Where healing begins quietly, in the company of horses.
A nurturing place to reconnect with nature, with others, and with yourself.
River Trail Ranch sits in the heart of Haskell, Oklahoma — a quiet pocket of pasture, woodland, and slow-moving water. We exist to foster well-being and personal growth by giving people a sanctuary where they can simply be, and where the horses do much of the listening.
Our work is rooted in evidence-based equine therapy and the unhurried wisdom of ranch life. Every program — from psychotherapy to family sessions to literacy work — is designed to meet people where they are, and walk forward at the pace of trust.
- Healthphysical, mental, relational well-being
- Hopea clearing in the middle of hard seasons
- Peacequiet ground beneath your feet
Three programs, one steady
rhythm of healing.
Equine Assisted Psychotherapy
Our EAP sessions use the unique bond between humans and horses to facilitate emotional healing and personal growth. Participants engage in ground-based activities with our gentle equine partners, guided by certified professionals, to address a variety of mental health challenges — anxiety, trauma, grief, attachment, and more.
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Horse Powered Reading®
A dynamic literacy program that blends academic learning with social-emotional development. Students work alongside horses to strengthen phonemic awareness, fluency, and comprehension — while quietly building the confidence and resilience that make reading possible in the first place.
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Family & Group Sessions
Tailored sessions for families and groups, providing a supportive environment for collective healing and growth. Whether you're a family seeking to strengthen bonds or a group aiming to improve teamwork and trust, our programs are designed to meet diverse needs.
Request a session“The first time my son brushed Cocoa, he didn't say a word for an hour. On the drive home he asked me if we could come back. That hour changed the year.”
“I came skeptical and left steadier. There is something honest about a horse that makes you tell the truth to yourself.”
“Our reluctant reader read aloud — to a horse — for twenty straight minutes. That had never happened in a classroom.”
The people and horses
who make the work possible.
Clinicians, equine specialists, and educators — each one trained to hold space for the person across from them. Together, they keep the ranch running, the herd cared for, and the door open.
Forty acres of trail, pasture,
and quiet water.
Every brush, halter, and bale
helps a child find their footing.
River Trail Ranch is a program of CREOKS Behavioral Health Services. Your gift directly supports the horses, the land, and the families who walk through our gate — many at no cost to them.
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Come walk the trail with us.
Tours, intake conversations, and group inquiries are all by appointment. Reach out and we'll find a quiet morning that works.
Mon — Fri · 9 AM – 5 PM
Sat — Sun · Closed