BLM Arizona Offers Wild Burros at Florence Placement Events

FLORENCE, Ariz. — Join the Bureau of Land Management and the Arizona Department of Corrections-Arizona Corrections Industries (ACI) for burro placement events from 9 a.m. to noon on Fridays, July 31, Aug. 7 and Aug. 14 at the Florence Wild Horse and Burro Training and Off-Range Corral, 17989 E. Butte Avenue in Florence, Arizona. All visitors must follow Arizona Department of Corrections rules while at the facility. 

Most animals available at these events are untrained. Untrained animals are $125 on a first come, first served basis. 

On Aug.14, burros trained by ACI inmate trainers will be available. On that day there will be a training demonstration at 9:30 a.m., followed by an auction of the trained animals. Trained burros start at $500. Any trained animals which were not sold at auction will be available on a first come, first served basis. 

All animals available have been examined by a veterinarian, vaccinated, de-wormed, and have a current negative Coggins test.

Those who are interested in bringing home a wild horse or burro are encouraged to apply online prior to the event through the BLM’s Online Corral. On-site applications will also be available and can be approved during the event. To qualify to adopt/purchase, you must be 18 years of age, have approved facilities to keep the animal(s), and proper transportation home for the animal(s) from the event site. BLM staff will load each animal into a BLM-approved trailer provided by the adopter. 

The BLM offers wild horses and burros gathered from BLM-managed public lands to qualified individuals who must demonstrate humane care for the animal. Wild horses and burros are known for their sure-footedness, strength, intelligence, and endurance. With kindness and patience, these animals can be trained for many uses.

For more information and adoption/purchase qualifications, call the BLM at 1-866-4MUSTANGS (1-866-468-7826) or visit the Florence Off-Range Facility webpage.  

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