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BLM Announces Additional Animal Details for Open Prairie Wild Horse and Burro Adoption Event

Montana-Dakotas
Eastern Montana/Dakotas DO
Media Contact
Brittany Jones
BLM Office:
Eastern Montana/Dakotas District Office

DICKINSON, N.D. — The Bureau of Land Management has released additional details about the animals that will be offered during the 2026 Open Prairie Wild Horse and Burro Adoption Event and the Hanna Catalino Liberty Horsemanship gentling clinic, set for July 10-12 at the Stark County Fairgrounds in Dickinson. Admission is free.

The BLM previously announced that 39 untrained animals will be available for adoption. Newly confirmed information outlines the specific makeup of the wild horses and burros gathered from herd management areas across the West.

Wild horses available:

  • 11 adult mares ages 3 to 9. These mares come from the Twin Peaks Herd Management Area in California; the Eagle HMA in Nevada; and the Stewart Creek and Conant Creek HMAs in Wyoming. Colors include black, brown, gray, bay, chestnut, and sorrel.
  • 11 adult geldings ages 3 to 5. These geldings were gathered from the Conant Creek HMA in Wyoming and the Antelope Valley HMA in Nevada. Most are bay or black.

Wild burros available:

  • 17 female burros ages 2 to 18. These burros come from the Alamo, Lake Pleasant and Big Sandy HMAs in Arizona. Their colors include gray, brown, blue roan, and red roan.

Event schedule and activities:

Animals may be viewed Friday, July 10, from 3 to 7 p.m. Adoptions will take place Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on a first-come, first-served basis. The adoption fee is $125.

Horsemanship clinician Hanna Catalino will lead a gentling clinic Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

This year’s event also commemorates America’s 250th birthday, featuring a special appearance by Freedom, a wild horse, and Liberty, a wild burro.

Adoption planning:

Out-of-state adopters are encouraged to call ahead to coordinate travel, health certificates, and brand inspection requirements. Adoption applications may be completed onsite or in advance at wildhorsesonline.blm.gov.

For more information on adopting a wild horse or burro or to find additional events, visit BLM.gov/WHB.

For more information, call 406-720‑0385.  

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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.