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Nestled in the coastal foothills of Lompoc, California is Return to Freedom, a wild horse sanctuary. Return to Freedom was established by Neda DeMayo over 20 years ago to protect America’s wild horses.When it was established, the sanctuary’s herd included 150 animals, both horses and burros. Since their inception, Return to Freedom’s mission is “to...

Showcasing the trainability and versatility of American Mustangs, Extreme Mustang Makeovers are amazing events! Trainers, both young and old, are paired with wild mustangs roughly 100 days before the competition. Recently, this event was held in Fort Worth, Texas from January 23 to 25, 2020. Check out some highlights! The mustangs show off their newly...

Picasso is a celebrity of sorts! Photographers and mustang enthusiasts follow his every move through Facebook groups and other social media platforms. Tourists travel hundreds of miles to catch a glimpse of this handsome steed. His beauty has been painted on canvas, captured on camera, recorded in songs, and written in poems. There’s no denying...

Velma Bronn Johnston “Wild Horse Annie” spent most of her life trying to protect wild horses. After stumbling across terrible cruelty to a truckload of wild mustangs, she vowed to bring justice to these majestic animals. Johnston had a true pioneer spirit. She’s an amazing representation of the American West. Check out these fascinating facts...

Have you ever imagined what life is like at a wild horse sanctuary? John ‘Griff” Griffith acts as an intern at the Montgomery Creek Ranch. This 2,000 acre facility has over 200 wild horses. Don’t miss the action! Griff, a lifelong animal and conservation advocate, stars in the Animal Planet show ‘Wild Jobs’. In episode...

Wild horse numbers present an ecological and fiscal crisis in the West, according to government officials. The Trump administration recently discussed whether lethal measures were necessary to control population sizes. What’s the fate of these beauties? They may have escaped death for now. Federal officials estimate there are 90,000 wild horses in roughly 10 western...

Many families decide to travel during the summer months. The weather is beautiful and children are out of school. Time to use some of that vacation time at work to get out and see the world. These three destinations are perfect for those horse-loving families! 1.Wind River Horse Sanctuary (Lander, Wyoming): Open for public tours,...

Trick riding was introduced into the Netflix series ‘Spirit Riding Free’ in season two. The TV show may be geared toward younger children, but trick riding is for horse lovers of all ages! These fans decide to take a few lessons from a pro. Join in the fun! What is trick riding? Acrobatic stunts performed...