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- Nevada Governor Signs Bill That Will Protect Virginia Range Wild Horses From Slaughter
- New York Times Video: Wild Horses — No Home on the Range
- Report: wild horse roundups aren't working
- The Washington Post: Independent panel: Wild horse roundups don’t work; use fertility drugs, let nature cull herds
Run Free. Run Wild. Return to Freedom.
Preserving rare breeds of wild horses in their original family bands.
Return to Freedom is dedicated to preserving the freedom, diversity and habitat of America's wild horses through sanctuary, education, and conservation, while enriching the human spirit through direct experience with the natural world.
“America’s wild horses are fighting their last stand. Competition for our natural resources continues to threaten our wilderness areas and wildlife species. These horses are interwoven into the very fabric of what is America. What threatens them threatens us all. I support the pioneering and innovative efforts of Return to Freedom and I urge you to do the same.” —Robert Redford
“The Government spends over 60 million dollars of American taxpayers’ hard-earned money each year to round up wild horses and remove them from public lands owned by all Americans. Sadly, it’s left to people like you who care enough to help the horses. Wild horses can’t lobby Congress or speak for themselves. Please join us in caring for them by supporting Return to Freedom.” —Carole King
Step in, Sally!
NBC News put a spotlight on the wild horse issue on May 14 with its segment, "Horses are wild — but not free." Now it's time to turn our attention to the new Interior Secretary, Sally Jewell, who has the power to do something to protect wild horses.
We're collecting signatures on an open letter that will be delivered to Sally Jewell in her first days as Interior Secretary. The goal to demonstrate that tens of thousands of Americans are fed up with the direction of the program and the toll it's taking on wild horses, burros and American taxpayers. Click here to learn more and sign the petition.
At a Glance
We are in desperate need of hay. Please Make a Donation to help us feed and care for the more than 400 wild horses who call Return to Freedom their life-long home.
A host of Tours, Safaris, Events, and other programs help us to care for our horses, as well as give you an opportunity to meet them in ways that will replenish your soul.
The goal of the American Wild Horse Preservation Campaign, founded by Return to Freedom in 2004, is to protect America’s wild horses by stopping their systematic eradication.
Neda DeMayo founded Return to Freedom more than 15 years ago. In the Founder's Blog, Neda shares her spiritual, as well as hands-on, knowledge of wild horses.
Stay apprised of news and other information at Return to Freedom by reading our blog. Here we will keep you updated about our new arrivals, our wish list, and ways you can help us help wild horses.
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The Ambassadors
Spirit was used as an inspiration and model for the artists and animators during the making of the 2002 DreamWorks animated film Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron.
Isadora-Cruce is a Medicine Hat brown and white overo and was born at Return to Freedom in July 2002. Her mother was Sonora-Cruce, a foundation mare.
Sutter has become one of our greatest teachers and reminds us that when we extend love, we receive it. He was captured from public lands when he was a year old.
Freedom is a lead stallion with an independent spirit that no one can take away. Born in 1999, Freedom arrived with Mystic’s herd, but now governs his own band.
Return to Freedom is home to some very special horses, including Spirit, the horse portrayed in the major motion picture by the same name. Other famous horses live here, too, and you can read all about them.
Along with spearheading The American Wild Horse Preservation Campaign and Coalition, RTF has rescued individual wild horses out of dire circumstances. Even 'lost' horses find their way to our sanctuary.
From action-based events to horse clinics, from photography workshops to galas, from wine-tasting to celebrity appearances, and everything in between, RTF has got an event especially for you!
Our expansion will include a permanent National Conservancy where bonded herds can live safely and undisturbed for generations to come.
Young people can make a difference! There are many ways that you and your friends, classmates, groups or communities can help America's last wild horses.
Return to Freedom is home to more than 400 wild horses, including a number of distinct rare breeds of wild equines, from Choctaw ponies to Spanish mustangs.
We can't do this work without you. YOU make it possible to save horses from the wild and give them a permanent home. Please read about all the ways you can help us help horses. There's something in here for everybody. More ways to support us »
