HETRA began in 1989 with one participant, one horse, and three volunteers. Today, more than 150 weekly participants from Nebraska and Iowa come to partner with one of our gentle horses. Whether riding, carriage driving, participating in Therapy Services, or a group Equine-Facilitated Mental Health session, participants have access to the therapeutic benefits associated with working with horses including improved balance and confidence. Participants at HETRA can benefit from the comprehensive care provided by our Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructors and Licensed Occupational, Physical, Speech, and Mental Health Therapists. 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.