Newsletter issue 47 color

Issue 47 HETRA l 10130 S. 222nd Street, Gretna, NE 68028 l www.HETRA.org l (402) 359-8830 July 2016

Mark your calendars!

SAVE THE DATE!

Little Britches Horse Show August 27, 2016 , 8:30 AM

HETRA Barn

Accepting Registrations and

Sponsorships. See enclosed flyer

for details!

Karat Club Membership

Renewals and New Members -

Happening Now!

Get Ready for DRIVE 2 RIDE!! September 1 - October 31

HETRA parents, participants and

families - share your stories with

friends and businesses to help

raise awareness and donations in

support of the HETRA Sponsorship

Program.

End of Course C September 25, 2016

Stall Or Treat Friday, October 28th

Come in costume for “Trick or

Treating” at the HETRA Barn!

Ranch Run

Saturday, October 29th

HETRA Volunteers & Runners/

Walkers Needed!

Blue Jeans & Dreams April 22, 2017 at the HETRA Barn

Have gift cards to Donate? Check out

www.giftcardkarma.org/HETRA

Check out the google virtual tour

of The Robert A Falk Farm, Home

of HETRA at www.HETRA.org -

about us

The Heartland Hoofbeat Heartland Equine Therapeutic Riding Academy

Follow us on Social Media

The HETRA Tack Shack is

now open! We are

stocked with many great

items!

Open: M-F - 9am - 5pm &

weekends by

appointment.

HETRA Wins a Gypsy Vanner! … Meet Tenneson!

After months of Facebook posts and hundreds of requests to “Vote for

HETRA”, it all came together on June 11th. WE WON A GYPSY VANNER HORSE!!

LexLin Gypsy Ranch has a rich history of gifting a Gypsy Vanner Horse to

selected PATH, Intl. Premiere Accredited Equine Assisted Activities and

Therapies (EAAT) Centers across the United States. Horses impact and enrich

the lives of the developmentally disabled, sick, injured, troubled and

developing lives on a daily basis through these programs. Gypsy Horses are

ideally suited to this type of work.

Their challenge was this: Out of 850+ PATH Intl Accredited Centers, 33 were

nominated this year to win a Gypsy Vanner Horse. The Top 10 Centers, those

who received the most votes on the Gypsy Gift Facebook Page, will select a

Gypsy Gift horse based on the number of votes received. The first place

center will have the first choice, followed by the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and so forth.

HETRA earned an astonishing 15,135 votes! Putting us in 2nd Place!

Mid July, Executive Director, Edye Godden

and Horse Manager, Shelby Winnail will travel

to LexLin Gypsy Ranch in Rockwood,

Tennessee to pick up our Gypsy Vanner to

bring back to the HETRA program!

Watch your email and Facebook for more

information about Tenneson and his arrival at

the HETRA barn in mid July! We will be

hosting a “Welcome to HETRA” party later this

summer for our Gypsy horse, where you will

get a chance to meet the Gypsy, and cast one more vote to help us select a

barn name for him! MANY THANKS TO EVERY SINGLE PERSON FOR CASTING

EVERY SINGLE VOTE. IT MATTERED, IT MADE A DIFFERENCE!

LexLin’s Tenneson

Join HETRA as we support the 5th Annual Ranch Run

RUNNERS, WALKERS, KIDS, FAMILIES AND

VOLUNTEERS INVITED TO REGISTER!

The Ranch Run and Cowpokes Kids is a trail

run/walk on the private horse trails of the

Skyline Ranch neighborhood. The Ranch

Run began in 2012 as a way to raise money

and awareness for HETRA and St. Augustine

Kids program. HETRA has been partnering

with The Ranch Run for the past five years to

provide the necessary volunteers needed to run a spectacular community

event! This year, The Ranch Run is looking to HETRA to provide 75 volunteers to

make this event a success. Please register to volunteer on behalf of HETRA, at

www.skylineranchrun.com, and select the VOLUNTEER TAB. Volunteers receive

a free t-shirt if registered by October 21st! To register for the 5 K, 10 K, Kids Run,

Family Walk or Half Marathon, visit www.skylineranchrun.com

Proceeds from the Run benefit HETRA and St. Augustine

http://www.skylineranchrun.com

http://www.skylineranchrun.com


Anonymous (6 donors)

