L.E.A.N. has been the most important horse rescue in Las Vegas for many years. They have rescued horses from dire straits, offered owners a way to rehome their horses, and adopted out many horses to loving homes. I myself, was helped by Kimmie Burton, president of L.E.A.N., in adopting a companion for my mare some years ago, and just this year, finding a forever sanctuary with which I could place this same mare in her forever, wonderful home. I will forever be indebted to L.E.A.N.!!!!
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I have met the people of L.E.A.N., and they are among the most passionate group of volunteers I have ever met. It takes a lot of skill and love to bring some of these abused and neglected horses back from "the brink", but with so many offering their talents and time, the job gets done...bravo, L.E.A.N.!!!!!!
I have enjoyed following this rescue for years-the stories, with the haunting intake photos and then the victorious recovery pictures, are just inspirational. We need more of this in our lives these days, rescues and the wonderful stories. The people behind this incredible organization deserve so much credit for their selflessness and dedication.
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This rescue has been a great lifesaver to so many abused & neglected horses. The many people and services that come together to make these salvations successful are a hopeful, positive community that shines its light into many lives, a special byproduct of saving the horses.
So many horses would have an unfortunate ending....thankful for LEAN and their wonderful fosters and volunteers who make their lives so much better!
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Amazing dedication to the care and needs of our equine friends. Such an asset to our equine community.
All Vegas horses/LEAN is a small nonprofit managed by a dedicated group of tireless volunteers. The rescue stories are truly amazing; everyone involved to a person has the best interest of the Horses in mind and always makes the right decisions for their well-being. Despite the shoestring budget, this organization continues to operate as if it was 10 times that size!
Being a part of this group has been heartbreaking and inspiring at the same time, and I’ve learned so much about Horses and myself over the past decade of volunteering.
Greatest organization ever!! They've done an amazing job caring for abused neglected horses in our local Vegas community. I thank them for helping these horses that needed rescuing.
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I have been along side this organization since it's inception, after all one of the founders is my wife, and they have never strayed from their mission to assist those horses that need saving by enlisting the equine community itself. It's a brilliant model as no one person has to should the entire load, but instead if you have an open stall and can foster an animal until it's (hopefully) eventual forever adoption, then that takes a load off of the rescue and allows it to address other issues. This way, there is no one location that gets overloaded with intake of animals, and there is no location for the less conscious to drop off an unwanted animal. This could be duplicated anywhere.
Big props to all the people that have been involved over the years. As I've said before, any help is appreciated, big or small.
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LEAN has consistently served the Southern Nevada equine community with a service to care for and re-home horses that have been seized by, or surrendered to the Clark County Animal Control.
We have been actively donating to LEAN for about five years now. They do such amazing work rehabilitating and adopting out horses that have suffered and survived horrific neglect and abuse. LEAN is an amazing organization full of compassionate volunteers and we are proud to support them.
L.E.A.N. is amazing, they take care of their horses no matter what - even if one never gets adopted. They currently care for a horse named Lucky who they've had since Jan 2013 - almost 11 years! He was too crippled to get adopted so they keep him on soft pasture, with a team of attendants who feed, supplement, bathe, groom, and blanket him and his pasturemate. After being nearly starved to death while injured, he's now spent a decade being treated like a king. He truly was LUCKY to find L.E.A.N.!
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It's been a full decade since this special group of people came together to help horses. This occurred because of the fallout after the 2008 economic collapse. They saved many animals whose owners had abandoned them and who were destined to go to auction, and probably slaughter. LEAN's foster formula works and the community supports their dedication and efforts. We are blessed to have such an organization in our midst.
I have been volunteering for this organization for over a decade. The things that have been accomplished are undeniably amazing. Through hard work, dedication and an unwavering love of horses, miracles have been created. All of the horses that have come through this organization come from the local animal control agencies only. Truly, the most in need animals. They are usually pretty beat up, mentally and physically. A lot of the time the physical wounds are easier and take less time to heal than the mental ones do. But, this group never gives up. They also never a rush healing process either. When the horse is ready, an only when the horse is ready, will they actually put the animal up for adoption. The group then works tirelessly to find the "right" person for that horse. If you are in the horse world, you know how really important this is. To continually see the follow ups of these happy animals year after year from their adoption day let's me know that what has been created here is working. I have posted only 4 of the 80+ transformations that have taken place over the years!. Keep up the fantastic work!!!
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10 years and almost 100 horses/donkeys helped! An amazing group of community members coming together to help those who cannot help themselves. 100% of all donations go to the animals! The board members are unpaid and volunteer countless hours of their time to help these horses. The community input and volunteer hours is unsurpassed!
