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.

11/19/2025
Santa still looking for some elves to assist him. Please sign up 🦌🎄⛄️
11/18/2025

Santa still looking for some elves to assist him. Please sign up 🦌🎄⛄️

Santa is needing you to sponsor by getting gift cards by 11-16-25 for Bakas Christmas/Holiday party on 12/6. Sign ups are below or go to website under donations and note in memo "Xmas". Any amount is appreciated . Each rider gift is budgeted for $10. We look forward to a festive holiday!

If everyone would pick one item we could cover all our unicorns foe the holidays 🎄
11/18/2025

If everyone would pick one item we could cover all our unicorns foe the holidays 🎄

Thank you USF medical students and Dr Woodard for a vital service and volunteers for medical examinations.
11/08/2025

Thank you USF medical students and Dr Woodard for a vital service and volunteers for medical examinations.

11/06/2025

Holiday Dance at Keystone Rec Center on 12/5 at 6:30-8:30.

Some of our Bakas riders qualified to show nationals in the American Royal in Kansas City. Some of our therapy horses ar...
11/05/2025

Some of our Bakas riders qualified to show nationals in the American Royal in Kansas City. Some of our therapy horses are Kansas City bound today- Micah, Bugsy, Diamond and Luke.

11/04/2025

Thursday 11/6
Parent/Board meeting. Potluck at 6 pm meeting following after.

Bakas therapy horses have made their Holiday wish list! Check it out. Please ship or bring to Bakas 11510 Whisper lake T...
11/03/2025

Bakas therapy horses have made their Holiday wish list! Check it out. Please ship or bring to Bakas 11510 Whisper lake Trail, Tampa, fl 33626 what a great project for 4H, girl/Boy Scouts etc to also help with! 🎄

A big thank you to Everglades Equipment for the much needed arena rake! 🐴 If anyone needs equipment check them out!
11/03/2025

A big thank you to Everglades Equipment for the much needed arena rake! 🐴 If anyone needs equipment check them out!

Whether you are looking for sod in Largo or a John Deere parts; we have you covered. Come by our Largo location Monday-Saturday for all your sod, soil, mulch, rock, and of course, John Deere needs.

Santa is looking forSponsors… please sign up
11/03/2025

Santa is looking for
Sponsors… please sign up

Santa is needing you to sponsor by getting gift cards by 11-16-25 for Bakas Christmas/Holiday party on 12/6. Sign ups are below or go to website under donations and note in memo "Xmas". Any amount is appreciated . Each rider gift is budgeted for $10. We look forward to a festive holiday!

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.