Weanling or one year old fillies like these will be available Nov. 9 & 10 at the Special Wild Horse Adoption at the Cedar City BLM Horse Corrals.  The Special Wild Horse Adoption hosted this November in Cedar City is unique as most adoptions don't feature groups of horses that are solely weanlings or one year olds like this month's event. Those interested in adoption wild horses like these weanlings must meet application and qualifications such as providing adequate care and facilities to house the horses. 20 head of weanlings arrived at the Cedar City Horse Corrals Tuesday morning October 30, 2007

October 30, 2007 BLM transported 20 head of weanlings ( or one-year-old) fillies and colts to Cedar City in preparation for Wild Horse Adoption.

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What: Bureau of Land Management, Wild Horse Adoption
When: November 9, 2007, 9 a.m. to 6pm & November 10, 2007, 9a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: 775 N. 100 E. Cedar City -- 2.5 miles south of Exit 62, across from the Cemetery
For more information on Bureau of Land Management, Wild Horse Adoptions contact Chad Hunter Wild Horse, Rangeland Mgt. Specialist 435-865-3088.
 

Colts and fillies made their way to Cedar City for BLM Wild Horse Adoption

As many as 20 head of "weanlings,” or one year old fillies and colts arrived October 30,2007 in Cedar City in preparation for the BLM Wild Horse Adoption that took place November 9 & 10, 2007. The horses, transported from the Delta Utah Wild Horse and Burro facility, included steeds from Utah and Idaho but not those with the distinct Spanish markings known to the region’s renowned Sulphur Herd.

Horses were offered on a first come, first served basis at $125.00 and for those who met facility requirements were able to Adopt-a-Buddy for $25.00. To qualify to adopt, an individual must be at least 18 years old; however, parents or guardians may adopt and allow younger family members to care for the animal.  Those adopting must have adequate facilities to provide humane care for the number of animals requested. Potential adopters with past conviction of inhumane treatment of animals may not adopt.

Health records are given to new owners to help ensure a smooth transition for the horses with their health regimens and new veterinarians. All animals receive a complete set of inoculations for all major equine diseases, including West Nile virus and a current Coggins test-blood draw to assure that they do not have Equine Infectious Anemia.

Additional information onadoptions and applications are available on the web at www.wildhorseandburro.blm.gov. Those adopting horses are reminded that drop ramps are not accepted and stock trailers with side-swinging gates are preferred.  If planning to adopt, please bring a halter and a lead rope sized appropriately for the size of animal adopted.

For additional information, visit our website or call 866-4MUSTANGS.