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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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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May 16, 2024 May 17, 2024 May 18, 2024 |
South Congaree Arena Event details:
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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 |
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 May 18, 2024 |
Wills Ag Barn and Arena Event details:
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May 17, 2024 |
Delta Wild Horse & Burro Facility Event details:
Additional information: Gentling clinic on both days. |
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. |
May 31, 2024 June 1, 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. |
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 |
Boise Wild Horse Off-Range Corral Event details:
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June 7, 2024 Open: 8 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
Delta Wild Horse & Burro Facility 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. |
June 8, 2024 Open: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. |
Deerwood Ranch 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 Event details:
Additional information: 3rd Annual Spring Mustang Rendezvous. First come, first served. |
June 8, 2024 June 9, 2024 |
MetraPark Inner Field Event details:
Additional information: Day one: Doors open at 9am, Auction and Adoption begins at 11am; FCFS after auction ends. 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 June 15, 2024 |
Meadow Event Park 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 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 Event details:
Additional information: Meet at gate 8:30 AM MST. Limited to 10 adopters, and 1 guest (18yrs old and older ONLY) |
June 21, 2024 June 22, 2024 June 23, 2024 |
Napa Valley Horsemen Association Event details:
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June 21, 2024 Open: 8 a.m. - noon |
Wheatland Off Range Corral Event details:
Additional information: Live competitive auction begins at 9 a.m., first come, first served after auction. |
June 21, 2024 June 22, 2024 |
Checotah Round Up Club Arena Event details:
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July 11, 2024 June 12, 2024 June 13, 2024 |
GA National Fairgrounds Event details:
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July 12, 2024 Open: 9 a.m. - noon |
Canon City Facility, Department of Corrections Event details:
Additional information: Meet at gate 8:30 a.m. Limited to 10 adopters, and 1 guest (18yrs old and older ONLY)
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July 12, 2024 Open: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
Delta Wild Horse & Burro Facility Event details:
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July 12, 2024 July 13, 2024 |
Prairie Rose Arena 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 July 13, 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. |
July 12, 2024 July 13, 2024 |
Claremore Expo Center Event details:
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July 19, 2024 Open: 8 a.m. - noon |
Wheatland Off Range Corral Event details:
Additional information: Live Competitive Auction begins at 9 a.m. first come, first served after auction. |
July 19, 2024 July 20, 2024 July 21, 2024 |
Lions Park Event details:
Additional information: Cheyenne Frontier Days Wild Horse and Burro Adoption at Lions Park 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 July 26, 2024 July 27, 2024 |
Downtown Mustangs Event details: |
July 26, 2024 Open: 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. |
Mustang Matt Facility 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. |
July 26, 2024 July 27, 2024 |
Fall Creek Falls Equestrian Event details:
Additional information: Email darussell@blm.gov or call 601-376-8057 or contact Rebecca Bowman at 859-489-8141 for info. 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 August 3, 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. |
August 2, 2024 August 3, 2024 |
Comanche County Fairgrounds Event details:
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August 9, 2024 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
Delta Wild Horse & Burro Facility Event details:
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August 15, 2024 August 16, 2024 August 17, 2024 |
Simpsons Event Center Event details:
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August 16, 2024 9 a.m. - noon* |
Canon City Facility, Department of Corrections Event details:
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August 16, 2024 August 17, 2024 |
Ohio Horse Park Event details:
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August 24, 2024 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. |
Wyoming Mustang and Burro Days Event details:
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September 6, 2024 September 7, 2024 |
Ozauke County Horse Facility Event details:
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September 6, 2024 September 7, 2024 |
Ewing Off-Range Corral Event details:
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September 7, 2024 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. |
Wind River Wild Horse Ranch Event details:
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September 13, 2024 September 14, 2024 |
Wyoming Honor Farm Event details:
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September 19, 2024 September 20, 2024 September 21, 2024 |
Cullman County Ag Trade Center Event details:
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September 20, 2024 Open: 8 a.m. - noon Live Auction: 9 a.m. |
Wheatland Off Range Corral Event details:
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September 28, 2024 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. |
Deerwood Ranch Public Off-Range Pasture Event details:
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October 4, 2024 October 5, 2024 |
Ewing Off-Range Corral Event details:
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October 12, 2024 Preview: 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. Bidding: 10 a.m. |
Northern Nevada Correctional Center Event details:
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October 17, 2024 October 18, 2024 October 20, 2024 |
Southeastern Livestock Pavilion Event details:
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October 18, 2024 Open: 8 a.m. Live Auction: 9 a.m. |
Wheatland Off Range Corral Event details:
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November 1, 2024 November 2, 2024 |
Ewing Off-Range Corral Event details:
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November 1, 2024 November 2, 2024 |
Civil War Arena Event details:
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November 14, 2024 November 15, 2024 November 16, 2024 |
SugArena at Arcadiana Fairgrounds Event details:
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