I’ve been a small part of LEAN for over 12 years. In this time we have saved over 87 horses and donkeys. I’m proud to be a part of such a dedicated group. We all selflessly offer time and love to these animals that desperately need us.
We have amazing donors, volunteers, fosters, and trainers that are key in each animal’s recovery. We all join hands to make sure that every horse or donkey’s life that enters our program is better.
We love LEAN! They rescued a donkey that was left tied to a tree, when the family moved! The donkey was a stud, and unhandled. He was very afraid and would fight defensively when people tried to halter him. With a lot of love and patience, he was eventually able to be ridden and was adopted! His new owners have such a great relationship with him that he even won National year end awards. Benny is a super donk because LEAN believed in him!
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Hard working group of volunteers that care for abused and neglected horses in Clark County Nevada. They have had several notable recovery stories which show their dedication and love for horses.
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Congratulations to all who have helped LEAN reach their 10 year anniversary! 100 horses and donkeys saved so far! ❤️
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LEAN has been working to help horses and our community in so many ways and has always been diligent in their ability to keep doing more to help more horses and people
From the very beginning, L.E.A.N. has provided care to horses who were abused, neglected, or abandoned. The Board of Directors and volunteers provide veterinary and rehabilitative care, assessment and training, and always make sure that horses in their care are either placed in the best homes or finding long-term fosters for those too old or injured to be adopted. L.E.A.N. has been my charity of choice for as long as I can remember and remains so to this day. More communities could benefit from following their model.
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LEAN continues to be the best option for abandoned and abused horses in Las Vegas. The list of volunteers grows each year, creating an ever greater opportunity for the success of the animals taken under their care. In addition to all they do for these animals, they have added H.A.H.-N.A.H (Have a Horse-Need a Horse), a way for those looking to rehome their horses or to find that special animal not currently in foster care. More communities could benefit from these types of programs and I commend all who are involved.
LEAN takes horses through Animal Control - horses that have been abandoned and left to starve or ones that were abused and neglected. Almost all are in very poor condition, physically and emotionally. This caring group of professionals and volunteers take care of their every need medically and physically. Horses so bad it's a miracle they survived - not only survived but thrived. Many are adopted and some are with us where they are loved and cared for until the end. It is an exceptional group of caring individuals that are the heart of this organization, donating their time and resources all for the good and well being of these horses that have been through so much.
This organization provides a rare and much needed service to Southern Nevada. So glad to be able to support it.
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LEAN is an absolutely amazing organization. I’ve seen first-hand how effective they are, taking in terribly neglected horses, rehabilitating them and moving them to new loving homes. The love they show to their horses makes such a difference, it’s almost unbelievable seeing the change in the horses before and after their care. This org has some of the most wonderful horse caregivers in Vegas and they’re out there doing incredible work every day.
I always love supporting causes around the Las Vegas Valley, but helping this organization is even more special. I was lucky enough to stop by the annual tack sale and was pleasantly surprised at the quality of stuff I was able to find.
All I know is I love horses and I love this organization
Adopted by one of our founders, this horse was saved from euthanasia and survived cancer. He lived a full and happy life thanks to this rescue and the dedicates volunteers. For all the tears its worth it.
I adopted a wonderful horse named Hayliegh from LEAN last October.
Hayliegh was abandoned in Valley of Fire with a broken hock. LEAN is awesome and they rescued her for 2 years. We gave her a forever home and really love her. People who throw an animal away over an injury are throwing away the whole package including that beautiful soul! We are lucky we have LEAN - a glimmer of hope!!
Great group that helps Southern Nevada’s horses.
I’ve participated in their golf tournaments and helped raise funds to continue their efforts!
I have worked with the LEAN team volunteering and fostering for the past 5 years and found them to be some of the most compassionate and knowledgeable individuals, all who come together for a great cause. They do an amazing job for these animals, some who have endured horrific living conditions. Their goal is to step in and save them, while seeking a forever and loving home.
L.E.A.N. truly makes miracles happen. Last August 31st Minnie was found. They went to work providing medical care for her. Then next step was finding a foster home. Robin, Bailey and Lauren stepped up to make it happen. LEAN was there to offer help and assistance every step of the way. Team Minnie was established and a great group of people helped Minnie on her route to recovery. I am happy to have been a part of her team . LEAN is comprised of a caring group of individuals who have the beast interest of their rescued horses at heart. Thank you LEAN.for all the horses that have flourished under you care.
LEAN has a network of fosters and volunteers to help rescued equines get a second chance at life. We hope to continue this mission for many years to come!
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Read moreLEAN continues to do wonderful, life saving work despite sparse resources and battling the desert heat - thanks to dedicated tireless volunteers and sponsors. Truly an inspiring group of people !
