Recently Gathered Saylor Creek Wild Horses Available for Adoption

BOISE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management invites the public to a wild horse adoption event for several of the recently gathered Saylor Creek wild horses at the Boise Wild Horse Off-Range Corral, on October 17–18, 2026. Gates open October 17 and 18 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. Additionally, a few wild burros will be available for adoption.

"Idaho's wild horses are known for their good temperament, color and conformation," said Jarbidge Wild Horse Specialist Katie Shewmaker. "They tend to be very popular with our adopters."

There will be 25 two- to five-year-old geldings, ten two- to five-year-old mares and six yearlings 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.