Beyond the Diagnosis: Cody Cox on Camp Able, Autism & Equine Therapy | Behind the X's & O's
Oct 15
🐴 What happens when we stop focusing on limitations and start discovering possibilities?
On this episode of Behind the X's & O's, host Ruben Escalona welcomes Cody Cox, Executive Director of Camp Able in Buffalo Gap, Texas, for a powerful conversation about autism, therapeutic horseback riding, inclusion, family support, and creating opportunities for individuals with different abilities.
Cody shares how Camp Able has grown from a community mission into an organization planning a 49,000-square-foot therapeutic riding center with expanded services.
In this episode:
- How horses are incorporated into Camp Able's therapeutic programs
- Understanding the autism spectrum and different learning styles
- Supporting parents, grandparents, and caregivers
- Why developing independence and job skills matters
- How Dr. Temple Grandin helped shape Camp Able's vision
- The Buffalo Run Adventure Challenge and its impact
- How local businesses can help create employment opportunities
Ruben also shares his family's experiences and discusses potential ways Red Alpha Custom Prints could support vocational training through the printing and graphics industry.
This is more than a conversation about a diagnosis. It's about recognizing potential, building connections, and creating opportunities.
GUEST: Cody Cox | Executive Director, Camp Able
HOST: Ruben Escalona
RECORDED: October 14, 2026
PRODUCTION: Red Alpha Studios | Abilene, Texas
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