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What an amazing group of dedicated volunteers ! LEAN embodies a public-private partnership that brings together all riding disciplines, animal lovers, businesses and the entire rural community to benefit these animals. I am honored to work with this diverse network of volunteers making the difference in so many lives. The humans reap the benefits as well
LEAN is an all volunteer rescue organization that takes horses and donkeys that have been abandoned or neglected, nurses them back to health using a volunteer network of fosters and responsibly re-homes them once rehabilitated. It is a small, local rescue that does amazing work saving animals from needless suffering.
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These guys are nothing short of miracle workers for horses. Thanks to them many horses have had second chances at happy lives. Bless them for all they do
Best rescue ever! LEAN is the most compassionate and honest rescue out there.
They always do what’s best for the horses they rescue .
I would absolutely rate Lean horses 5 stars!!!! I have followed them for years and it still amazes me seeing all the success stories for these poor neglected horses!!!! They always find the perfect family’s for the horses!!! My barn got a horse from lean and she was absolutely amazing!!! 10/10 For this amazing organization that saves lives everyday!!!
L.E.A.N. Is an amazing rescue group. I've had the pleasure of being able to volunteer working with one of their rescue horses a few years ago. They are dedicated in the work that they do to rescue and rehabilitat horses in need.
This group has taken in many horses and has found them wonderful homes after being fostered and cared for to get them back to the best possible shape they can be in physically and mentally.
They manage to save the equines in our community and give them the happily ever after they deserve.
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I love how much this group cares about the animals they take in. I have taken a fond liking to this group because as a donor you get the before during and after updates of the animal they are saving. I never have to wonder if they are miss using the funds donated as you can watch these animals thrive in their care and make it on to their forever homes. The amount of time the volunteers give to the horses is so heart warming to me. LEAN holds a special spot in my heart and my daughter heart.
Awesome organization that is ALL ABOUT THE HORSES!
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L.E.A.N. is a wonderful group of caring people who come together to help the horses in need and to help place them into forever homes.
Amazing charity that helps horses in need. Works to be the voice the animal needs, and takes on the worst of the worst cases. Absolutely goes above and beyond.
L.E.A.N has helped so many horses in our area that may have ended up with tragic endings. If it wasn't for their H.A.H.N.A.H project I would not have found my girl Dancer. She was in need of a home when her family fell ill and could no longer care for her. I support them so they can continue helping horses that need a second chance and a better life.
An amazing equine rescue in Las Vegas. They have saved so many horses! I don’t know what Nevada would do with out them!!!
Leans mission he’s been expertly executed. They have found a way to maintain the difficult balancing of bring new horses in and adopting horses out without compromising care
LEAN does so much for horses that they take in. They are great people and work so hard to give these horses what they deserve!
L. E. A. N. Has been very important to our equine community. They provide much needed rescue, care and training to rehabilitate and rehome abandoned or neglected horses. They have a very committed group of volunteers to help accomplish this goal. I'm very proud they are here and the job they do!
Angels on earth is what L. E. A. N. is! The care, love, sweat, tears they pour into every case is unbelievable. Our community would be nothing without them!
This group of volunteers are essential to help care for and rehome the valley’s abused, neglected and abandoned horses. The work they do is inspiring and needed! The dedication they have for the health and well being for each and every horse they foster is truly wonderful. ❤️
L.E.A.N. is totally committed to the horses they rescue from providing medical care and housing to finding a forever new home. This organization looks out for horses that would have nowhere else to go. L.E.A.N is wonderful and an asset for our local horse community.
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I'm impressed with the work that LEAN does for rescued horses, some with serious issues. They take the time that each horse needs and provide the care to ensure that everything is done to help each horse thrive. LEAN benefits the horses they save and also the community. It's encouraging to see a local nonprofit that operates so effectively for all of the horses in their care.
I was blessed to be able to volunteer with L.E.A.N. In the beginning.
They are an amazing organization! They rescue the horses, pony’s and donkeys that have been picked up by Animal Control. They show them the love they need and nurse them back to health if needed. Then if possible find them a new forever home. In the case of a few senior animals they have given them an amazing place and a loving person to care for them and love them like they deserve!
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The group of people at L.E.A.N. are amazing! They take horses that have no hope, rehabilitate them, and hopefully be able to adopt them out to their forever home. Or in the case of Annie and Branch they provided them a green pastures to live out the rest of their life with love, peace and comfort like they deserved!
Since the birth of LEAN I have been involved by volunteering my assistance in working with some of the rescue horses. After many years, I found my next superstar in the form of LEAN's youngest rescue and was able to adopt her! She has a bright future ahead now, thanks to LEAN.
