Meet The HETRA Herd
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Big $
Big $ is sponsored by Joan Hennighausen – In honor of Edye Godden for all you do!
Breed: Quarter Horse
Joined HETRA: 2021
Color: Palomino
Height: 16.2 hands
Gender: Gelding
More About Quarter Horses:
Quarter Horses- or the American Quarter Horse- originate from America and get their name because they are the fastest horse running a quarter of a mile. They were originally bred to work on ranches; built sturdy to carry heavy riders, low to the ground to make frequent mounting and dismounting easy, and “quick as a cat” to work cattle with ease. Over the years, the breed has evolved into one of the most versatile breeds- competing in events ranging from the traditional working ranch horse, to dressage, to light harness driving, to western pleasure, to barrel racing, and still compete in quarter-mile racing. HETRA’s Quarter Horses- Coby, Diamond, Georgie, Jewel, Macy, Rainbow, and Red are a GREAT example of the diversity of the breed.
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Coby
Photo by A.R. Honeman Photography
Coby is currently sponsored by Edward Jones – Lori Blum
Breed: Quarter Horse
Joined HETRA: 2018
Color: Bay
Height: 15.2 hands
Gender: Gelding
Click Here to learn more about sponsoring Coby!
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Dash
Breed: Paint
Joined HETRA: 2022
Color: Sorrel
Height: 16.2 hands
Gender: Gelding
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Diamond
Photo by A.R. Honeman Photography
Breed: Quarter Horse
Joined HETRA: 2008
Color: Grey
Height: 16.0 hands
Gender: Mare
Click here to learn more about sponsoring Diamond.
More About Quarter Horses:
Quarter Horses- or the American Quarter Horse- originate from America and get their name because they are the fastest horse running a quarter of a mile. They were originally bred to work on ranches; built sturdy to carry heavy riders, low to the ground to make frequent mounting and dismounting easy, and “quick as a cat” to work cattle with ease. Over the years, the breed has evolved into one of the most versatile breeds- competing in events ranging from the traditional working ranch horse, to dressage, to light harness driving, to western pleasure, to barrel racing, and still compete in quarter-mile racing. HETRA’s Quarter Horses- Coby, Diamond, Georgie, Ivy, Jewel, Macy, Rainbow, and Red are a GREAT example of the diversity of the breed.
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Ellie
Photo by A.R. Honeman Photography
Breed: Paso Fino
Joined HETRA: 2016
Height: 14.1 hands
Color: Black
Gender: Mare
Click Here to learn more about sponsoring Ellie!
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Frank
Ace is sponsored by Darrell and Coe Leta Logemann
Breed: Haflinger
Joined HETRA: 2021
Color: Chestnut
Height: 13.2 hands
Gender: Gelding
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Galaxy
Photo by A.R. Honeman Photography
Galaxy is sponsored by “A Friend of HETRA”
Breed: Warmblood
Joined HETRA: 2016
Color: Buckskin & White
Height: 16.3 hands
Gender: Gelding
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Georgie
Photo by A.R. Honeman Photography
Breed: Quarter Horse
Joined HETRA: 2017
Color: Buckskin
Height: 15.1 hands
Gender: Gelding
Click here to learn more about sponsoring Georgie.
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Halo
Breed: Appaloosa
Joined HETRA: 2022
Color: Bay
Height: 16.1 hands
Gender: Gelding
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Honey
Photo by A.R. Honeman Photography
Honey is sponsored by the William R. Patrick Foundation
Breed: Draft
Joined HETRA: 2017
Color: Bay & White
Height: 15.0 hands
Gender: Mare
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Jewel
Breed: Quarter Horse
Joined HETRA: 2016
Color: Bay
Height: 15.0 hands
Gender: Mare
Click here to learn more about sponsoring Jewel.
