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Buddy
Buddy is a 19-year-old registered miniature horse. Most people think he is a pony or baby horse. Buddy’s expertise is looking cute and pulling a cart. Buddy feels as if he is a Bakas mascot. He enjoys being petted by all of the kids and hearing how adorable he is. Buddy really likes it when visitors bring him mints for his awful breath.
Heineken
Heineken is a 19 year old Arab/Tb cross. He is used for all disciplines of riding. He excels at Dressage. He has been a great addition to the center.
Levi
Levi is a 13-year-old Percheron paint gelding. Levi stands at 17 hands tall. Levi was donated by Allison Cline. Levi is used in all aspects of our program. However, his specialty is back riding. He enjoys all the attention and especially the carrots from his riders.
Kermit
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.
Martini
Martini is a 16-year-old handsome Arabian gelding. He enjoys going to the horse shows and performing in showmanship and drill team events. His best friend at Bakas is Buddy. They can frequently be found running in the pastures together.
Mattie
Mattie is a 21 year old paint mare. She is very sweet and has a lovely jog. All of our riders love trotting on her because she is so smooth. Mattie is used for all disciplines at the center.
Maybe
Maybe is a 12-year-old Paint mare. She is young and flashy and one of the newer additions to the Bakas barn. Maybe participated in the Special Olympics recently and competed in the barrels and equitation events. She is developing nicely as a therapy horse and enjoying her new job in life.
Silver
Silver is a 11 year old welsh cob pony gelding. He is a great at whatever he does. The campers enjoy painting him and playing with him. He is definitely a class favorite.
Chase
Chase is an 11-year-old Palomino gelding. Chase’s strength and large stature make him perfect for the bigger riders. He loves going on trail rides and playing games in the arena with the riders. Chase has a cute face and all of the riders think he is handsome and kissable!
Diamond
Our beautiful Diamond is an 18-year-old Quarter-type pony. Although she is relatively new to Bakas, Diamond has a long show record. Her past show history includes short stirrups and pony hunters. She has adjusted well to the Bakas classes. Diamond enjoys taking riders on trail rides and playing therapeutic games with them.
Mystery
Mystery is a 21-year-old appaloosa/quarter cross gelding. Mystery was donated by Veronica Christensen. Mystery was a seasoned show horse. At Bakas Mystery is used for both English and western lessons. Mystery has been a great addition to our drill team and any other events at our center.
Shelby
Shelby is a Quarter Horse mare. She is 20 years old and is a favorite of many Bakas riders. Shelby can be counted on to compete in all horse shows and rider events. She has also joined the Bakas drill team. Shelby is truly a gem and always steps up to the plate and does whatever is asked of her. Team players like Shelby are a rare find and are genuinely appreciated by the riders and staff.
Tag
Tag is a 17-year-old Holsteiner gelding. He is over 16 hands tall which is ideal for the taller Bakas riders. Tag joined Bakas in 2015 but acts as if he has been here all of his life! His pleasant disposition is wonderful to work with and he does not get bothered easily. He can be turned out by anyone and is a real joy to work with.
Halle
Halle is an 18-year-old quarter horse mare. Halle was donated by Sheryl Baum. Halle is 15 hands and a former Halter and western pleasure show horse. Halle is used for English and western lessons at Bakas. Also, Halle made a great addition to our drill team with our staff.
Penny
Penny is a 22-year-old appendix quarter horse. He stands at 17.1 hands tall. He was donated by Allison Roberts. Penny was used as a hunter/jumper horse on the show circuit. At Bakas Penny is used for all disciplines of riding. Penny is a kind, gentle soul. Penny’s great grandfather was Secretariat the famous triple crown winner.
Micah
Micah is a 15-year-old percheron/thoroughbred mare. She was donated by Sherri O’ Connor. Micah stands at 16 hands tall. Micah was formerly used as a hunter/jumper show horse. At Bakas Micah is used for all riding disciplines and excels at back riding. Micah enjoys all the carrots her riders bring her.