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I'm a professional dog and horse photographer here in Las Vegas and last year volunteered to do the LEAN 2019 calendar. It was so rewarding meeting 14 of these wonderful survivor horses and capturing their spirit thru my lens for the calendar. All their fosters were very kind and patient while I was photographing them.
Everyone involved with LEAN gives so much of themselves to help these horses have a better life. This rescue is wonderful, all you have to do is see some of the before pictures when the horses first came to LEAN than the after photos, and you know why I want to work with them again.
Even though I have a busy work schedule now with my regular sessions, I had to say yes! to do the LEAN 2020 calendar once again. I look forward to meeting the new horses and showcasing their beauty and personality with my camera.
L.E.A.N. is amazing! They take amazing care of the horses they save. I am lucky enough to have adopted the most amazing horse from them, Captain Jack Sparrow. He was abandoned out in the desert by his previous owners. Starving and injured with a nail piercing through his hoof. L.E.A.N. took him in, and with their amazing care helped him heal. He is now the most spoiled and loved thoroughbred. I thank L.E.A.N. every day for saving my heart horse!
This is a fantastic group making a difference! Horses are such majestic animals and deserve to be cared for and this group does just that!
L.E.A.N Is an all volunteer organization. They work tirelessly to save equine and sometimes a dog or 2.. Awesome group.
L.E.A.N. finds foster care and ultimately loving homes for horses who are seized due to neglect by Clark County Animal Control. They don't take (by their charter) owner surrenders.
But owners sometimes lose their a ability to care for their horse. L.E.AN. still cares and helps find a solution for their care.
See Izzy, L.E.A.N. helped a caring member of the community find a solution for this horse that had both a medical issue and a care issue.
I have watched and donated to L.E.A.N. since it's inseption. If you care for animals and want all your $$ to go to the animals (not into the pockets of the organizers) pick L.E.A.N. Choose those that help their own and others.
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We are Sentinel donors for this horse rescue. We fully and unconditionally recommend this organization to anyone considering supporting L.E.A.N. Every $ is used for the horses, no opportunity is overlooked for gaining community resources. 5 stars everyday.
Words can't explain how greatful our town is having L.E.A.N. for all the horses. The amount of help that is given is unbelievable. So many lives have been saved with the help of so many people. I love working with L.E.A.N. and look forward to what the future is going to bring.
L.E.A.N. honored me with the chance to foster for them.it was an amazing experience and after the 3rd one I am a foster failure yepp..I adopted Dublin win win all the way around amazing caring Staff ..thank you team you deserve all that God has prepared you for..love you all
Amazing organization! Without all the wonderful people on the board and the services they provide, many horses in our community would never have a second chance to enjoy their life! ❤
I am blessed to have been a previous volunteer with this group, and can't say enough about the teamwork and sheer, genuine care and passion this team puts into their ever important work! I have been involved in rescues for almost a decade now, and can honestly say this is the most successful, well-run, and genuine groups I've had the pleasure of being involved with.
LEAN takes unwanted, mistreated horses and provides them the best opportunity for a safe, healthy, and successful future by ensuring proper medical care, maintenance, and training. They carefully review applications for adopters and make sure it is the best fit for all.
We have volunteered with this amazing Group for the past 4 Year's. The do great work in rescuing, rehabilitating and finding wonderful homes for Local Equine. Very proud to be associated with this group.
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LEAN is a great charity that is run by all volunteers. I've helped them with their golf tournament for the past three years and every year we make it more fun and we raise more money. I'm proud to help my community through LEAN Horse Rescue.
Wonderful organization. Check out their site. Watch theses horses transform from skin/ dones & un trusting to beautiful confident animals with a positive future. It's amazing to be part of this journey. I fostered a paint who came to lean at the worst condition possible. She recently was adopted and lives a great life with her forever family . Now loves her weekend trail rides. This is why L.e.a.n is so amazing.
What a great group of caring people. So dedicated to helping abused and abandoned horses. They work hard every day to ensure every horse under their care is taken care of. I foster horses from their organization. I take comfort knowing they are making a difference everyday. They are guardian Angels for these horses.
Absolutely love this place! I continue coming here to volunteer absolutely love the staff. They put their hearts into saving the lives of innocent horses whose owners have abandoned or abused them. They also adopt out horses to loving homes. I ride Toronado which came from them. Their stories will break your heart...but their love and dedication is respected. Please help support them! I do...
As a local trainier and LEAN foster in las vegas, i just want to say LEAN is such a professionally run non profit rescue with such a loving and dedicated staff. They truly are making a difference in our community, and i hope people continue supporting this organization through volunteer work, supporting their events, donations , and/or fostering .
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What a great organization with an extremely important cnause and viosion. All the respect in the world for the volunteers, fosters, and donors to this cause.
