We would like to thank the ASPCA for a very generous 3-Year grant commitment, and for their continued support and friendship.

Thank you to our Corporate Sponsors for their ongoing generosity and support.

Return to Freedom's 2006 Spirit of the Horse benefit

Return to Freedom would like to thank all of our sponsors, auction donors, and attendees for making the 2006 Spirit of the Horse event a magical and memorable evening.

Arabians

The California Arabian Horse Breeders Association, Day Dream Arabians, and Silver Maple Farm helped to create a magical presence with their stunning Arabian horses and beautiful performances.

Arabian Bazaar

Guests enjoying their meal in our Arabian bazaar. A very special thanks to Tienda Ho and The Tent Merchant for helping to create this magical ambience.

Silent Auction Tent

Our silent auction tent was a treasure trove of unique items .

Chocolate Fountain

Our chocolate fountain is always popular among our young guests. Thank you to The Chocolate Guy for donating this decadent dessert.

Lorna Cook, Neda DeMayo, Loretta Weeks

Dave Trebilcock

Dave Trebilcock of Wild Horse Winery. Wild Horse Winery sponsors a herd of wild horses at Return to Freedom and helps the organization raise funds and awareness.

Donald Petrie and Art Emr

Director Donald Petrie with cowboy poet Art Emr, who performed "American Cowboy" at the event.

Ed Sayres

Ed Sayres, President of the ASPCA gave remarks about the ASPCA's
commitment to Return to Freedom and to helping us preserve the last of America's wild horses.

Friendship Circle Dance

Guests join Medicine Shield in a traditional Lakota Friendship Circle Dance under the stars.

Jill Anderson

Return to Freedom's Jill Anderson

Guests

Tony Lombardi (Wild Horse Winery), Neil Adelman (Calabasas magazine), Mrs. Adelman

Wendie Malik, Neda DeMayo and Tatjana Patitz

Actress and Comedienne Wendie Malik emceed the event. Pictured here with Founder Neda DeMayo and spokeswoman Tatjana Patitz (actress, supermodel, and documentary film maker)

Medicine Shield

Thad Baldwin, Charlie Sitting Bull, Dale Roberts, & David Yazzie

Neda DeMayo, Director Donald Petrie, Alex Van Halen

Neda DeMayo and Medicine Shield

Neda DeMayo with Medicine Shield Drum & Dance Group.

Tatjana Patitz, Neda DeMayo and Jon Harmon

Tatjana Patitz and Neda DeMayo with Ford Motor Company's Jon Harmon. Ford's Save the Mustangs Campaign supported "Spirit of the Horse" as a presenting sponsor.

Patience Prinn Carr

Patience Prinn Carr gallops her fully costumed Arabian horse "OKW Entrigue".

Nancy Eklund

Nancy Eklund and " S.L. Salute" give an awe-inspiring performance.

RTF Booth

Guests browse the Return to Freedom merchandise booth.

Guests

Guests enjoying an evening under the stars.

Silent Auction Tent

Natasha Lohmus enjoys a glass of Wild Horse wine while browsing the silent auction tent.

The Dunya Dancers

"Judeen & The Dunya Dancers" put on a fabulous show.

Timothy Prindle, Tatjana Patitz and Friend

Return to Freedom's very own "cowboy" and farrier Timothy Prindle greets guests as they arrive. Spokeswoman Tatjana Patitz is also show here, arriving with a friend.