Adoption and Sale Events
The BLM offers wild horses and burros for adoption or purchase at events across the country throughout the year. The most current adoption and sale event schedule is provided below. All times are in local time and subject to change without notice. Please contact the National Information Center or the relevant BLM office for more information about a specific event.
Online Corral
Apply, view and place your bid to adopt or purchase a wild horse or burro online during a scheduled competitive auction event. Visit the Online Corral to begin!
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March 4 - 11, 2024 |
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May 6 - 13, 2024 |
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July 8 - 15, 2024 |
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September 9 - 16, 2024 |
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Off-site and facility adoption/sale events
Attend an off-site or BLM facility event to view available animals, submit an application and bring home your own wild horse or burro.
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March 21, 2024 March 22, 2024 March 23, 2024 |
Central KY Ag Expo Event details:
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March 22, 2024 |
Canon City Facility, Department of Corrections Event details:
Limited to 10 adopters, and guest (18 years old and older ONLY). Must have current Adoption Application. Must call the Royal Gorge Wild Horse & Burro Office at 719-269-8539 to be added to the schedule. A Consent to Search Form must be emailed to BLM_CO_WHB@blm.gov by March 8, 2024 |
March 22, 2024 March 23, 2024 |
Diamond Bar Arena Event details:
Additional Information: This adoption is in conjunction with the Backcountry Horsemen of California's annual Rendezvous. These untouched horses may be from the Surprise Complex HMAs, such as Fox Hog and High Rock, as well as some horses from Twin Peaks HMA. The burros are from Twin Peaks. For more information on the Rendezvous, please visit https://bchcalifornia.org/rendezvous.html. For more information, please contact the Litchfield Corrals at 530-254-6575. |
April 5, 2024 April 6, 2024 |
Ewing Off-Range Corral Event details:
Additional Information: Please email BLM_ES_NSDO_WHB@blm.gov with Attention: Ewing and preferred pickup day and three time slots. |
April 5, 2024 April 6, 2024 April 7, 2024 |
Ford Idaho Horse Park Event details:
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April 5, 2024 April 6, 2024 |
Fall Creek Falls Equestrian Event details:
Additional Information: A free gentling clinic along with a demo and mustang care class will take place for free on Saturday, April 6th, starting at 10am. Please contact Dan Russell at darussel@blm.gov or at 601-376-8057 for questions or preapproval or Rebecca Bowman at 859-489-8414. Animals can be viewed online at: fallcreekfallsequestrian.com |
April 12, 2024 April 13, 2024 |
Cheshire Fairgrounds Event details:
Please email BLM_ES_NSDO_WHB@blm.gov |
April 12, 2024 April 13, 2024 |
Poteau Rode Arena Event details:
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April 18, 2024 April 19, 2024 April 20, 2024 |
Garland County Fairgrounds Event details:
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April 19, 2024 |
Wheatland Off Range Corral Event details:
Additional Information: Live Competitive Auction begins at 9 a.m., afterwards, remaining animals will be available on a first come, first served basis until 12:00 p.m. and load out after all paperwork is processed. Check individual events prior for sale or burro availability. Pre-approval for applications available at https://wildhorsesonline.blm.gov/. |
April 26, 2024 April 27, 2024 |
Ford Park Event details:
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April 27, 2024 Open: 8 a.m. - noon |
Rock Spring Wild Horse Holding Facility Event details:
Additional info: Directions: From I-80 in Rock Springs, take the Elk Street Exit #104 and go North one mile. Turn Right (East) onto Lionkol Road and go approximately ½ mile. After the event, the facility will be by appointment only on Thursdays and Fridays. |
May 3, 2024 May 4, 2024 |
Ewing Off-Range Corral Event details:
Additional info: Please email BLM_ES_NSDO_WHB@blm.gov with Attention: Ewing and preferred pickup day and three time slots. |
May 9-10, 2024 May 11, 2024 |
Downtown Mustangs Event details:
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May 10, 2024 May 11, 2024 |
Red Horse Ranch Event details:
Appointment preferred. Please email BLM_ES_NSDO_WHB@blm.gov Attention: Cassopolis, MI |
May 10, 2024 |
Canon City Facility, Department of Corrections Event details:
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May 16, 2024 May 17, 2024 May 18, 2024 |
South Congaree Arena Event details:
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May 17, 2024 May 18, 2024 |
Wyoming Honor Farm Event details:
Day 1 - 1:30 Preview of trained animals and bidder registration
Additional information: WYOMING HONOR FARM RULES: Firearms, alcohol, drugs and dogs are not allowed onsite at any time. Phones, cameras, video equipment, and tobacco products must be kept locked in your vehicle. In order to maintain a positive environment for visitors, a reasonable clothing standard must be adhered to. Shorts and form-fitting clothing are prohibited. |
May 17, 2024 Open: 8 a.m. - noon |
Wheatland Off Range Corral Event details:
Additional information: Live competitive auction begins at 9 AM, remaining animals available first come, first served after auction until noon. Load out after all paperwork is processed. Check individual events prior for sale or burro availability. |
May 17, 2024 May 18, 2024 |
Wills Ag Barn and Arena |
May 24, 2024 May 25, 2024 May 26, 2024 |
Weld County Fairgrounds Event details:
Additional information: Viewing and application approval is Friday from 9 to 4, and Sat from 8-10. The competitive bid adoption is Sat from 10:30 to 11. Close out is Sat from 11:15 to 1. Any leftover horses will be made available during close out. Load out starts at Sat at 1:30. All horses need to be picked up Sat, unless prior arrangements have been made in advance. |
June 1, 2024 Open: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. |
Wind River Wild Horse Ranch Event details:
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June 6, 2024 June 7, 2024 June 8, 2024 |
Santa Rosa County Fairgrounds Event details:
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June 7, 2024 June 8, 2024 |
Shale Knoll Arena Event details:
Additional information: Appointment preferred. Please email BLM_ES_NSDO_WHB@blm.gov with Attention: Annville, PA with your preferred pickup day and three time slots. |
June 7, 2024 June 8, 2024 June 9, 2024 |
Douglas County Fairgrounds Event details:
Additional information: Viewing and application approval is Friday from 9 to 4, and Sat from 8-10. The competitive bid adoption is Sat from 10:30 to 11. Close out is Sat from 11:15 to 1. Any leftover horses will be made available during close out. Load out starts at Sat at 1:30. All horses need to be picked up Sat, unless prior arrangements have been made in advance. |