California Wild Horse & Burro Adoption Schedule
2009-2010
This schedule is subject to change. Please check back frequently or call the contact numbers listed.
Please keep in mind that you may visit our Litchfield or Ridgecrest Corrals Monday through Friday during business hours. If you wish to adopt during your visit, we would appreciate you scheduling an appointment so we may provide you better service. We also will have a small group of animals available in Redlands at the Sundance Ranch. Please contact the Ridgecrest Corrals at 800-951-8720 for more information on those animals. You can fill out your adoption application prior to arrival or at the adoption site.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Adoptions will be open from 8 am to 5 pm on the day of the adoption. The Redlands adoptions will be open from 8 am to 3 pm on adoption days. The lottery or bidding will begin at 9 am, except as noted. Previews are listed below. For all adoptions, after the silent bidding or lottery has concluded, any remaining animals will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Adoption Date and Type | City | Event Information | Number of Horses/Burros | Contact Phone |
Nov 7 lottery | Redlands | Sundance Ranch 27273 Pilgrim Road Preview Nov 6 --1 to 5 pm | Call for info | 800-951-8720 |
Dec 5 lottery | Winchester | Wild West Arena 32150 S Grand Ave Preview Dec 4 -- 1 to 5 pm | 20/10 | 800-951-8720 |
Dec 12 lottery | Redlands | Sundance Ranch 27273 Pilgrim Road Preview Dec 11 -- 1 to 5 pm | Call for info | 800-951-8720 |
Jan 9 lottery | Redlands | Sundance Ranch 27273 Pilgrim Road Preview Jan 8 -- 1 to 5 pm | Call for info | 800-951-8720 |
Feb 6 bid | Ferndale | Backcountry Horsemen's Pack Clinic Humboldt County Fairgrounds Preview Feb 6 -- 8 am | Up to 10 halter trained horses | 800-545-4256 |
March 6 lottery | Redlands | Sundance Ranch 27273 Pilgrim Road Preview Mar 5 -- 1 to 5 pm | Call for info | 800-951-8720 |
April 10 bid | Redding | Redding Rodeo Grounds Preview April 9 -- 2 to 5 pm | 35/5 | 800-545-4256 |
April 10 lottery | Devore | San Bernardino Rodeo Grounds | 20/10 | 800-951-8720 |
April 24 lottery | Redlands | Sundance Ranch 27273 Pilgrim Road Preview Apr 23 -- 1 to 5 pm | Call for info | 800-951-8720 |
April 24 bid | San Jose | Santa Clara County Horsemen's Assoc 20350 McKean Road Preview April 23 -- 2 to 5 pm | 35/5 | 800-545-4256 |
May 1 bid | Livermore | CSHA Spring Stampede Livermore Rodeo Grounds Preview April 30 -- 2 to 5 pm | Up to 10 halter trained horses | 800-545-4256 |
May 16
12 pm oral bid | Norco | Extreme Mustang Trail Challenge May 14-16 Competitions Friday and Sat, free Sat night finals at 7pm, ticket required
George Ingalls Equestrian Park 3737 Crestview Avenue | TBD | 800-951-8720 |
May 22 bid | Oakdale | Oakdale Saddle Club 1624 East F Street Preview May 21 -- 2 to 5 pm | 35/5 | 800-545-4256 |
June 5 bid | Lakeport | Lake County Fairgrounds 401 Martin Street Preview June 4 -- 2 to 5 pm | 35/5 | 800-545-4256 |
June 12 lottery | Redlands | Sundance Ranch 27273 Pilgrim Road Preview June 11--1 to 5 pm | Call for info | 800-951-8720 |
June 26 lottery | Ventura | Ventura County Fairgrounds 10 Harbor Blvd | 20/10 | 800-951-8720 |
July 17 & 18 lottery* | Lakeside | Pillsbury Ranch 13036 Willow Road | 20/10 | 800-951-8720 |
July 31 lottery | Redlands | Sundance Ranch 27273 Pilgrim Road Preview July 30--1 to 5 pm | Call for info | 800-951-8720 |
Aug 14 lottery | Redlands | Sundance Ranch 27273 Pilgrim Road Preview Aug 13--1 to 5 pm | Call for info | 800-951-8720 |
Sept 25 lottery | Redlands | Sundance Ranch 27273 Pilgrim Road Preview Sept 24--1 to 5 pm | Call for info | 800-951-8720 |
| TBD | Grass Valley | Nevada County Fairgrounds 11228 McCourtney Road | TBD | 800-545-4256 |
*Lottery will occur on July 17 at 9 am. First come, first served following lottery for the rest of the weekend.
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