LEAN has the most caring, generous community of horse lovers. It's so heartening to see people from all disciplines and experience levels volunteer their time and TLC, open up their barns, give donations for feed, medical care, farrier care, transportation and training to save neglected and abandoned horses in Southern Nevada. Because of LEAN's community support, these horses transform from starving and dejected to healthy, happy equines. It truly takes a village!
I’m a mechanical engineer who used to live in Las Vegas. I became involved in L.E.A.N. as a volunteer. I’ve been privileged to meet some of the most compassionate, caring people while I worked as a volunteer. This is a great non-profit organization.
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A wonderful nonprofit who have saved the lives of otherwise abandoned, neglected, or abused horses. All of the volunteers are wonderful caring people truly dedicated to literally bringing these horses back from near death. And the difference LEAN makes does not stop there. The rescued horses become wonderful companions to their adopters. It is truly a life changing event to see the difference this rescue group has made.
It would be nice to have an email or phone contact. Your service to these lucky horses & burros is highly commendable. I want to recommend you for a charitable auction, but you need to be reached, but not by a box number.

LEAN HORSES 10/19/2016
Thank you for your comment. Our phone is at our website, FB page, and listed here at Great NonProfits. At our website, under the Contact Us tab, is our phone as well as a way to submit an email to us directly, which is allvegashorses@gmail.com. There is only a PO Box because we do not have a ranch facility - all our horses are kept in foster homes. I hope this is helpful.
I would like to recognize the L.E.A.N. nonprofit that works with rescue horses. I have never seen so many people working so many hours of their own time dedicated to the rehabilitation and placement of these rescue horses. They work so hard to bring the horses back to good health and then get them ready to ride. They are a group of knowledgeable individuals who truly care about the welfare of the animals.
I have been donating monthly to All Vegas Horses/L.E.A.N. For over 2 years and my experience with this organization is 100% positive. They rescue abused and neglected horses and have volunteers that provide a safe haven for these poor animals that were abused and mistreated by people who apparently have no heart. L.E.A.N. works miracles with these animals and it is so rewarding to see their path to healing and know that I helped in some small way. I have no doubt that my money is put to good use. These people love horses and work tirelessly to rescue as many as they possibly can. A better non-profit than this you will never find! Thank goodness they are here in our community.
When I decided to get a companion horse for my TWH I went online to search the available horses for adoption through L.E.A.N. I went to one of their "horse fairs" and got to meet some of the volunteers and learn about this great non-profit. The horse I had seen on line wasn't at the fair so I arranged to meet him. He had been seized by animal control for abuse and neglect. He was very, very afraid, most likely never rideable, and difficult for farriers. But he was being fostered and cared for by wonderful people . He and my TWH are now best buddies and with the help of my trainer; Concho has come along way. I am a proud donor for L.E.A.N. and would recommend them to anyone looking for that "special" horse.
God bless you for all you do. I am a happy contributor to L.E.A.N. both on AmazonSmile and otherwise. I see great things they do for these majestic horses. Please join me in supporting this great cause.
Love this group..everything they do is awesome. ...one of the best in nevada...in fact I believe the only best in nevafs
I follow L.E.A.N. good deeds which are posted on my face book page and am so impressed with the works of the volunteers on a limited budget! As an animal lover, I salute each and everyone of them and speak for the 'horses' in saying THANK YOU!!
This is an amazing organization that has stepped up in the community to address the serious issue of equine abuse and abandonment. LEAN has taken in, rehabilitated and re-homed horses with extreme starvation syndrome, physical injuries and emotional trauma. Without this organizations tireless efforts, most if not all of these beautiful animals would have been put down or sent to slaughter.
I have donated to All Vegas Horses/L.E. A.N. for awhile. What they have done for these animals is nothing short of heroic. Great organization doing such good works for equines in desperate situations. I wish I lived closer to volunteer. I also contribute via the Amazon Smile button. These are good people doing good works.
I have been involved in animal rescue and foster since the mid 90's with many different organizations. L.E.A.N. is hands down one of the best organizations I have had the honor of volunteering for. The amazing people who organize events - trainers that work with the horses - medical staff to help meet all of their needs - and general volunteers who put in tireless hours of their time to help these horses have a second chance at life... If you have ever considered helping a rescue organization - this is the ONE to choose...
If not for the efforts of LEAN so many horses lives would be lost. Take for example the severly injured race horse which is now on the mend. They do fantastic work and. If you are looking for a great cause donate or volunteer for them.