Marlee Anderson

Annie Anding

Viann Augustine

Kim Bainbridge

Amanda Baker

Allison Balus

Tony Barnes

Erin Bevington

Rita Borgstadt

Donna Bright

Roshelle Campbell

Brenda Carlisle

Catherine Chamberlain

Amy & Stuart Chittenden

W.L. Christensen

Emily Cleary

Susan Clement

Tiffiny Clifton

Mindy Cotner

Tom Cramer

Diane Darrington

Agne Dizona

Carrie Duffy

LaVonne Dunetts

Mary Eliasson

Jim & Donna Engle

Kim Falk

James and Jean Farrell

Don & Tammy Fibich

Lori Flynn-Rock

Ted Friedland

Joanne Gaines

Juliana Garza

Calvin German

Edye Godden

Amy Goering

Ann Goering

Kelly Gohl

Linda Greene

Barbara Greenspan

David Greunke

Jeff & Amy Gromowsky

Karen Guy

Johnnie Hackley

Linda Hammer

Terrie Jo & Gary Hamtak

Shannon Hansen

Allison Harrison

Nick Heinrich

Heather Hellbusch

Jane Hicks

Kevin Hughes

Wendi Hutton

Grant & Sara Janke

June Janssen

Laura Jay

Mary Jessen

David Johnson

Sharyn Jones

Kara Alexander

Pamela Kirschman

Zev Krausman

Vicki Krecek

Julie Lagemann

Patricia & Hans Langner

Julie Leach

Michael & Betty Leggott

Thomas & Jeaninne

Lovgren

Lisa Maguire

Cindy Makinster

Paula Markuson

Megan McGowan

William A. McInturf

Donna Monteleagre

Mary Morris

Christina Navis

Mark O'Leary

Aarika Olsen

Jane Onken

Mary Jo Parys

Amanda Patrick

Maria Perez

Beverly Phillips

Patrice Pirsch

Beth Placek

Emily Poeschl

Molly Polsen

Jerry Pont

Allethaire Price

Amy Reiner

Steve Sangimino

Susan Scherl

MaryAnn Schiefen

Kerby Selmer

Lisa Shkolnick

Dawn Singleton-Olson

Patty Sloderbeck

Lynn Smith

Connie Springer

Sue Steiner

Lissa Sutton

Jodi Teal

Kimberly Thomas

Richard & Barbara

Thomas

Linda Thomas

Donna Turner

Kathy Valasek

Tom Vann

Gordon and Sandra

Viner

Jeremy Vlieger

Terri Wagman

Susan Wagoner

James D. Warner

Mary Werner

Jacqueline Williams

Randa Zalman

Thank you for an incredible Omaha

Gives! 15,638 raised!

Many thanks to every donor who contributed to Omaha Gives on Wednesday, May 25th,

and a special acknowledgement to those who included HETRA in your gift giving!

The overall result was 789 non-profits receiving a grand total of more than $8.9 million

through online donations, bonus dollars, prizes and challenge funds!

Also impressive is that HETRA experienced a 128% increase in direct donations this year over

last year! Matching gifts from employers are still arriving, so be sure to inform your employer

of your Omaha Gives donation to HETRA, and see if your company will match it!

MEET our newest member of the HERD: “EQ”, the Equicizer

Through a very generous grant from the Meyer Foundation for

Disabilities, HETRA has a new member of the herd, “EQ”, an equicizer.

This is a spring loaded mechanical horse that helps supplement our

program and helps build strength, balance, flexibility and confidence.

With EQ at the barn HETRA is able to expand and enhance program

opportunities for those who wish to explore participation in other areas

of programming.

When in motion the equicizer closely simulates horse movement,

allowing therapists to more thoroughly evaluate a participant’s ability

to sit astride. “EQ” is most widely used at HETRA for:

New participant evaluations

Filling in for a horse unable to conduct lessons due to injury or illness.

Work with participants that are not currently able to mount and ride in the traditional fashion due to

decreased strength and balance.

The Equicizer has not eliminated the need for the HETRA horses, but has enhanced some participant’s time

at the barn. The Equicizer made his official debut on May 14 during a collaborative event with Autism

Action Partnership, where 84 participants from Autism Action Partnership came to the barn for an event

day. Participants circulated among several stations to learn and interact with the HETRA horses, staff, and

volunteers.


Kohl's Department Stores & Farm Credit Services -

Donation in support of Volunteer Hours of their

employees

Distribution Management Systems, Inc. -

Charitable Fund - nominated by HETRA Volunteer

and DMSI employee, Jessica Arant

Lindsay Family Foundation - grant in support of

Horse Sponsorship

Kiwanis Club of Omaha, Inc Foundation - grant in

support of Participant Scholarships

The Alvin and Marie Schultz Memorial Fund In Faith

Community Foundation - Grant in support of

HETRA's Equine Services for Veterans

Donor Directed Choice Dollars to HETRA – through

Thrivent Financial and Benevity

Union Pacific Gives Plus, Union Pacific Fund for

Effective Government, ConAgra, and Merck –

Matching donations of their employees

Gift Card Karma – various gift cards donated to

HETRA

Memorial Donations for - Wayne Atchley, John

Hendrix, Andrew Keys and Thaddeus Bar

Community Groups That Volunteered - Pay Pal , Pacific Life, HDR, Watkins Concrete, First National Bank, Resurrection Lutheran Church -Gretna, - for providing volunteers for Blue Jeans and Dreams

