Past, But Fun to Look Back!

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Return to Freedom will be host not one but two special Photography Workshops and Safaris with Editing Labs, April 1-3 and May 31-June 5, led by Lori Sortino, Cathy Wallace and Deb Hofstetter. The April workshop will provide an opportunity to photograph and observe rescued herds and family bands of ... Read More
January 6, 2026Cory Golden
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Please join us from noon-1 p.m. Pacific on Aug. 6 on Zoom for “Crafting Wild Horse Policy and Upholding the Law,” part of our Informed Advocacy Webinar Series! This webinar that will provide context for the steady way Return to Freedom works to push for humane and thoughtful management of wild ... Read More
July 29, 2025Cory Golden
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As published by Cowgirl magazine Their glossy coats glisten in the bright sunlight as they gallop across the Northern Santa Barbara landscape.  This is an image that symbolizes the American West - Wild Horses running proud and free and have held this country’s imagination for centuries.  “But close your eyes,” ... Read More
April 28, 2024Cory Golden
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🎉 Join us for the Opening Day of our wild horse and burro sanctuary's 2024 program season and Spirit’s 29th birthday! Celebrate at our headquarters in Lompoc, Calif., on May 4 with: 🔸 a staff-guided walking tour of the sanctuary with time for herd observation, 🔸 ... Read More
April 2, 2024Cory Golden
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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! A meet-the-artist reception is set for this Saturday. The online show is now underway and will continue until April 28. Shipping ... Read More
March 12, 2024Cory Golden
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Return to Freedom's founder and president, Neda DeMayo, will take part in a moderated panel discussion to celebrate and honor International Women's Month. The event will be held from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Annenberg Community Beach House, which is located at Santa Monica, Calif., State Beach, 415 Pacific ... Read More
February 7, 2024Cory Golden
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Tickets are now on sale for a full schedule of summer tours, photo safaris and special programs at Return to Freedom’s American Wild Horse Sanctuary headquarters in Lompoc and satellite sanctuary in San Luis Obispo on ... Read More
March 9, 2023Cory Golden
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THIS SUNDAY!! Sunday, October 2nd: Wine tasting - Film - Panel Discussion Special screening of “The Mustangs: America's Wild Horses” in Paso Robles, CA at Park Cinemas Hosted by San Luis Obispo Film Festival and ... Read More
September 28, 2022Cory Golden