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.

04/04/2026
04/02/2026

Registration for camp is open. Please see Jen or Dani.

03/30/2026

Our next parent meeting will be held Thursday April 2nd at Citrus Park Mall in the food court at 6pm.
Hope to see you there!

We’re getting ready for Special Olympics.
03/27/2026

We’re getting ready for Special Olympics.

Advanced Equine Dentistry has joined our Annual Bakas Supportive Membership. We are grateful for their support of Bakas ...
03/21/2026

Advanced Equine Dentistry has joined our Annual Bakas Supportive Membership. We are grateful for their support of Bakas Horses for Handicapped!

Mr Empanada in Town N Country joined our Annual Bakas Supportive Membership! Best empanadas in town! Thank you!!!
03/21/2026

Mr Empanada in Town N Country joined our Annual Bakas Supportive Membership! Best empanadas in town! Thank you!!!

Address

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

Telephone

(813) 264-3890

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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.