I live in the Las Vegas area and witness first hand the support generated by this community from horse enthusiasts. I have a horse too and share the love we all feel for the people working at L.E.A.N. and for their donors. There are trainers, veterinarians and families that participate and support this great organization. Nothing is sweeter than seeing these abandoned or abused animals receive the love and care that L.E.A.N. provides. This is a charity that uses donations for all the right things. I also know the commitment is solid! L.E.A.N. follows up with adoptions and makes sure their successes continue to thrive and receive the care needed. I truly admire this organization and all of their supporters.
I have not personally been involved with this organization, but i have seen first hand from friends who have fostered horses through L.E.A.N. and it has always been great experiences. I love getting the emails and updates on the horses they have saved.
Bring a part of this great organization has given me even more love for our equine friends. Seeing the progress of an unwanted animal go from desperate to completely healed has given me emmense joy & satisfaction in knowing what we do makes a world of difference in their lives, as well as ours
L.E.A.N- has been a champion to abused and neglected horses. With a network of Vets, Fosters and Donors. These beautiful animals get a 2nd chance.
I am so impressed with the dedication of the staff at All Vegas Horses L.E.A.N. We know our donations go to good use, because the care of these injured, abused, and neglected horses is documented in their newsletter with pictures of the progress being made. It is such a good feeling to know one can help these magnificent animals back to good health so they can enjoy the rest of their lives.
I can't begin to tell you how good I feel about donating to this charity. The work they have done for these horses is amazing! I tell people all the time about their work. I am honored to be associated with them. Read the stories and get involved!
I began donating to L.E.A.N. via amazon.com when I read of the plight of Truly, a horse found wandering in the desert who was in extremely bad shape. L.E.A.N. took Truly in and a year later she is a happy and healthy horse. I encourage everyone to donate to this wonderful organization.
All Vegas Horses L.E.A.N. Is a great charity. They all go out of their way to protect, help, horses and donkeys in need. Their totally care about the animals in their care.
LEAN is a charity without walls - all the work is done by a network of volunteers. The infrastructure is love: donations go to help give even more abandoned, suffering, neglected, mistreated, and abused equines a chance at healthy, happy lives. I've been a volunteer and donor for years now, and I know that my money is so very well spent here. I cannot say enough about these good people and their good works.
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In 2012 when we lived in Las Vegas, we had the opportunity to foster a L.E.A.N. rescue -- a 7-year-old former racehorse found abandoned and starving in the desert, with a nail in the center of his left hind foot. One of the veterinarians who worked on him told me, "I thought he'd never make it -- I was sure we'd have to put him down." But today, he is healthy, happy, playful, sound, and rideable, thanks to the caring team of volunteers that L.E.A.N. put together. L.E.A.N. is not a one-person show (although founder Karin Larrick is an absolute marvel all by herself). It's a community of care, including vets, fosters, feed donors, trainers, farriers, transporters, and other volunteers, all connected by the Internet and their love for horses.
I am a CPA with a strong background of experience with non-profits. I do the tax compliance work for LEAN too. Because of my experience, there are many organizations I would never donate to because I can intimately see how the money is used. This is not the case with LEAN. I am a regular donor because I know my money is going to the horses and these people do this work for the right reasons. I couldn't be happier donating to a local charity for the care of animals.
the differences these folks make in so many horses lives is just unbelievable... they are horse angels! I so enjoy the updates and the follow ups on the adopted horses as well... I would give them 10 stars if I could!
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This is one of the best, most caring horse rescues I've ever had the pleasure to be acquainted with. Karin, Kimmie and all their wonderful volunteers (too many to list) I appreciate everything you do for equines in need!! I'm proud to support L.E.A.N every chance I get
I began to follow LEAN years ago when I noticed a story about Captain Jack Sparrow whom was found wandering the desert after being dumped by some heartless person. I believe he had a foot injury as well. 2 policemen stayed with him and gave him water until he was picked up by animal control. LEAN steps in after animal control has had them for a while. They have accepted some very sad abuse cases. Wonderful people from around the valley donate their time and resources and even house the horses free of charge. Donations are used for feed and medical treatment needed to rehab the horses. They do great work. I love to see the progress these horses make and the happy endings these animals get to experience. Anyone who has owned a horses knows they have huge hearts when love is given to them. LEAN. Thank you for all the work you do for those who need the help.
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I've seen first hand the amazing amount of medical care that goes into these as horses, as we were lucky enough to have one at our barn. The horses receive everything they've been missing. Dental care, wound care, hoof care, skin care, food, attention, rehabilitation and training. They are matched with just the right rider and home only when the animal is whole again. This is an amazing network of people and I am proud to support them with every event I host.
L.E.A.N. is truly amazing! This top notch horse rescue has the best volunteers I've seen anywhere! I've seen pictures what some of these horses come in really bad shape, and this group of people do amazing things, if you've never heard of L.E.A.N I recommend you check them out yourself!
