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Field Notes: On-range team adds much-needed ATV

April 16, 2026
By Ryan McCarthy Our on-range team is excited to share that we've taken ownership of a new all-terrain vehicle (ATV) ! A huge shout-out ... Read More
April 16, 2026Cory Golden
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Montecito Journal features Return to Freedom

April 14, 2026
Learn more about visiting the sanctuary Support our work As published by The Montecito Journal Return to Freedom’s Founder Neda DeMayo has had horse sense since her earliest memories. “Horse was ... Read More
April 14, 2026Cory Golden
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Join us April 20 for a webinar about wild horse behavior!

April 13, 2026
Join us April 20 for a special webinar about wild horse behavior! Dr. Sarah King will provide an insight into Life as a Wild ... Read More
April 13, 2026Cory Golden
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Meet our new sanctuary residents!

April 7, 2026
Return to Freedom is thrilled to welcome five new rescued donkeys to a lifetime of sanctuary. After being rescued by our friends at All Seated in A Barn from the notorious ... Read More
April 7, 2026Cory Golden
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President’s 2027 budget omits critical protections for wild horses, burros

April 3, 2026
The president’s 2027 budget proposal does not include prohibitions against the government killing healthy wild horses and burros or selling them to slaughter. The proposal, released today, would slash the Bureau ... Read More
April 3, 2026Cory Golden
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Watch our webinar and take action: The SAFE Act from Start to Finish

April 1, 2026
This webinar was conducted on March 9, 2026. It was led by Return to Freedom’s lobbyist, Chris Heyde. He is our Capitol Hill ... Read More
April 1, 2026Cory Golden
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RTF’s Alpine herd finds new home in collaboration with Babcock Winery & Vineyard!

March 31, 2026
We’re excited to share an update about our Alpine herd and its beautiful new home at Babcock Winery & Vineyard near ... Read More
March 31, 2026Cory Golden
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Field Notes: Bonding with a band of bachelor stallions

March 27, 2026
RTF field staffer Ryan McCarthy dedicates significant time to on-range monitoring of wild horses. During the late fall and early winter months, ... Read More
March 27, 2026Cory Golden
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BLM wild horse and burro population estimate climbs; 14,378 to be captured

March 18, 2026
The Bureau of Land Management estimates that there are 85,466 wild horses and burros roaming ... Read More
March 18, 2026Cory Golden
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Spirit of the Horse: Join us to celebrate Spirit’s birthday and the opening day of our 2026 programs season!

March 16, 2026
Join us for an afternoon to celebrate the Spirit of The Horse and the start of Return to Freedom’s 2026 program season! We ... Read More
March 16, 2026Cory Golden
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Return to Freedom is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and depends on the kind and generous donations of people like you to keep our wild horses and burros fed, as well as to continue our invaluable work in legislation, lobbying, and hands-on rescue.

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