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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

Schedule

 Event Details

May 6 - 13, 2024

  • New adoption applications should be submitted by May 4th to allow adequate time for review.
  • Available pick-up locations 7/12 Perry, GA; 7/12 Elkhart, IA; 8/16 Monroe, NC and Franklin Furnace, OH. Check animal profile for full list of available pick-up locations before placing bid. 
  • Sale animals available
  • Adoption incentive available

July 8 - 15, 2024

  • New adoption applications should be submitted by July 5th to allow adequate time for review.
  • Available pick-up locations 9/6-7 Cedarburg, WI; 9/19-21 Cullman; AL; 10/17-20 Ocala, FL. Check animal profile for full list of available pick-up locations before placing bid. 
  • Sale animals available
  • Adoption incentive available

September 9 - 16, 2024

  • New adoption applications should be submitted by September 6 to allow adequate time for review.
  • Available pick-up locations 11/14-16 New Iberia, LA. Check animal profile for full list of available pick-up locations before placing bid. 
  • Sale animals available
  • Adoption incentive available

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. 

Schedule

Location

May 16, 2024
Open: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

May 17, 2024
Open: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

May 18, 2024
Open: 8 a.m. - noon

South Congaree Arena
395 Oak Street 
West Columbia, SC 29172

Event details:

May 17, 2024
Open: 8 a.m. - noon

Wheatland Off Range Corral
1005 N Wheatland Hwy
Wheatland, WY 82201
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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. 
Pre-approval for applications available at https://wildhorsesonline.blm.gov/ 

May 17, 2024
Open: 1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

May 18, 2024
Open: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Wyoming Honor Farm
40 Honor Farm Rd 
Riverton, WY 82501

Event details:

  • Approx. 43 horses and 8 burros available
  • Sales animals available
  • Trained animals available

 

Day 1 - 1:30 Preview of trained animals and bidder registration
Day 2 - 10:30 am Competitive bid adoption for saddle, halter started, and pack horses. Along with halter started and pack burros.

 

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: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Adoption at noon

May 18, 2024
Open: 6 a.m. - noon

Wills Ag Barn and Arena 
13551 Rogers Rd
Willis, TX 77378

Event details:

  • Approx. 80 horses and 40 burros available

May 17, 2024
Open: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

May 18, 2024
Open: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Delta Wild Horse & Burro Facility
600 N 400 W
Delta, UT 84624

Event details:

Additional information:

Gentling clinic on both days.

May 24, 2024
Open: 9 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

May 25, 2024
Open: 8 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

May 26, 2024
Open: 8 a.m. - noon

Weld County Fairgrounds
525 N. 15th Ave.
Greeley, CO 80631

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. 

May 31, 2024
Open: 9 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

June 1, 2024
Open: 9 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
by appointment only

Ewing Off-Range Corral
22295 Sheep Farm Road
Ewing, IL 62864

Event details:

Additional information:

Please email BLM_ES_NSDO_WHB@blm.gov with Attention:  Ewing and preferred pickup day and three time slots.  

June 1, 2024
Open: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Wind River Wild Horse Ranch 
8616 US-287 
Lander, WY 82520

Event details:

June 6, 2024
Open: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

June 7, 2024
Open: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

June 8, 2024
Open: 8 a.m. - noon

Santa Rosa County Fairgrounds 
8604 Bobby Brown Road 
Milton, FL 32583
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Event details:

June 7, 2024
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

June 8, 2024
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Boise Wild Horse Off-Range Corral
12466 Pleasant Valley Road 
Kuna, Idaho 83634
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Event details:

June 7, 2024
Open: 8 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Delta Wild Horse & Burro Facility
600 N 400 W
Delta, UT 84624

Event details:

June 7, 2024
Open: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

June 8, 2024
Open: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Shale Knoll Arena 
126 Sherks Church Rd 
Annville, PA 17003

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
Open: 9 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

June 8, 2024
Open: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

June 9, 2024
Open: 8 a.m. - noon

Douglas County Fairgrounds 
500 Fairgrounds Rd 
Castle Rock, CO 80104

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 8, 2024
Open: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Deerwood Ranch 
599 State HWY 11
Laramie, WY 82070

Event details:

Additional information:

Load out starts after brand inspections are finished. 

June 8, 2024
Open: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Sunshine Arena at Goshen County Fairgrounds 
4740 US Highway 26/85
Torrington, WY 82240

Event details:

Additional information:

3rd Annual Spring Mustang Rendezvous. First come, first served.

June 8, 2024
Open: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

June 9, 2024
Open: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

MetraPark Inner Field
308 6th Ave N
Billings, MT, 59101

Event details:

Additional information:

Day one: Doors open at 9am, Auction and Adoption begins at 11am; FCFS after auction ends.
Day two: CLINIC: First touch with Mustang Matt: 9-11 AM – 1- 3 PM

The clinic is free and open to the public to audit. All animals used in the clinic will be available for adoption.  There will be two trained animals available from the Wyoming Honor Farm. 

