Recently Gathered Challis Wild Horses Available for Adoption
507 Upper Hot Springs Road
Challis, ID 83226
United States
Event Description
CHALLIS, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management invites the public to a wild horse adoption event for several of the recently gathered Challis wild horses at the Challis Wild Horse Off-Range Corral, Nov. 13 – 15, 2026. There will be a public viewing Nov. 13 from noon – 4 p.m. Then on Nov. 14 the gates will open at 9 a.m., with competitive bidding beginning Saturday at 10:30 a.m. for one hour. From 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. and again on Sunday from 9 a.m. to noon, the remaining wild horses will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
“These Challis horses offer adopters the chance to work with animals valued for their steady dispositions, distinctive colors and sound builds,” said Challis Wild Horse Specialist Kevin Lloyd. “We look forward to helping each horse find a capable, committed home.”
There will be 18 weanlings, 31 yearling to four-year-old geldings and 48 yearling to four-year-old mares. Additionally there will be several horses age five and over available. BLM periodically removes excess animals from the range to maintain healthy herds and to protect other rangeland resources. The Adoption and Sale Program is essential for achieving these important management goals.
BLM staff will approve applications onsite. To qualify to adopt, applicants must be at least 18 years old, with no record of animal abuse. Qualified homes must have a minimum of four hundred square feet of corral space per animal, with access to food, water, and shelter. A six-foot corral fence is required for adult horses; five feet for yearlings; and four-and-a-half feet for burros. All animals must be loaded in covered, stock-type trailers with swing gates and sturdy walls and floors. BLM staff will be on hand to assist with the application process.
Since 1973, BLM has placed nearly 300,000 of these animals in approved homes through adoption and sales programs. The agency continues to work with partners nationwide to expand placement opportunities, promote responsible stewardship, and support healthy herds and rangelands on public lands.
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.