HETRA's mission is to improve the quality of life both physically and emotionally of adults and children of all ability levels through equine assisted activities. We began in 1989 with one participant, one horse, and three volunteers. Today, more than 140 weekly participants from Nebraska and Iowa come to partner with one of our gentle horses. Whether riding, carriage driving, or grooming, participants have access to the therapeutic benefits associated with working with horses including improved balance and confidence. We serve a variety of participants including children and adults with disabilities and mental health conditions such as cerebral palsy, spina bifida, muscular dystrophy, cystic fibrosis, brain tumors, head or spinal cord injuries, visual impairments, autism, development delays, epilepsy, bipolar disorder, PTSD, attention deficit disorder, anxiety, and depression. HETRA is accredited by the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH Intl.) and the only PATH Intl. Premier Accredited Center in Nebraska. We have shown time and again that we operate above industry standards including safety, facility, horse care and training, volunteer training, and more.