June 14, 2024
Open: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

June 15, 2024
Open: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Meadow Event Park
13048 Meadow Farm Road
Doswell, VA 23047
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Event details:

Additional information:

Travis Tolbert, (202) 400-1532, tltolbert@blm.gov 

June 15, 2024
Open: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Northern Nevada Correctional Center
1721 Snyder Ave
Carson City, Nevada 89701  

Event details:

Additional information:

Preview: 9-10 a.m. Bidding: 10 a.m. 

June 21, 2024
Open: 9 a.m. - noon

Canon City Facility, Department of Corrections
US Hwy 50 & Evans Blvd
Canon City, CO. 81215  

Event details:

Additional information:

Meet at gate 8:30 AM MST. Limited to 10 adopters, and 1 guest (18yrs 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 June 7th, 2024 

June 21, 2024
Viewing: 3 p.m.

June 22, 2024
Open: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Auction: 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.

June 23, 2024
Open: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
 

Napa Valley Horsemen Association
1200 Foster Rd
Napa, CA 94558

Event details:

June 21, 2024
Open: 8 a.m. - noon

Wheatland Off Range Corral
1005 N. Wheatland Hwy  
Wheatland, WY 82201   

Event details:

Additional information:

Live competitive auction begins at 9 a.m., first come, first served after auction. 
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/. 

June 21, 2024
Open: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Adoption begins at 10 a.m.

June 22, 2024
Open: 8 a.m. - noon

Checotah Round Up Club Arena 
42275 HWY 266
Checotah, OK 74426   

Event details:

July 11, 2024
Open: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

June 12, 2024
Open: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

June 13, 2024
Open: 8 a.m. - noon

GA National Fairgrounds
401 Larry Walker Parkway,
Perry, GA 31069   

Event details:

July 12, 2024
Open: 9 a.m. - noon

Canon City Facility, Department of Corrections
US Hwy 50 Evans BLVD
Canon City, CO 81215

Event details:

Additional information:

Meet at gate 8:30 a.m. Limited to 10 adopters, and 1 guest (18yrs 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 June 28th, 2024.

 

July 12, 2024
Open: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Delta Wild Horse & Burro Facility
600 N 400 W
Delta, UT 84624

Event details:

July 12, 2024
Open: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

July 13, 2024
Open: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Prairie Rose Arena
11045 NE 56th St 
Elkhart, IA 50073

Event details:

Additional information:

Appointment preferred. Please email BLM_ES_NSDO_WHB@blm.gov with Attention: Elkhart, IA with your preferred pickup day and three time slots.

July 12, 2024
Open: 9 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
by appointment only

July 13, 2024
Open: 9 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
by appointment only

Ewing Off-Range Corral
22295 Sheep Farm Road 
Ewing, IL 62864

Event details:

Additional information:

Please email BLM_ES_NSDO_WHB@blm.gov with Attention:  Ewing and preferred pickup day and three time slots. 

July 12, 2024
Open: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Adoption begins at noon

July 13, 2024
Open: 8 a.m. - noon

Claremore Expo Center
400 Veterans Pkwy
Claremore, OK 74017

Event details:

  • Approx. 80 horses and 40 burros available
July 19, 2024
Open: 8 a.m. - noon

Wheatland Off Range Corral
1005 N. Wheatland Hwy 
Wheatland, WY 82201 

Event details:

Additional information:

Live Competitive Auction begins at 9 a.m. first come, first served after auction. 
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/.

July 19, 2024
Open: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

July 20, 2024
Open: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

July 21, 2024
Open: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Lions Park
789-829 S Lions Park Dr 
Cheyenne, WY 82001 

Event details:

  • Approx. 20 horses available
  • Trained animals available

Additional information:

Cheyenne Frontier Days Wild Horse and Burro Adoption at Lions Park
July 19-July 26
Live auction on July 26th at 5:30 p.m.
Daily demonstrations: July 19th - July 25th 10:30 a.m. to noon and 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Location: In Lions Park, between the South side of S. Lions Park Drive and 8th Ave.  Cheyenne, WY 82001

Note: The number of trained horses (saddle/halter) and halter started burros will be more exact closer to the event day. 
 

July 25, 2024
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

July 26, 2024
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

July 27, 2024
8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Downtown Mustangs
1246 NW 40th Ave
Bell, FL 32619

Event details:

July 26, 2024
Open: 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Mustang Matt Facility
736 Alvista Loop 
Hamilton, MT, 59840 

Event details:

Additional information:

First Touch Gentling Clinic: 9 am to 4 pm with Mustang Matt.

The clinic is free and open to the public to watch. Please bring a chair, water, and a note pad.
Animals may be available for adoption at this time.
Please email BLM_MT_LLMT931_WHB@blm.gov or call/text 406-740-1356 for questions on animal availability after July 15th.

