Bakas Horses for Handicapped

Bakas Horses for Handicapped mission is to provide a therapeutic horseback riding program for children and adults with a wide spectrum of physical and/or developmental disabilities.  Bakas is PATH certified (Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International), and serves families of Hillsborough, Pasco & Pinellas counties.  Horseback riding activities include recreational riding, lessons, camps, Special Olympics, challenge show, holiday and special events. We also provide networking, support and social group settings with the goal of improving the quality of life for our riders and their families. 

100% of all money raised benefits the horses and riders directly. Funds are used to provide horse shoes & farrier services, dental and veterinary needs of the program horses and special feed, training and general horse care. Special tack & equipment required to enable special needs riders may be purchased. Funds are used to provide lesson and camp scholarships to riders in need, special events benefitting all riders and families.  A small horse trailer is needed.