Halloween Party at Bakas Equestrian Center – Horses For Handicapped

Volunteers help with a wide range of duties at Bakas when classes are in session. Volunteers assist staff with grooming and tacking horses, setting up and breaking down the arena, assisting staff with activities and games during classes, sidewalking with riders for support or assistance, and untacking and cooling horses for turn-out.

Bakas' 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.

This is their annual Halloween Party for disabled children.

Tenative schedule
9-10 set up
10:00 hayrides, pumpkin decorating
11:00 horse costume
11:30 children’s costumes
12-1 pony rides for the children
1:00 clean up

FAQ
What to wear?
You may wear family-friendly Halloween-themed clothes. You must wear closed-toed shoes to volunteer. Please wear comfortable clothes that do not restrict your movement because we will be helping in the barn too.

What is the minimum age requirement for volunteers?
Volunteers must be at least 12 years old to assist at Bakas. Volunteers under 12 may only assist if accompanied by an adult.