Oct. 3: BLM Colorado offers wild horses and burros for adoption in Grand Junction
Event Description
The Bureau of Land Management will host wild horse and burro adoptions Oct. 3-4, 2025, at the fairgrounds in Grand Junction, Colorado.
The horses and burros will be available for adoption to individuals who are eligible and can provide good homes.
“The BLM has placed nearly 300,000 wild horses and burros into private care since 1971,” said Alan Bittner, BLM Colorado Deputy State Director for Resources. “This is an opportunity to provide a good home to one of America’s Living Legends.”
To qualify to adopt a wild horse:
Applicants must be at least 18 years old with no record of animal abuse.
Homes must have a minimum of 400 square feet of corral space per animal, with access to food, water, and shelter.
Corral fence must meet height requirements:
Adult horses - 6 feet
Yearlings - 5 feet
Trailers must be stock type, covered, with swing gates and sturdy walls/floors.
To learn more about BLM’s Wild Horse and Burro program, visit https://www.blm.gov/whb.
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.