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Leroy
Photo by A.R. Honeman Photography
Breed: Belgian/Haflinger
Joined HETRA: 2015
Height: 15.3 hands
Color: Chestnut
Gender: Gelding
More About Belgians:
Belgian Draft Horses- or Belgian’s for short- are a more genetically refined draft horse, coming from the heavier built Brabant- also called Belgian Heavy Drafts. Brabant’s originated in the Flanders region of Europe in the Middle Ages. Over the years- breeders in America have bred the modern Belgian that we know today to be a bit shorter-often having wide, short backs and characteristic “double muscling” over their croup making them one of the strongest draft breeds despite their slightly smaller stature. Belgian’s have medium sized hooves and minimal feathering around their feet in comparison to many other draft breeds. A chestnut body color with a white mane and tail are the desired color for Belgians, although they can also be bay or roan in color. Belgians are best known for their extreme strength. Today they are used in a variety of work including: plowing, logging, pulling sleighs, and carriages. They are gaining popularity in riding disciplines ranging from leisure riding to jumping.
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Mack
Breed: Quarer Horse
Joined HETRA: 2020
Color: Bay
Height: 15.2 hands
Gender: Gelding
Mack is sponsored by Stacy Peterson
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Rainbow was the 2019 Horse Of The Year!
Rainbow is sponsored by Barb Cockerill in honor of My Hero! Emily Koesters!Rainbow
Photo by A.R. Honeman Photography
Breed: Quarter Horse
Joined HETRA: 2008
Color: Chestnut
Height: 15.1 hands
Gender: Mare
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Smokey
Photo by A.R. Honeman Photography
Breed: Standardbred
Joined HETRA: 2010
Color: Bay
Height: 15.1 hands
Gender: Gelding
Click Here to learn more about sponsoring Smokey!
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Stella
Breed: Paint
Joined HETRA: 2021
Height: 15.3 hands
Color: Bay Tobiano
Gender: Mare
Click here to learn more about sponsoring Stella.
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Thunder
Breed: Draft X
Joined HETRA: 2020
Height: 16.0 hands
Color: Bay
Gender: Gelding
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Waldo
Photo by A.R. Honeman Photography
Breed: Haflinger
Joined HETRA: 2007
Color: Chestnut
Height: 13.2 hands
Gender: Gelding
Click here to learn more about sponsoring Waldo.
Meet The Minis
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LaLa
Breed: Miniature Horse
Joined HETRA: 2021
Height: 29″
Color: Sorrel & White
Gender: Mare
Click here to learn more about sponsoring LaLa!
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Merry
Breed: Miniature Horse
Joined HETRA: 2021
Height: 29″
Color: Black & White Pinto
Gender: Mare
Click here to learn more about sponsoring Merry!
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Stormy was crowned the 2020 HORSE OF THE YEAR and is currently seeking a sponsor.
Stormy
Photo by A.R. Honeman Photography
Breed: Miniature Horse
Joined HETRA: 2014
Height: 30″
Color: Sorrel & White
Gender: Mare
Click here to learn more about sponsoring Stormy!
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Blue was crowned the 2020 HORSE OF THE YEAR and is currently seeking a sponsor.
Blue
Photo by A.R. Honeman Photography
Breed: Miniature Horse
Joined HETRA: 2016
Height: 36″
Color: Blue Roan & White
Gender: Mare
Click here to learn more about sponsoring Blue!
Horses we have loved and lost…
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Charm
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Dude
Dude
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Doc
Doc
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Jessie
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Kayla
Kayla
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Lady
Lady
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Lucky
Lucky
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Lucy
Lucy
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Odie
Odie
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Ranger
Ranger
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Red
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Scout -
Skippy
Skippy
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Trixie
Trixie
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Tuff
Tuff
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Twila
Twila
EQUUS Foundation 2019 Guardian
We are pleased to announce that HETRA is an EQUUS Foundation 2019 Guardian.
The purpose of the Guardians program is to encourage equine organizations to be transparent and accountable to the public through the disclosure of their equine care and use practices and to reward equine organizations that are operating at the highest standards for horse care and use.
For the Love of Horses
The EQUUS Foundation is the only national charity in the United States 100% dedicated to ensuring the welfare of America’s horses and fostering the horse-human bond. Their mission is to protect America’s horses and strengthen the bond between horses and people.
Their mission is safeguarding the comfort and dignity of America’s horses throughout their lives and sharing their ability to empower,
teach and heal with as many people as possible.
They focus on:
- EMPOWERING equine charities to operate at the highest standards for horse care and service and be fully transparent by providing financial support, recognition, guidance, and resources;
- INSPIRING horse lovers to become horse protectors by stimulating advocacy and volunteerism;
- EDUCATING the public on the value of horses in our lives by sharing stories of their amazing achievements and contributions.
