For Immediate Release: October 4, 2004 CA-CDD-05-03
Contact: Doran Sanchez, (909) 697-5220; E-MAIL: dasanche@ca.blm.gov

BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT
Adopt-A-Horse or Burro Event

If there's a place in your heart for a wild mustang or burro…and you're ready to adopt…come to Noble Creek Park in Beaumont this Saturday and Sunday, when the Bureau of Land Management will offer 80 wild horses and 20 burros to qualified adopters through its Adopt-a-Horse or Burro Program.

These beautiful mustangs and burros were gathered from public lands in California and Nevada, and they're in excellent health. They arrive at the park around noon on Friday and will be available for public viewing. The adoption will be conducted by silent comepetive bid.

9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Saturday morning only . . . Then first come, first served the remainder of Saturday and all day Sunday. The minimum bid is only $125 dollars per animal. Fees may be paid by cash, check, or credit card. Don't miss this rare opportunity to adopt a wild mustang or burro, this weekend, at Noble Creek Park in Beaumont. To find out more, call the Bureau of Land Management at (800)951-8720 or, click on www.wildhorseandburro.blm.gov.

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California Desert District Office - 22835 Calle San Juan De Los Lagos, Moreno Valley, California - (909) 697-5220