SPECIAL THANKS! Thank you to the following foundations, grants, businesses and individuals who made the following donations

and contributions to HETRA this quarter:

Born 2 Ride ~ Learn 2 Ride ~ Live 2 Ride ~ Love 2 Ride

That’s Why We Drive 2 Ride!

“Drive 2 Ride” is one of HETRA’s main fundraising events of the year, with HETRA

families leading the fundraising effort that supports HETRA’s Participant

Sponsorship Fund.

Last year's Drive 2 Ride Campaign involved 34 HETRA families,

raising $63,134. UNPRECEDENTED!

Our Goal for this year is 50 HETRA families, raising $70,000.

50 Families – 60 days - $70,000

How does it work:

HETRA families: complete an easy registration survey by August 20th. Provide your favorite photo of

your HETRA rider, set a fundraising goal, and HETRA staff will create your online fundraising page.

HETRA Community: Make a donation to your favorite HETRA participant(s).

It’s that simple! And . . . when each Drive to Ride Team reaches the following

fundraising benchmarks, they EARN FREE HETRA SESSIONS! That’s SIGNIFICANT!

Teams Raising $500 = $100 discount on participant sessions

Teams Raising $1,000 = 12 Free Sessions (1 course)

Teams Raising $2,000 = 24 Free Sessions (2 courses)

And so forth. For every $1,000 raised, the HETRA participant will earn a free

course, (maximum of 4 courses for an entire year . . . FREE!)

The Participant Sponsorship Fund provides the critical support to HETRA that enables us to keep our

participant fees to our families as low as possible. Through Drive 2 Ride, HETRA is able to replenish this

fund for next year, and continue to provide our equine assisted activities and therapies at greatly

reduced rates for all of our families.


Little Britches

August 27, 2016

10130 S. 222nd Street Gretna, NE 68028

Where horses and you MADE dreams come true!

“Blue Jeans and Dreams”, held April 23rd at the HETRA Barn was our most exciting benefit

event to date. Thank you to everyone who attended, made a donation to our auction,

or participated as a sponsor. To all of our attendees, (and in case you missed it), we

would like to share with you some of the highlights of the evening.

Exceeding Expectations:

Blue Jeans and Dreams raised just over $123,000 . . . an all-time high for HETRA! This

funding will support over 120 HETRA participants every week (supporting 1,078 sessions in

2016)! That’s significant!

Over $44,500 was raised in the Silent and Live Auction alone!

Through support of our community partners, $39,600 was raised in Sponsorships.

With over 550 tickets sold to the event, we packed the barn!

We hope you know just how much your support of Blue Jeans and

Dreams makes a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities!

We simply could not have reached our fundraising goal and meet the

needs of our HETRA families without your support.

We’re ready to do it all over again!

SAVE THE DATE: 17TH ANNUAL BLUE JEANS AND DREAMS: SATURDAY, APRIL 22ND, 2017!


Saturday, August 27th

Registration Now Open

Sponsors Needed!

Please join us in supporting the “Greatest Horse Show on Dirt!”

Children 12 and under from across Nebraska and Iowa will soon be participating in a variety of classes and

activities throughout the day, with several special needs classes also available. It’s an incredible opportunity

for young riders in our community to demonstrate their horse knowledge and skills in an inclusive and

professional environment.

All proceeds from this horse show will support the HETRA Participant Sponsorship program, enabling children

and adults with disabilities to participate in HETRA’s equine assisted activities, year round.

To register, or download the show bill visit our website at www.HETRA.org. Below are all the sponsorship

opportunities. All sponsors will be recognized in the Little Britches Show Program. For more information,

contact Lisa at [email protected] or 402-359-8830.

Event Sponsor - $250: Your information listed on the cover of the event program and a 1/2 page ad in the event

program.

Gold Sponsor - $150 : You will receive a 1/4 page ad in the event program.

Silver Sponsor - $100 Level: You will receive a business card sized ad in the event program.

Bronze Sponsor - $75 Level: Your name listed in the event program as a Bronze Sponsor.

Class Sponsor - $40 per class: Your name will appear in the event program and be recognized during the show

Good luck ad - $25 Please include a message of encouragement to a Little Britches Exhibitor in the event program

(100 Characters or less).

