In the rolling hills of Lompoc, California, lies the Return to Freedom American Wild Horse Sanctuary, a sanctuary dedicated to providing a safe haven for California’s iconic wild horses and burros. Founded in 1998 by Neda DeMayo, a lifelong horse enthusiast who witnessed the plight of wild horses on public lands, this sprawling 1,500-acre sanctuary offers permanent refuge to over 400 wild horses and 29 burros.