Restoring Hope.
Healing Hearts.
One Rider at a Time.
Campfire Creek is a nonprofit therapeutic riding center in south Waxahachie. Children, teens, and adults build confidence, joy, and connection through horses.
How it works
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Apply Online
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Meet & Assess
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Begin Riding
Need help with the application? We’re happy to guide you. Give us a call at (972) 937-7265
Who We Serve
We welcome riders with: autism, anxiety or trauma, cerebral palsy, stroke recovery, limb differences, neurological, emotional, behavioral challenges, and more. Every rider is welcomed with dignity, patience, and care.
Our Safety Commitment
Certified instructors and trained therapy horses
Side-walkers and staff support as needed
Helmets and best-practice safety protocols
Lift assistance for riders who need extra help mounting
Clear check-ins with families every session
Outcomes You Can Expect:
Confidence and independence
Better balance, mobility, and core strength
Less anxiety and more calm
Real connection with horses, staff, and community
“They take every person as an individual and make them part of the family. That’s what gives our daughter security.”
- Parent, Campfire Creek
Serving Families Since 2005
In 2005, Emily Oliver answered a call from God to provide a therapeutic horseback riding center in the beautiful, rolling landscape of Waxahachie. Since then, has grown to fifty-one active students with an additional eleven on the waiting list, pending their paperwork. There are now twelve horses in the program, three certified instructors, two pending certified instructors, an estimated fifty regular volunteers, three arenas, and a barn with stables and tack room.
Faith & Heart
Campfire Creek began with a calling to serve with Christ-like compassion. While faith is our foundation, our programs are open to everyone. Every family is welcome.