This LEAN team of volunteers are noticeably awesome. The passion and care they make available to abandoned horses is truly commendable. It is great that our society has this capacity of giving so many horses quality of life.
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This is a group of people that take time away from their lives to give something back to the community.
A community is judged by not only their appearance, but also by their compassion. L.E.A.N. group goes way out of their way to grasp ways to help horses that get caught up in situations where they can not help themselves. The L.E.A.N. team shows passion for horses and they help one another help these wonderful animals. Many horses have been given a better chance at a comfortable life thanks to the L.E.A.N. Team. This is commendable.
If you want to know that your donation is used efficiently and directly for the abandoned, neglected and abused horses you want to help, this is the right organization. L.E.A.N. has an extraordinary team of folks who make sure the horses are taken care of properly from finding foster homes to medical attention. You only have to review their website to see what outstanding work this organization does.
I am a student in high school in Las Vegas. To graduate, I need to volunteer at a charity and I have spent many hours helping LEAN at their tack sales and events. They are very professional and I enjoy working with them. Their program has helped 50 horses so far and I'm proud to be part of LEAN!
A charity run with integrity, passion, and fidelity to its mission to rehabilitate and rehome unwanted horses. Cool people with big hearts. They make the world a better place.
The pictures say it all....what time, proper care, and love can do for an animal in distress. This rescue takes care of those they can help in the best manner possible by giving each horse all they need - not taking in too many and spreading the care too thin. They are being responsible with the public's funds and making sure their work is transparent. You can see exactly how your donation or manpower is helping through the photo chronology provided for each horse. It takes many hands to obtain these type of results so quickly and so successfully. They obviously have a diligent, committed Board and passionate, hardworking volunteers.
LEAN 's work brighten's my view on humanity. Truly looked as if she was hit by a car and without the TLC and medical attention the horse received from LEAN she would of died. The people that work at LEAN deserve to be rewarded and a free pass to heaven.
If you are looking for a charity that blesses both horse & human, look no further. Not only is L.E.A.N. run with heart, but with professionalism and fiscal integrity.
Amazing people!! LEAN has done so much for our communities animals in need. Love them!!
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L.E.A.N. is a very special organization because it is run without a physical space. Each animal taken in by them is fostered by a carefully selected person and given top notch care. The adoption process is a rigorous one, and only the best homes who represent the best match for all involved is chosen.
This group does outstanding horse rescue in the Vegas Valley. I've been following them for about a year and hope to be more active. Very serious horse lovers maintain the day to day operations.
The thing that makes All Vegas Horses / L.E.A.N. so special is the people that set it up and run it. Rather than just being a store house for neglected animals, the LEAN volunteers rehabilitate, retrain and re home these horses into loving homes that are prepared for the special needs of these animals. There is a high level of compassion matched by a high level of professionalism and practicality. This is a charity where your money doesn't go into fancy offices or cars, your donations pay for bales of hay and vet bills. These people make a positive difference in the lives of the horses, the lives of the people that adopt these horses and act as an inspiration for people like myself.
There are not enough words to adequately describe the dedication LEAN has for healing abused/abandoned horses here in the Las Vegas Valley. The before and after photos of the horses they've helped speak volumes.
I have been following this organization since its inception. They have taken on a huge need. Horses that need rescue are a big financial burden and LEAN has been able to kick it into high gear and help the most needy of horses. This is not only a financial challenge but also a time and resource consuming task. Our community needs to support this very deserving nonprofit organization so that they can continue their work
I have been following LEAN for nearly 2 years now and have donated to this well deserving charity. The way they care for the deserving equines that have been so mistreated/neglected is amazing. You can see the transformation of the horses in their care from day one. They take these animals in like family.
The impact LEAN has made on the Las Vegas Valley is incredible to say the least. The volunteers of this organization all share the common goal of helping better the lives of discarded horses. I highly recommend supporting this charity in any way you can.
LEAN is community at its best. This is truly a grassroots non profit where individuals donate their time, skill,resources, pitch in to lend a hand and do what it takes to save these unwanted horses. The results are amazing -see for yourself. When you browse the before and after photos, you'll see the better part of humanity reflected by the folks at LEAN. I'll gladly continue to donate my time and money to LEAN.
LEAN is such an amazing organization. They truly go above and beyond to rescue and rehabilitate these animals. They have the most dedicated volunteers taking care of these animals. The before and after photos speak for themselves.
L.E.A.N has made a huge impact in Las Vegas. They have gone above and beyond the call of duty to help save some very deserving horses. With their passion, they have brought our community together. I feel because of them, the Las Vegas horse community is much closer and now we all work together to help horses in need.
