Adopt a wild horse in Wyoming during Day of the American West
South Lions Park
Cheyenne, WY 82001
United States
Event Description
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – As part of the Day of the American West, the Bureau of Land Management Wyoming will offer trained wild horses for adoption on July 23, 2026, at Cheyenne Frontier Days, in conjunction with America’s 250th anniversary celebration.
Following a live training demonstration beginning at 4 p.m., the BLM will offer halter- and saddle-started wild horses through a competitive-bid auction for qualified adopters.
Animals offered at this event are healthy, vaccinated, and ready for their new home. BLM staff will be on site to assist with applications and answer questions. To qualify, applicants must be at least 18 years old and able to provide a safe, humane home. Find the full list of BLM’s adoption and purchasing requirements.
Each of the animals available for adoption have been removed from overpopulated herds roaming Western public rangelands. Adopting or purchasing a wild horse from the BLM not only provides a rewarding partnership but also supports the agency’s efforts to responsibly manage healthy herds and healthy public rangelands.
Freedom and Liberty, the BLM’s wild horse and burro ambassadors, will be in attendance as part of the celebration of 250 years of American independence. Visitors will have the opportunity to meet these living symbols of the American West and learn more about their journey.
The BLM manages and protects wild horses and burros as required by the Wild Free Roaming Horses and Burros Act, working to maintain a thriving natural ecological balance on public lands. Learn more about the Wild Horse and Burro Program.
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The BLM manages about 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.