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RTF: Congress should oppose BLM’s pursuit of sterilization

March 18, 2024
For immediate release LOMPOC, CA — Return to Freedom Wild Horse Conservation vowed on Monday that it will remain vigilant that the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) not again pursue the ... Read More
March 18, 2024Cory Golden
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Wild horses facing removal in a North Dakota national park just got another strong ally: Congress

March 13, 2024
As published by The Associated Press BISMARCK, N.D. — Advocates for some 200 wild horses roaming North Dakota’s Theodore Roosevelt National Park are hoping a signal of support from Congress ... Read More
March 13, 2024Cory Golden
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Online, in-person photography show to benefit RTF’s sanctuary

March 12, 2024
Gorgeous photographs for a beautiful cause! Wild horse photographer Norma Fries’ online and in-person retrospective of her work, “Horse Crazy,” continues until April 28 with 75% of proceeds benefitting our sanctuary! ... Read More
March 12, 2024Cory Golden
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Press release: Congress must push BLM forward on wild horse management

March 11, 2024
  LOMPOC, CALIF.—Return to Freedom Wild Horse Conservation on Monday urged lawmakers to push wild horse management forward on public lands, not let it take a step back. Congress approved a ... Read More
March 11, 2024Cory Golden
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McCullough Peaks update: Foal’s capture, removal angers advocates

February 29, 2024
Another heartbreaking loss in a needless wild horse roundup: A 6-month-old filly that was still nursing, Thora, was among those captured and removed last week from the McCullough Peaks ... Read More
February 29, 2024Cory Golden
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A case for unification: RTF presents at Wildlife Society conference

February 22, 2024
Return to Freedom's biologist, Celeste Carlisle, recently presented at The Wildlife Society’s Western Regional Meeting, a gathering of hundreds of wildlife biologists and conservationists, in Rohnert Park, Calif. Carlisle presented about ... Read More
February 22, 2024Cory Golden
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‘Brutal’ donkey skin trade banned by the African Union

February 19, 2024
As published by the BBC Animal welfare charities have welcomed an Africa-wide ban on the controversial donkey skin trade. It will make it illegal to slaughter donkeys for their skin across ... Read More
February 19, 2024Cory Golden
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BLM, USFS seek Wild Horse & Burro Advisory Board nominations

February 15, 2024
The Bureau of Land Management and U.S. Forest Service are seeking applicants for the natural resource seat on the National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board. The nine-member volunteer ... Read More
February 15, 2024Cory Golden
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Take Action: Anti-slaughter legislation update

February 9, 2024
An update on the effort to ban horse slaughter: Last year, 20,282 American horses were shipped to Mexico or Canada for slaughter – a 1.97% increase. That marked the first increase ... Read More
February 9, 2024Cory Golden
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East Pershing (Nev.) Complex roundup ends, 2,692 wild horses captured

February 9, 2024
Take Action Support safe, proven and humane fertility control that can end wild horse roundups: Send a letter to Congress. For background information about this roundup and ... Read More
February 9, 2024Cory Golden
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