L.E.A.N / All Vegas Horses is a terrific organization run by a dedicated team of volunteers. They are organized and well run. The before and after photos of the horses that they have rescued and rehabilitated shows what they have accomplished on behalf of these majestic animals. I am grateful and impressed with all aspects of L.E.A.N. I have worked for over 25 years in the non-profit world, I can say that this is one of the most effective animal rescue/rehab/adoption groups that I have had the pleasure to work with. I am proud to support such a terrific endeavor.
I am so impressed with the job that LEAN does for the abused and neglected horses in our community. They are a community of people who work together to save the lives of these horses. They have worked long hours to build a network of horse owners, trainers, farriers, vets, equine dentists, etc who work tirelessly to rescue, rehab, and rehome the needy horses in our community. They are constantly organizing events, attending events, and doing everything they possibly can to raise awareness and money for the horses needing help. The keep us informed of what is going on through their website, a Facebook page, and a monthly newsletter. If you make a donation of supplies, money, and/or time, it will be acknowledged in the newsletter. I feel 100% confident that all the items and money I have donated have gone to caring for the horses. I look forward to the day that I can help LEAN even more by becoming a foster home.
L.E.A.N. is my donation choice. I am so impressed with how they run the organization from the monthly newsletters to their events and last but certainly not the least, the adoptions. I am confident my monthly donations are being put to good use and I whole-heartedly trust L.E.A.N. They keep the community informed and they share so many sucess stories! They truly care and it shows.
I have had the pleasure of working with LEAN on several occasions. The dedication to these horses is unsurpassed. I have seen these Ladies work long hours with never a complaint and always a smile.
I am happy to help in any way needed.
L.E.A.N is such an amazing non profit. They have the best trainers and fosters to take such special care of these horses. Their love and kindness to these animals is exceptional. Thank you to LEAN for taking in all of these unwanted and abandoned horses and giving them the medical attention love and training they so much deserve ...
Young in practice but long on experience LEAN is one of the best horse rescues in the state. Devoted to the equine and the cause they really have done an enormous amount of work in their young life.
i am impressed with the business system which LEAN employs that serves the purpose of the best interest of the horses and also a legitimate plan for the advocate, sponsors and prospectus of the program. Well done and cheers to the equines that bless our lives daily.
All Vegas Horses/L.E.A.N. is a wonderful organization! In June 2013 I adopted a fabulous horse called Journey from them. They were very conscientious in their screening process to ensure that it would be a good fit for both of us. I would highly recommend them to anyone interested in adopting a great horse.
LEAN is a great organization, with many caring people. To see these horses when they come to LEAN is heartbreaking, and then see them after they are cared for and adopted out, it makes it all worth while.
I haven't adopted a horse from L.E.A.N., but have first hand knowledge of the abuse that goes on. I had to take care of several horses that the owner just left to die: no water, food, and improper shelter. Luckily, I found homes for them, but it took awhile. For L.E.A.N. to be able to work with the authorities is a major asset! I only wish I had known of them while taking care of the horses. It would have been a great help! Thanks L.E.A.N. for all you do! I don't know what would have happen to these majestic animals that I didn't have room for!
Amazing team of local horse people working to save horses. The job they do is so awesome it is difficult to describe. However it can be told in the faces of the people who adopt these rescued horses and live a life filled with love and companionship! We love our horses in Las Vegas and even more love our L.E.A.N. rescue organization!
L.E.A.N. is an excellent organization that daily tackles the difficult task of finding, rescuing, healing, and homing abused and neglected horses in the Las Vegas valley. I'm impressed daily by their commitment to this cause and to the compassionate care they exercise in this mission.
LEAN ,has taken on the hard job of finding homes for the unwanted and neglected horse in Las Vegas. Many of these horse are so neglected and it is a last chance to find a loving home.
We adopted a horse from All Vegas Horses L.E.A.N. The people that run L.E.A.N. are wonderful working tirelessly to help Vegas' abused, neglected, and unwanted horse population. The care and love they put into the horses in their care is evident>
As a non profit horse rescue myself, I have seen first hand, the condition that some animals can be in. I have seen all the pictures of before and afters, of the horses that L.E.A.N has helped. I would like to say "Thank You", to all the people involved in this wonderful group. Their efforts and dedication are tremendous, and their hearts are even greater. Without L.E.A.N, there are many animals, that would not have had such a good ending. God Bless you all for what you have accomplished, and for helping all the innocent animals. And, a HUGE thank you, to our community, for helping out in so many ways, no matter how small or large of a part you played. I certainly hope that L.E.A.N will continue to thrive, and that the community will continue to volunteer, and donate so that more animals can be saved, and given a new, much needed life. Every animal counts.
LEAN HORSES 08/22/2023
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