To improve the quality of life both physically and emotionally of adults and children of all ability levels through equine-assisted activities. At HETRA, we are committed to providing high-quality education and programming to our participants and community, but that commitment isn't restricted to the boundaries of the HETRA campus.
I am so grateful to be a part of such an amazing organization! Just about the time you think you have learned what you need to know you learn even more which keeps it challenging and rewarding. Thank you HETRA for enriching so many lives!
I am so grateful to be a part of such an amazing organization! Just about the time you think you have learned what you need to know you learn even more which keeps it challenging and rewarding. Thank you HETRA for enriching so many lives!
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Heartland Equine Therapeutic Riding Academy was started in 1989 by Steve and Janet Henthorn of Omaha, Nebraska. The program started with one participant, one horse, and three volunteers. We have grown significantly over the years, we now have 22 wonderful therapy horses, 14 PATH, Intl.
HETRA serves a variety of participants including children and adults with disabilities such as cerebral palsy, spina bifida, muscular dystrophy, cystic fibrosis, brain tumors, head or spinal cord injuries, visual impairments, autism, developmental delays, and strokes.For the last several years, HETRA volunteers have donated over 24,000 volunteer hours per year.
HETRA serves a variety of participants including children and adults with disabilities such as cerebral palsy, spina bifida, muscular dystrophy, cystic fibrosis, brain tumors, head or spinal cord injuries, visual impairments, autism, developmental delays, and strokes.For the last several years, HETRA volunteers have donated over 24,000 volunteer hours per year.
What We Do
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The activity of riding closely simulates human gait. The warmth from the horse and the rhythmical motion provides relaxation to spastic muscles. Exercises done on the horse are designed to improve balance, endurance, range of motion, and strength. For many participants, the enjoyment derived from this experience will encourage them to attempt new tasks and perhaps discover hidden proficiencies.
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Edye Godden serves as the Chief Executive Officer at HETRA. She has been with the organization for the past 30 years in various capacities. Along with being the CEO of the organization, she is also an Occupational Therapist, Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor, Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning as well as a Clinical Specialist in Hippotherapy.
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Since 1989, Heartland Equine Therapeutic Riding Academy has served its participant community by offering services in Adaptive Riding (formerly know as Therapeutic Riding), Therapy Services - specializing Hippotherapy, Equine Services for Veterans, Adaptive Carriage Driving, Day Camps, Life Skills Training and Special Olympics.
Services Offered
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Adaptive Riding is an equine-assisted activity for the purpose of contributing positively to the cognitive, physical, emotional and social well-being of individuals with special needs. Our Therapy Services are conducted by an Occupational, Physical or Speech Therapist (OT, PT, ST). HETRA's Therapists specialize in Hippotherapy and have been specially trained to use the movement of the horse to facilitate improvements in their client/patient.
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