Turning Point Ranch Association
Stillwater, Oklahoma
Turning Point Ranch is a nonprofit therapeutic riding center on 21 acres in Stillwater, Oklahoma. It describes itself as a PATH Intl. Premier Accredited Center and offers therapeutic riding, a horse-themed literacy program for first graders, and mini horse visits. Its riders include people on the autism spectrum and people with brain injuries, mobility issues or processing delays.
- Therapeutic riding
- HorseTales Literacy program
- Mobile mini horse visits
- Unmounted horse activities for trauma survivors
- At-risk youth program
- Sensory trail
- Riders with autism
- Riders with brain injuries or neurological conditions
- Riders with mobility challenges
- Riders with processing delays
- Trauma survivors
- Residents of assisted living centers
- First graders in local schools
More about this center
About the Program
Turning Point says it is accredited at the Premier level by PATH Intl. Its riding page lists examples of riders it works with, including people on the autism spectrum, people with brain injuries or other neurological conditions, people with mobility issues, and people with processing delays. According to the page, lessons work toward goals such as core strength, gait control, limb control, focus and carrying out multi-step tasks with a horse.
Beyond riding, the ranch runs HorseTales Literacy with Highland Park Elementary, a Title One school in Stillwater, to get first graders excited about reading. Its miniature horses, Baxter and Sparky, visit assisted living centers and The Life Center, and the ranch also brings trauma survivors to work with horses unmounted.
The Facility
The ranch sits on 21 acres at 385 S Country Club Road. A grant from the Faye Allene Brown Foundation funded a classroom and office inside the barn, and grants from Stillwater Rotary, Frontier Rotary and Rotary International built a sensory trail on the property. The center also has a covered arena, funded through its Sky's No Limit campaign.
History and Leadership
Turning Point was founded by Tamera (Tami) Danel, a former special education teacher, who started the program with her own two horses and tack. For fifteen years it was housed at Starr Valley Stables before moving to its permanent home on Country Club Road. Rachel Royston is the executive director, and the organization is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
Volunteering
The center says volunteers are always needed. Its volunteers include parents, retirees, community members and Oklahoma State University students, who can earn academic and community service credit.
Location
Turning Point Ranch is at 385 S Country Club Rd, Stillwater, OK 74074, on a 21-acre property.
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Common Questions
Answered from the center’s own website and public records.
How do I enroll a new rider?
The riding page offers New Rider Forms and a rider eligibility document to download. To learn how to enroll, email info@turningpointriding.org or call or text (405) 269-2225.
How much do lessons cost?
Contact the center at (405) 269-2225 or info@turningpointriding.org for current rates. The center has a scholarship policy, and families who need help with the cost can ask about it.
When do classes run?
The riding page says classes begin in September. Call or email the ranch for the current session schedule.
Can I volunteer?
Yes. The center says volunteers are always needed, and Oklahoma State University students can earn academic and community service credit.
Location
Stillwater, Oklahoma 74074
Questions to Ask When You Call
The center is the best source for these answers.
- Are you running now, and taking new riders?Start here. We couldn’t confirm a current schedule.
- Which ages and needs do you work with?Ask about experience with your rider’s specific condition.
- Is a licensed PT, OT or speech therapist involved?Therapist-led hippotherapy is usually the only kind insurance may cover.
- What does a session cost, and are there scholarships?Many nonprofit programs offer sliding scales or sponsored spots.
- Do you have a mounting ramp or lift?Important for riders who use a wheelchair or need help mounting.