HETRA - A Non-Profit You Need To Know About!

Horses have been used as a therapeutic aid for centuries!

The connection with such an amazing animal brings so much calm and peace, but there’s also something so magnificent and liberating about getting on the back of a horse and going for a ride.

This leads us to an amazing non-profit in the Omaha area that you may not have heard about - HETRA. 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.

Even better, they are currently the only PATH, Intl. Premier Accredited center in Nebraska!

On a weekly basis, HETRA's 25 wonderful therapy horses, 14 PATH, Intl. certified instructors, and 10 licensed occupational physical and mental health therapists serve over 100 participants.

These participants, currently ranging in age from two to ninety-two, come to HETRA for assistance with a variety of disabilities, including autism, cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, developmental delays, down syndrome, traumatic brain or spinal cord injury, and strokes.

HETRA also strives to serve the local Military Veteran and First Responder communities, and their families through specialized events that encourage positive coping skills and mental wellness.

We were joined by Josh and Kaiti from HETRA to learn more about the organization, their upcoming events for 2021, and how horses can be effective for mental and physical health. To learn more or to donate, please visit hetra.org.

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