Blue Oaks Center
Since the founding of Blue Oaks Center (BOC) in 2015, BOC has worked diligently to bring the Baca Barb Horse out of Extinction and into the Endangered Equine category. BOC has identified and gathered all known Baca Barb horses. Their preservation is critical as their descendants arrived with Cortez in 1517 making them part of American history. They have outstanding performance ability, beautiful conformation and the desire through natural horsemanship to bond with humans. With the support of several Universities’ geneticists and researchers, we have created an extensive DNA database on all Bacas. Blue Oaks Center’s preservation program has proven successful with the first foals, now 6 years old, competing in Working Equitation, Cowboy Dressage, Trail Riding, Equine Assisted Learning and other disciplines. The Baca Herd continues to strive for their survival for the future generations without falling back into Extinction.
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We provide public education and awareness, preservation and sanctuary for the Baca Barb Horse ensuring its genetic diversity for future generations.
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Blue Oaks Center provides a State of the Art Equine Center for Equine Education and Therapy. The Center's 64 acres consists of a covered riding arena with community activities and educational opportunities displaying the history of the Baca Barb Horse. The Blue Oaks Center supports many community organizations and equestrian partnerships through therapeutic relationships and arts in collaboration with local schools, universities, military and senior/youth groups. including YMCA camps, scouts’ equine experiences, children, veterans and families’ equine therapy, training workshops, senior citizens horse activities, and school field trips.