What we do. How we do it. And why we need you.

Sanctuary

The Return to Freedom sanctuary gives permanent safe haven to 400 wild horses and 29 burros.
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Conservation

Return to Freedom is committed to conserving the unique bloodlines of the American Mustang.
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Advocacy

Return to Freedom’s Initiatives for America’s horses is rooted in inspiring others to take the initiative.
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Education

We have developed long-established and effective programs for the general public and America’s youth.
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Take Action

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It’s time to shut down the slaughter pipeline!
July 8, 2021
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7 ways to help America’s horses
June 30, 2021
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Action alert: Anti-slaughter provision included in infrastructure bill
June 23, 2021
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Oppose BLM’s pursuit of sterilization of wild mares
March 17, 2021
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We still need you in the fight to protect wild mares!
January 18, 2021
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Join our fight to protect wild mares facing surgical sterilization
January 1, 2021

Features & Events

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Reuniting wild horse families
July 29, 2021
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Like Freya, our wild horses and burros need your help
June 28, 2021
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Help slow virus’s spread while supporting wild horses!
January 20, 2021
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Happy New Year from Return to Freedom!
January 1, 2021
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Happy holidays from Return to Freedom!
December 23, 2020
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Marking the 49th anniversary of the Wild and Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act
December 18, 2020

Contributors Blog

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Setting the record straight on ‘The Path Forward’
July 28, 2021
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RTF: Wild horse Adoption Incentive Program should be suspended, investigated
June 2, 2021
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Webinar: Wild Horse Conservation & Climate Change’s Impacts on Population
May 12, 2021
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Webinar: Understanding the Wild and Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act
March 31, 2021
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Webinar: Applying science to wild horse management
December 10, 2020
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Fertility control vs. surgical sterilization: Where RTF stands and why
December 2, 2020

Top Stories and Breaking News

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West Douglas (Colo.) update: 29 wild horses captured, 2 killed
July 30, 2021
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86,000 wild mustangs that roam the West are at the center of raging controversy
July 29, 2021
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BLM to conduct ’emergency’ roundup of 2,200 wild horses on Antelope Complex (Nev.)
July 29, 2021
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BLM announces plan for Calico Complex (Nev.) including wild horse, burro removals, ‘minimally invasive’ sterilizations
July 29, 2021
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West Douglas (Colo.) update: 55 wild horses captured on roundup’s third day
July 29, 2021
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Setting the record straight on ‘The Path Forward’
July 28, 2021
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West Douglas (Colo.) update: 42 wild horses captured on roundup’s second day
July 28, 2021
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AP: U.S. vows to improve protections for wild horse adoptions
July 27, 2021
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West Douglas (Colo.) update: 28 wild horses captured on roundup’s first day
July 27, 2021
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BLM makes changes to controversial Adoption Incentive Program
July 26, 2021
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BLM to remove 450 Colorado wild horses in ’emergency’ roundup
July 26, 2021
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BLM plans could include capture of 300 wild burros from Sinbad (Utah) HMA this fall
July 22, 2021

A Big Thank You to Our Foundation and Corporate Supporters!

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