July 26, 2024
Open: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

July 27, 2024
Open: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Fall Creek Falls Equestrian 
2129 Watson Loop
Pikeville, TN 37367 

Event details:

Additional information:

Email darussell@blm.gov or call 601-376-8057 or contact Rebecca Bowman at 859-489-8141 for info. 
Animal viewing at: Fallcreekfallsequestrian.com

Clinic begins at 10am on Saturday. Along with the clinic there will be a demo and mustang care class. All are open and free to the public to audit and attend.

August 2, 2024
Open: 9 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. by appointment only

August 3, 2024
Open: 9 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
by appointment only

Ewing Off-Range Corral
22295 Sheep Farm Road
Ewing, IL 62864

Event details:

Additional information:

Please email BLM_ES_NSDO_WHB@blm.gov with Attention: Ewing and preferred pickup day and three time slots.  

August 2, 2024
10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Adoption begins at noon

August 3, 2024
8 a.m. - noon

Comanche County Fairgrounds
920 S Sheridan Road
Lawton, OK 73505

Event details:

August 9, 2024
8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Delta Wild Horse & Burro Facility
600 N 400 W
Delta, UT 84624
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Event details:

August 15, 2024
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

August 16, 2024
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

August 17, 2024
8 a.m. - noon

Simpsons Event Center
307 Cultivation Circle
Monroe, NC 28112

Event details:

August 16, 2024
9 a.m. - noon*

Canon City Facility, Department of Corrections
US Hwy 50 & Evans Blvd
Canon City, CO. 81215  

Event details:

August 16, 2024
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

August 17, 2024
8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Ohio Horse Park
400 Bobcat Ln
Franklin Furnace, OH 45629

Event details:

August 24, 2024
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Wyoming Mustang and Burro Days
Rafter MD Quarter Horse Arena and Event Center
210 Sybille Creek Rd
Wheatland, WY 82201

Event details:

September 6, 2024
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

September 7, 2024
8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Ozauke County Horse Facility
W67N866 Washington Ave
Cedarburg, WI 53012
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Event details:

September 6, 2024
Open: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. by appointment only

September 7, 2024
Open: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
by appointment only

Ewing Off-Range Corral
22295 Sheep Farm Road
Ewing, IL 62864

Event details:

September 7, 2024
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Wind River Wild Horse Ranch
8616 HWY 287
Lander WY 82520

Event details:

September 13, 2024
1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Preview of trained animals and bidder registration begins at 1:30

September 14, 2024
8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Competitive bid adoption for saddle, halter started, and pack horses, along with halter started and pack burros begins at 10:30 a.m..

Wyoming Honor Farm
40 Honor Farm Rd 
Riverton, WY 82501

Event details:

  • Approx. 43 horses and 8 burros available
  • Trained animals available
  • 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. 

September 19, 2024
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

September 20, 2024
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

September 21, 2024
8 a.m. - noon

Cullman County Ag Trade Center
17465 US Highway 31
Cullman, AL

Event details:

September 20, 2024
Open: 8 a.m. - noon
Live Auction: 9 a.m.

Wheatland Off Range Corral
1005 N. Wheatland Hwy
Wheatland, WY 82201 

Event details:

September 28, 2024
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Deerwood Ranch Public Off-Range Pasture
599 State HWY 11
Laramie, WY 82070

Event details:

October 4, 2024
Open: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. by appointment only

October 5, 2024
Open: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
by appointment only

Ewing Off-Range Corral
22295 Sheep Farm Road
Ewing, IL 62864

Event details:

October 12, 2024
Preview: 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Bidding: 10 a.m.

Northern Nevada Correctional Center
1721 Snyder Ave
Carson City, Nevada 89701  

Event details:

  • Approx. 12 wild horses and 1 wild burro available for adoption
  • Trained animals available
  • Find more information

October 17, 2024
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

October 18, 2024
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

October 20, 2024
8 a.m. - noon

Southeastern Livestock Pavilion
2232 NE Jacksonville Rd
Ocala, FL
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Event details:

October 18, 2024
Open: 8 a.m.
Live Auction: 9 a.m.

Wheatland Off Range Corral
1005 N. Wheatland Hwy
Wheatland, WY 82201 

Event details:

November 1, 2024
Open: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. by appointment only

November 2, 2024
Open: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
by appointment only

Ewing Off-Range Corral
22295 Sheep Farm Road
Ewing, IL 62864

Event details:

November 1, 2024
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

November 2, 2024
8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Civil War Arena 
11838 Civil War 
Carthage, MO

Event details:

November 14, 2024
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

November 15, 2024
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

November 16, 2024
8 a.m. - noon

SugArena at Arcadiana Fairgrounds
713 Northwest Bypass (Hwy 3212)
New Iberia, LA

Event details:

Wild Horse and Burro Online Corral

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