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Founded in 1999, Least Resistance Training Concepts (LRTC) is an all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides urgent and emergency technical large animal rescue services throughout northwestern Nevada.

It seems like a thousand years ago, but in reality, it was only four and a half months ago that the 2026 Wild Horse Conn...
08/31/2026

It seems like a thousand years ago, but in reality, it was only four and a half months ago that the 2026 Wild Horse Connection & LRTC Fundraising Dinner was held.

Since then, both organizations have been working hard to fulfill our respective missions. Recently, we had the pleasure of delivering the promised appreciation-wall plaques to our Palomino-level supporters.

We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to Dolan Auto Group, Anneke Schat’s Darling Bakery in Washoe Valley, Horse Tails Magazine, and Truckee Sourdough for their generous support and for helping make the 2026 fundraising dinner such a successful and memorable event.

We look forward to seeing everyone again next year! Please watch for an announcement in January 2027 with details about the next event.

Shown below is Anneke Schat proudly displaying her heartfelt appreciation plaque. ❤️

Thank you again to all of our supporters—you truly help make our missions possible!

Things You Find in Our Vehicles After a Major Incident!Bobby pins… and more!But honestly, that’s understandable when mor...
08/20/2026

Things You Find in Our Vehicles After a Major Incident!

Bobby pins… and more!

But honestly, that’s understandable when more than 60% of our team is female. After a major incident, you never quite know what you’re going to find left behind in an LRTC vehicle!

These are some real badass women who are experts at what they do. And while we’re incredibly proud of the women on our team, we are always looking for more dedicated men and women to join us.

Think you might have what it takes?

Take a look at what we do at LRTC Rescue and fill out an application to join the team.

Bringing calm to chaos, standing in the way of trouble, and making a real difference in the lives of animals and people—that’s what we do.

New Look – Same Team!We are always out and about, but over the next 60 days, you’ll be seeing even more of us in the com...
08/20/2026

New Look – Same Team!

We are always out and about, but over the next 60 days, you’ll be seeing even more of us in the community!

Come visit with the LRTC team face-to-face at:

📍 Storey County Night Out #1
August 25 | 5:00–8:00 PM
Lockwood, Nevada

📍 Storey County Night Out #2
September 1 | 5:00–8:00 PM
Virginia City, Nevada

📍 Dayton Valley Days
September 19 & 20 | 10:00 AM–5:00 PM each day
Dayton, Nevada

We love meeting members of our community, answering questions about what we do, and talking about opportunities to volunteer with what we humbly believe is one of the best Technical Large Animal Rescue Teams in the country!

Stop by, say hello, and learn more about the work our volunteers do throughout Northern Nevada.

In the meantime, you can learn more about LRTC at lrtcrescue.org.

New Look. Same Team. Same Commitment to the Animals and Communities We Serve.

T-Shirts are coming to the LRTC Team and our partners very soon!We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who ...
08/20/2026

T-Shirts are coming to the LRTC Team and our partners very soon!

We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who played a role in the Bug/Stallion Fire Large Animal Emergency Evacuation Response.

The response required long hours, hard work, teamwork, and an incredible amount of dedication. From our LRTC volunteers and partner agencies to the shelter staff, animal services officers, communications teams, and everyone who stepped up to help—we are grateful for each and every one of you.

These shirts are a small token of our appreciation and a reminder of what can happen when dedicated people come together to help animals and their communities.

Thank you for standing with us. We are proud to have worked alongside you!

URGENT HOT WEATHER CAUTION & WARNINGAs we are all experiencing, extreme summer heat has settled into our region. Everyon...
08/03/2026

URGENT HOT WEATHER CAUTION & WARNING
As we are all experiencing, extreme summer heat has settled into our region. Everyone needs to adjust to these conditions—for both themselves and their animals.
Regrettably, LRTC was called into a very unfortunate situation this past Friday. At 3:10 p.m., our dispatch center received a report from a local resident who, while passing a private property, discovered a domestic horse that appeared to be suffering from colic. The resident also reported that several horses on the property had no visible water available.
Our on-duty dispatcher asked the caller to provide video of the situation. The footage appeared to corroborate the report and showed the horse exhibiting signs consistent with colic. The caller advised that no one was present on the property at the time.
Because this involved domestic horses on private property, there was little LRTC could legally do beyond immediately notifying the appropriate authorities. We contacted both law enforcement and animal control as quickly and forcefully as possible. We later confirmed that animal control had responded to the scene by 4:31 p.m. While we do not know all of the facts or the final outcome, we are deeply concerned that this horse may not have survived.
Unfortunately, this serves as a sobering reminder of the dangers that extreme heat poses to both people and animals.
According to the National Weather Service, our area is under a Heat Advisory from 8:00 a.m. Wednesday through 8:00 a.m. Thursday, followed by an Extreme Heat Watch from Thursday morning through Sunday morning for the greater Reno, Carson City, and Minden areas.
Now is the time to prepare.
• Drink plenty of water and stay hydrated throughout the day.
• Avoid overexertion during the hottest hours.
• Ensure all animals have continuous access to clean, fresh water and adequate shade.
• Check on elderly neighbors, friends, and those who may need assistance.
See something—say something. If you witness a domestic or confined animal suffering from the effects of extreme heat, contact your local animal control agency or law enforcement immediately. A timely report may save a life.
Please stay safe, look after one another, and help protect the animals that depend on us.

Wildfires and Preparedness – LRTC at WorkWith the peak of the 2026 wildfire season still ahead of us, LRTC is working di...
07/25/2026

Wildfires and Preparedness – LRTC at Work

With the peak of the 2026 wildfire season still ahead of us, LRTC is working diligently to prepare—both internally and alongside our community partners—for whatever challenges may come.

