons, trail rides, parties and special events. Physically impaired and developmentally delayed riders have the opportunity to compete in Challenged horse shows and Special Olympics.

Riding provides them with increased self esteem, balance, coordination and improved attention span. Speech and social interaction, trunk control and spacial awareness are also enhanced. All types of disabilities are served, including some that are severe and profound.

12/24/2024
Happy Holidays.
12/24/2024

Happy Holidays.

12/23/2024

♪ღ♪'Twas the night before Christmas & out on the ranch
The pond was froze over & so was the branch.
The snow was piled up belly-deep to a mule.
The kids were all home on vacation from school,
And happier young folks you never did see-
Just all sprawled around a-watchin' TV.
Then suddenly, some time around 8 o'clock,
There came a surprise that gave them a shock!
The power went off, the TV went dead!
When Grandpa came in from out in the shed
With an armload of wood, the house was all dark.
"Just what I expected," they heard him remark
"Them power line wires must be down from the snow.
Seems sorter like times on the ranch long ago."
"I'll hunt up some candles," said Mom. "With their light,
And the fireplace, I reckon we'll make out all right."
The teen-agers all seemed enveloped in gloom.
Then Grandpa came back from a trip to his room,
Uncased his old fiddle & started to play
That old Christmas song about bells on a sleigh.
Mom started to sing, & 1st thing they knew
Both Pop & the kids were all singing it, too.
They sang Christmas carols, they sang "Holy Night,"
Their eyes all a-shine in the ruddy firelight.
They played some charades Mom recalled from her youth,
And Pop read a passage from God's Book of Truth.
They stayed up till midnight-and, would you believe,
The youngsters agreed 'twas a fine Christmas Eve.
Grandpa rose early, some time before dawn;
And when the kids wakened, the power was on..
"The power company sure got the line repaired quick,"
Said Grandpa - & no one suspected his trick.
Last night, for the sake of some old-fashioned fun,
He had pulled the main switch - the old Son-of-a-Gun!

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Bakas charity open breed western & ranch buckle series …
12/19/2024

Bakas charity open breed western & ranch buckle series …

12/09/2024

Reminder Bakas Charity Show Dec 15 at Lake Park was cancelled due to FEMA using park as dump site.

Great night with Santa, hay rides, pony rides and good.
12/08/2024

Great night with Santa, hay rides, pony rides and good.

Starting Holiday Season right.
12/07/2024

Starting Holiday Season right.

Today we laid to rest our Arabian horse Martini. I rescued him from a sand lot in 2008 where 20 horses were kept on 2 ac...
12/07/2024

Today we laid to rest our Arabian horse Martini. I rescued him from a sand lot in 2008 where 20 horses were kept on 2 acres. Unfortunately, the client I wanted him for couldn't handle him. But the thought of leaving him mad me sick. So I bought him. After his career as a halter horse, sport horse and equitation horse. We donated him to bakas. Martini was used for ground classes, drill team, field trips and going to visit at nursing homes and schools. Martini will be missed by all. RIP sweet boy. Post credit to Dani Johnson

12/04/2024

Parent meeting Thursday 12/5. Potluck at 6 and meeting at 6:30.

Thank you to Melissa Ems Insurance Agency Inc for her support of our therapeutic equestrian program!
12/03/2024

Thank you to Melissa Ems Insurance Agency Inc for her support of our therapeutic equestrian program!

The holidays are about giving… our horses give so much! Our therapy horses & program are in need. Please donate some nee...
12/02/2024

The holidays are about giving… our horses give so much! Our therapy horses & program are in need. Please donate some needed items. Please see our wish list! Send to Bakas Horses for Handicapped 11510 Whisper Lake Trail, Tampa, FL 33626

Wishing you and yours a very Happy Thanksgiving 🦃🍁!
11/28/2024

Wishing you and yours a very Happy Thanksgiving 🦃🍁!

Please join us for the party. Donation is accepted.
11/27/2024

Please join us for the party. Donation is accepted.

Great American teach in today and a couple of Bakas horse visited a couple of school.
11/20/2024

Great American teach in today and a couple of Bakas horse visited a couple of school.

The Goddard School came out for a fall festival today. Thank you staff and volunteers.
11/15/2024

The Goddard School came out for a fall festival today. Thank you staff and volunteers.

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11510 Whisper Lake Trl
Tampa, FL
33626

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 3:30pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 3:30pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 5pm
Thursday 7:30am - 3:30pm
Friday 7:30am - 5pm
Saturday 7:30am - 3:30pm
Sunday 7:30am - 3:30pm

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(813) 264-3890

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Just a few of our riders who had a great time at our Halloween Party today!

Spoiled horses
Spoiled horses

Our horse work hard and play hard- our riders spoil our horses.

A mix of Special Olympics and Horse shows.

Jen West free style dressage
Jen West free style dressage

Jen west doing her first freestyle dressage! Great job!

Our horses are spoiled.

Santa came out in on Levi to join our party.

Holiday Party tonight

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Bakas Equestrian Center offers equine therapy to benefit children and adults with physical and developmental delay disabilities. The PATH certified staff and facility are operated by the Hillsborough County Parks, Recreation and Conservation Department. Horseback riding provides our riders with increased self confidence, balance, coordination, strength and ability to focus. Speech and social interaction, trunk control and spacial awareness are also enhanced. All types of disabilities are served, including some that are severe and profound. Many of our riders compete in Challenged horse shows and Special Olympics.

Bakas Horses for Handicapped is a non profit 501 c 3 organziation that supports Bakas Equestrian center, we strive to raise funds and organize events to help off set a large amount of costs benefiting our program and riders. We provide safety, rider, and lesson equipment. During summer, fall, and winter we have socials for our riders, families and volunteers, as well as our annual awards banquet. We also provide costs for our amazing therapy horses such as farrier care, equine insurance, supplies and some vet costs.

We are dependent on our community support, volunteers, and sponsors.