Larry and I had a blast photographing the Spirit of the Horse event in Carpenteria last September. Spirit of the Horse is a fantastic outdoor event benefiting Return to Freedom. This nonprofit run by Neda Demayo raises funds and awareness for Return to Freedom’s 300-acre wild horse sanctuary. This was the first time we participated in the event by not only donating a photo shoot to the silent auction but also photographing the event itself. There was great entertainment, food and lots of shopping all laid out in an “old wild west” setting. We also got to hand deliver the photographs to the sanctuary in Lompoc the following day, which was a real treat! Thanks Neda for the personalized tour and for showing us so many beautiful horses. Please check out www.returntofreedom.org for more information and see our slide show below.