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When Wild Horses Roamed Free

Published by GHC • Aug 4th, 2007 • Category: Junior Blogger Archives, Take a Stand, Web Sites

by Cassie, age 11

There was a time when you could go almost anywhere in North America and you would find wild horses. Since then, a lot has changed. There are very few left and their numbers are not increasing by much. Thankfully, there is one organization that is working to change that.

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RETURN TO FREEDOM
Return to Freedom is a wild horse sanctuary where wild horses have the freedom to roam just as their ancestors would have. The people at Return to Freedom run many programs in an effort to educate the public about the danger that theses horses are in.

SPIRIT
Not the horse from the Dreamworks movie Spirit, Stallion of the Cimarron. This is the real deal — he’s horse who inspired the movie. Spirit is a big part of Return to Freedom. School groups often come to Return to Freedom just to see Spirit. Although he was not born wild, he is being introduced to several mares.

SPONSOR A HORSE
If you or someone you know wants to help and sponsor a horse, check out their website at www.returntofreedom.org.

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  1. Tori on August 4th, 2007

    Wow! I love the movie Spirit, never heard of a real horse named Spirit thouyh!! You did an awsome job on this blog Cassie!! Keep on writing!

    Lots of Love,
    Tori:)

  2. Marisa on August 4th, 2007

    Hey, that is cool! I would love to sponser a horse! It’s very nice that they have a nice habitat for all of the wild horses!

  3. horsejo on August 4th, 2007

    This is very lovely, nice job!

  4. Horsecrazzz on August 4th, 2007

    Good Job Cassie! You are a very talented girl! Keep up the good work!

  5. jothelioness on August 4th, 2007

    It’s reaally a shame that we are losing mustangs! I’m glad that there’s some program to help them! Thanks, cassie! great blog. :)

  6. Halz on August 4th, 2007

    That’s a great way to save horses! Thank you for telling us about it and keep up the good work! :)

  7. Cassie on August 4th, 2007

    Thanks guys!I’m glad you like it.

  8. Madelaina on August 4th, 2007

    Very interesting Cassie. I’ve never known about sponsoring a horse before, but it sounds excellent. Fantastic job on this blog Cassie, you’re doing very well! :))

  9. Syd on August 5th, 2007

    Wow! I’ve always wanted to sponser a mustang! hey if you guys have read my blong on the island survivor and joined my club maybe that could be a club project!

  10. BarrelRacer on August 6th, 2007

    I wish we could go back in time to see all the wild horses in their hay day before they were all gone. It would be cool to see them all running and manes streaming through a canyon or a grassy plain. If only times hadn’t changed.

  11. Anonymous on August 8th, 2007

    Syd,that’s awesome thta your club might sponser a horse! I hope that you will be able to work it out.

  12. Syd on August 8th, 2007

    thanx anonymous! hey if any of u want 2 join my club just check out my website: http://www.freewebs.com/equinelifestyle and click on the Help Endangered Horses page!