Recently, we participated in two back-to-back preparedness events.

The first took us to Silver Springs, Nevada, where we attended a Lyon County Search and Rescue (SAR) meeting focused on emergency evacuation planning. During the meeting, SAR officials outlined their evacuation strategies, and LRTC was invited to contribute our experience and concepts for the evacuation of domestic horses during disasters.

The very next evening, our team was in Truckee, California, presenting a training for the Truckee-Donner Horsemen’s Association. The class focused on safely loading horses into trailers during emergencies. It became especially realistic when one of the demonstration horses proved particularly reluctant to load—providing participants with valuable experience handling a situation that often occurs during real emergencies.

In both events, our goal was the same: to prepare before disaster strikes. By sharing knowledge, strengthening partnerships, and improving readiness, we help both people and animals when emergencies occur. This proactive approach reflects the Preparedness phase of FEMA's Disaster Management Cycle.

To learn more about LRTC, visit www.lrtcrescue.org. You'll find information about our Technical Large Animal Rescue mission, our training programs, and how to request assistance should an emergency ever arise.

Preparation today can make all the difference tomorrow.

LRTC Training for the PublicLRTC is honored to once again partner with the Truckee-Donner Horsemen's Association, return...
07/08/2026

LRTC Training for the Public

LRTC is honored to once again partner with the Truckee-Donner Horsemen's Association, returning for the third time to present our Domestic Large Animal Loading During Emergencies class.

This free educational event will also feature presentations from the Town of Truckee Office of Emergency Services and the Nevada County Sheriff's Humane Emergency Animal Rescue Team, providing valuable information to help horse owners prepare for emergencies and evacuations.

📅 Wednesday, July 15
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 McIver Arena, Truckee Regional Park

Whether you're an experienced horse owner or new to caring for large animals, this is an excellent opportunity to learn practical techniques and emergency preparedness strategies from agencies that respond when disasters strike.

We appreciate the Truckee-Donner Horsemen's Association for their continued confidence in LRTC and look forward to seeing everyone there!

For additional information, please visit tdhorsemen.org.

07/01/2026

LRTC and Balanced Reporting

As a Technical Large Animal Rescue Team, Least Resistance Training Concepts (LRTC) is a non-political organization. Our mission is simple: to help large animals—whether domestic or wild—whenever and however they need our assistance.

Many of our volunteers work with the Virginia Range wild horses on an almost daily basis in support of Wild Horse Connection. Like many members of the public, our individual volunteers hold a wide range of personal views about wild horse management. Those opinions, however, are separate from LRTC's mission and do not represent the organization.

The Virginia Range horses continue to generate passionate discussion throughout our community. For anyone looking for a balanced overview of the current situation, we encourage you to read the article published yesterday by CarsonNow.org.

We sincerely appreciate CarsonNow.org and reporter Kelsey Penrose for taking the time to understand this complex issue and present it in a clear, straightforward, and balanced manner. Thoughtful, well-researched journalism helps foster informed and respectful community conversations.

📖 Read the article here: https://www.carsonnow.org/story/06/30/2026/virginia-range-wild-horse-population-grows-debate-over-management-continues

🚒💦 Thank You, Reno City Fire! 💦🚒This past Saturday, LRTC was extremely fortunate to receive a National Fire Protection A...
06/16/2026

🚒💦 Thank You, Reno City Fire! 💦🚒

This past Saturday, LRTC was extremely fortunate to receive a National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)-compliant Swift Water Awareness class from the Reno City Fire Department’s Water Entry Team (WET).

Reno City Fire's WET Team is recognized as our region’s premier swift water rescue resource. If you happened to be near Wingfield Park along the Truckee River, you may have seen nearly 25 members of LRTC and Lyon County Search & Rescue participating in this valuable training.

For LRTC, this training is serious business. Our response area includes more than 200 miles of rivers, streams, and irrigation canals. Wild horses and livestock do not always stay on established roads or trails, and rescues can occur in some very remote locations. In many cases, an incident may occur far from the nearest fire station.

Should one of our rescuers accidentally slip or fall into a fast-moving waterway during an operation, it may be our own team that must perform the rescue.

During the class, students learned to:

✅ Recognize river and canal hazards
✅ Properly inspect and wear a Personal Flotation Device (PFD)
✅ Conduct shore-based rescue operations
✅ Deploy and use throw rope bags
✅ Perform a rescue technique known as a “Box Cinch”

The importance of this training was underscored when, before the day was over, emergency responders conducted two separate water rescues in the vicinity of our training site.

We extend our sincere appreciation to Reno City Fire Chief David Cochran, Fire Captain Jason Peters, and the entire Reno City Fire Department for providing this valuable—and potentially life-saving—training.

Since 1999, LRTC has always been helping!Selfless, dedicated, professional, caring, and willing to sacrifice — these are...
05/23/2026

Since 1999, LRTC has always been helping!
Selfless, dedicated, professional, caring, and willing to sacrifice — these are just a few of the words that describe the LRTC all-volunteer team. Anywhere and everywhere there is a need, you will find our team working throughout Northwestern Nevada and beyond.
When one of our partners in the Wild Horse Alliance of Northern Nevada needed assistance, LRTC was there! The photos below show LRTC volunteers hanging gates, assisting a veterinarian, helping horses in need, and much more.
Whenever there is a need, we are there — 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, in good weather and bad. We proudly serve the community, wild and domestic horses, mules, other large animals, and the people who care for and love them.
To learn more about the many things LRTC does, visit LRTC Rescue.

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Stagecoach, NV
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