Return to Freedom has specific adoption criteria to ensure that the horse(s) and/or burro(s) are placed in suitable environments. Due to limited resources and the constant need for displaced wild or special needs horses and burros to find sanctuary, we may occasionally have horses or burros available for adoption, specifically those who will benefit from having more attention in a private home. Over the past 24 years, RTF has successfully collaborated with individuals, other organizations, state & federal agencies to find homes for wild horses and burros in need.

Please understand that as a horse progresses in their education, their adoption fee may increase to help recover just some of the organization's resources.

We have a diverse group of mustangs available for the right forever home. The BLM horses will be larger boned and somewhat taller while the Spanish mustang strains will be smaller. There are quite a few Brislawn Spanish mustangs that were taken in by RTF when the Cayuse Ranch in Oshoto, WY closed its doors and sold the ranch. The Brislawn family started the Spanish Mustang Registry and raised these historic horses, who descended from horses brought from Spain during the early conquest of the Americas, for many years. Considered some of the finest horses in the known world at the time of the conquest, these horses became prized by indigenous people for their beauty and toughness.

Please review our Terms and Conditions. If they are acceptable to you, fill out an Application and send it to us, along with the signed Terms and Conditions. Email applications to adopt@returntofreedom.org or mail to Return to Freedom, P.O. Box 926, Lompoc, CA 93438.