Bakas "Horses for Handicapped, " Inc. is a nonprofit 501(c)3 charitable organization (FEIN 59-2848496) whose sole function is to assist with the financial support of Hillsborough County's Bakas Equestrian Center. Our mission is to provide therapeutic horseback riding activities for children and adults afflicted with disabilities across a wide spectrum of physical and mental handicaps.
Horseback riding activities include recreational riding, lessons, camps, Special Olympics, riding events and challenge shows. We also provide networking, support and social group settings with the goal of further improving the quality of life for our riders. For the months of June - August our barn and office hours will be open Sunday through Saturday 7:30 am to 3:30pm.
Horseback riding activities include recreational riding, lessons, camps, Special Olympics, riding events and challenge shows. We also provide networking, support and social group settings with the goal of further improving the quality of life for our riders. For the months of June - August our barn and office hours will be open Sunday through Saturday 7:30 am to 3:30pm.
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Riders
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Download, print, and complete the Bakas application. Return the completed application to the Bakas Riding Center. You are also welcome to stop by the barn and pick up a preprinted application during regular business hours. We provide a variety of riding experiences within many different disciplines including general English riding, English and Western Dressage, Western Pleasure, Competitive Trail and Western Gaming.
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The Bakas "Horses for Handicapped" program at the Bakas Equestrian Center continues to grow at an amazing rate. Maintaining the equestrian center is a very expensive and time consuming task. A program such as this one cannot be made successful without help from area businesses and individuals.
Donations of money, supplies, and time is critical to the ongoing success of the program and can be made through the Bakas "Horses for Handicapped, Inc." non profit, a 501(c)3 organization as recognized by the Internal Revenue Service.You will feel great when you make your donation, because not one penny of your donation goes to paying for staff.
Donations of money, supplies, and time is critical to the ongoing success of the program and can be made through the Bakas "Horses for Handicapped, Inc." non profit, a 501(c)3 organization as recognized by the Internal Revenue Service.You will feel great when you make your donation, because not one penny of your donation goes to paying for staff.
Horses
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Kermit is a 22-year-old Quarter Horse gelding. He used to be a fancy show jumper and now he is a happy therapy horse. Kermit still enjoys competing at the Challenge Show and in the Special Olympics. His riders usually get first place ribbons since he is such a good-looking horse. Kermit's favorite color is royal blue and he loves all the treats that Bakas riders bring.
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Volunteer schedules may vary due to seasonal considerations and special events so please check the website homepage for the most current volunteer hours available. Volunteers should dress appropriately wearing shorts or jeans and t-shirts or polo shirts. Please no cropped shirts or short-shorts. Absolutely no sandals or flip flops may be worn by volunteers.
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