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226 wild horses captured, 1 killed in Challis HMA (Idaho) helicopter roundup

September 18, 2026
The Bureau of Land Management on Wednesday completed a helicopter roundup on the Challis Herd Management Area in Idaho, during which 226 wild horses were captured. One was killed after ... Read More
September 18, 2026Cory Golden
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Dangerous, costly, unnecessary: BLM again pursues wild horse sterilization

September 11, 2026
The Bureau of Land Management is again attempting to place surgical sterilization of wild horses back on the table. We strongly oppose sterilization surgeries — especially for wild mares — because ... Read More
September 11, 2026Cory Golden
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UPDATE: From freedom to the kill pen to sanctuary, reuniting 4 wild mares

September 10, 2026
UPDATE:  Exciting news! We have reached our fundraising goal, and Olivia, Nesta and Lulu have arrived at our Lompoc, Calif., flagship sanctuary after their journey from Florida. All are looking healthy.... Read More
September 10, 2026Cory Golden
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BLM to remove more than 900 Oregon wild horses from range

September 4, 2026
The Bureau of Land Management announced plans on Friday to remove an entire wild horse herd from Southeast Oregon as soon as next week. It was also to begin capturing ... Read More
September 4, 2026Cory Golden
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Help us protect the herd before winter storms

September 2, 2026
Dear Friends, We have wonderful news—and an urgent challenge ahead. In honor of Spirit’s 31st year, a generous donor has offered to match every ... Read More
September 2, 2026Cory Golden
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See you down the trail, Andrea

August 28, 2026
This week, we said goodbye—or, perhaps more fittingly, “see you down the trail”—to Andrea Eastman, a cherished friend of Return to Freedom and a beloved personal friend of RTF founder ... Read More
August 28, 2026Cory Golden
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Take action to end wild horse slaughter!

August 27, 2026
Scroll down to take action A recent New York Times story about the increase in wild horses being sent to slaughter underscores the need for Congress to pass the ... Read More
August 27, 2026Cory Golden
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Press release: RTF responds to Times report on wild horses sold to slaughter

August 26, 2026
RTF calls for continued accountability, transparency about new wild horse sales program protections, and passage of the SAFE Act to permanently protect America’s horses from slaughter. LOMPOC, Calif. — Return to ... Read More
August 26, 2026Cory Golden
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New York Times spotlights sale of wild horses to slaughter

August 20, 2026
Return to Freedom comment on the Aug. 20 New York Times story about the sale of wild horses to slaughter: That any wild horse or burro — protected under federal ... Read More
August 20, 2026Cory Golden
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Watch our ‘Math of Mustangs: Fertility Control Stories’ webinar

August 14, 2026
https://youtu.be/Ez5LFtOHOVk   This Return to Freedom webinar was held on Aug. 12, 2026. It featured wild horse Kayla Grams of The Science and Conservation Center. About the webinar Grams helps us delve into the ... Read More
August 14, 2026Cory Golden
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