Little Britches Sponsorship Opportunities

Name (as to appear in member recognition):___________________________________________________________________

Address: ________________________________________________________ City/State/Zip: ________/ _______ / __________

Email: ________________________________ Phone: ___________________________

Sponsorship Level: □ Event Sponsor $250 □ Gold Sponsor $150 □ Silver Sponsor $100 □ Bronze Sponsor $75

□ Class Sponsor for ________ number of classes ($40 per class) □ Good luck ad - $25 (Please send wording to [email protected])

Check enclosed: $ _____________________ or Credit Card below:

CC # __________________________________________________________________________ exp date: _____/ ______


25 Karat ($25/month or made a $300 donation)

Chris and Mel Karnes (2012- 2016)

Cindi Hildebrandt (2012- 2016)

Cindy M. Gustafson (2016)

Diane Withem (2010, 2012, 2015, 2016)

Glen & Peggy Evert (2012- 2015)

Julie M. Clark (2012- 2016)

Julie & Aaron Lagemann (2016)

Katherine Smith (2007– 2016) Linda Collins (2012, 2015, 2016)

The Sharp Family (2009, 2010, 2014, 2015,

2016) Tom Cramer (2007- 2016)

50 Karat ($50/month or made a $600 donation) Cal & Toni Peacock (2012, 2015, 2016)

Edye Godden (2007- 2016)

George & Andrea Paxton (2012, 2014, 2015 ,2016)

Vicki Rinne (2007- 2016)

100 Karat ($100/month or made a $1,200 donation) Cindy & Scott Makinster (2012- 2016)

Jeanette Janke (2010-2016)

2016 Karat Club Renewals and New Membership Drive Happening Now!

Please join us in supporting our HETRA families by joining the Karat Club for 2016.

By joining the Karat Club, you are helping to build a sustaining membership of

individuals willing and able to support the HETRA Participant Sponsorship Program.

For a family with a child or adult with a disability, the cost of cumulative, clinical

setting therapies plus equine assisted activities adds up quickly and can often

be cost prohibitive. HETRA works diligently to ensure our program is affordable

for all participants and families, regardless of their financial situation or ability to

pay. Your membership makes this all possible!

Presenting our Karat Club Members

(Members are listed with consecutive years of membership. BOLD indicates those already renewed for 2016 or

members that participate in monthly automatic payment plan, as of print date)

10 Karat ($10/month or made a $120 donation)

Andy & Kellie Potter (2009, 2015, 2016)

Anonymous (2014, 2015, 2016)

Ashley Torrey (2016) Cathy Stephens (2014, 2015)

Chip & Rita Borgstadt (2008- 2016) Cory Moss (2010- 2015)

Craig & Angeline Anthony (2015)

Dana Kelly (2012- 2016)

David & Lisa Hobza (2011, 2012, 2013, 2016)

Diana Ulmer (2013- 2016) Floyd & Karen Van Briesen (2012, 2014, 2015)

Home Economists in Home & Community (2016)

James Harvey (2012- 2016) Jeannene Rossitto (2010-2015)

Jeff & Lynn Johnson (2015)

Jodi Teal (2008- 2016)

John Sibley (2008- 2015)

John Willetts & Andi Rossitto–Willets (2010,2012-2016) Karen Sedoris (2012- 2015)

Kathy Sangimino (2008 - 2015)

Kim & Carl Falk (2008- 2015)

Laurie Bendy (2010- 2016)

Lisa Shkolnick (2015, 2016)

Lori Hunter – Pin Zone (2010 – 2016)

Mike & Pat Teal (2010, 2011, 2014, 2016)

Paul Murphy (2007- 2016)

Sandy White (2014 - 2015)

Sara Peacock (2012- 2016)

Sheila North (2012, 2014, 2015)

Steve Anderson (2015-2016)

Tim & Diana Dye (2007, 2008, 2010- 2016)

Tom Miya (2007, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2016)

Vern & Connie Klaumann (2015, 2016)

Please join us in the New Members & Renewal

Process for 2016!

You’ll be in GREAT company!

Thank you! Count me in!!! HETRA KARAT CLUB

Name (as to appear in member recognition): ___________________________________________________________________

Address: ________________________________________________________ City/State/Zip: ________/ _______ / __________

Email: ____________________________________________ Phone: _______________________________________________

Karat Level: □ 10K ($10/month or $120/year) □ 25K ($25/month or $300/year) □ 50K ($50/month or $600/year)

□ $100K ($100/month or $1,200/year

□ Monthly or □ Payment in Full Check enclosed: $ _____________________ or Credit Card below:

CC # __________________________________________________________________________ exp date: _____/ ______

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