My Nonprofit Reviews
Lindsay F.
Review for Heartland Equine Therapeutic Riding Academy Inc, Gretna, NE, USA
I thought since there was a review of HETRA from a parent's perspective I would add one from a volunteer/student. I have been volunteering for several years now. I have always loved kids and horses so putting the two together has been perfect for me. HETRA has been not only a great way for me to give to the community, but a fun way to exercise along with so many other benefits I can't name them all. Volunteering at HETRA has been therapy for me as I know it has been for so many other volunteers too! I will never forget the times I have been having a horrible day and I get to the barn and within minutes literallyl I have forgotten about it and am just plain happy. Growing up with special needs of my own this was one place that I felt I could be open and not be judged or limited. In fact I think it has given me a special insight to a small piece of what some of the students and their families are going through. I can't say how many friends I have made through going to the barn. HETRA has been such a big part of my life and I don't plan to change that any time soon. In fact HETRA has been a big reason for me to try to find a job close by. Others have told me there are other therapeutic riding places around which is true, but I know it wouldn't be the same. I can't say thank you enough to those at HETRA who have taught me along the way about riding, horses, people, and life!
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Others and myself can see how much I have learned not just as a rider, but as a person. It really does impact my daily life in and outside HETRA.
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
If I had the money I would add anything and everything that could be possibly needed or wanted to help those involved with HETRA (volunteers, instructors, therapists, students, parents, family members, friends, and public alike!)
