Wild horse and burro adoption planned for Red Bluff Fairgrounds this May

REDDING, Calif.  —  The Bureau of Land Management is hosting a wild horse and burro adoption from May 15–17 at the Tehama County Fairgrounds in Red Bluff. The BLM will offer 31 animals, including 10 yearling geldings, 10 fillies, five mares, three jacks, and three jennys, gathered from western rangelands. 

"Since 1971, the BLM has placed over 300,000 wild horses and burros into private care," said BLM California Wild Horse and Burro Specialist Pat Farris. "This adoption is a chance to give one of America's living legends a lasting home."

The event schedule is as follows:

• Friday, May 15: Public viewing, 3–5 p.m.
• Saturday, May 16: Silent bid, 9–10 a.m.; first-come, first-served adoption, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
• Sunday, May 17: First-come, first-served adoption, 8 a.m.–3 p.m.

BLM staff will be on site to answer questions and help with the application process. Animals will be available for viewing in the pens behind the Pauline Davis Pavilion in the northeast section of the fairgrounds.

Prospective adopters are encouraged to get pre-approved before event day by submitting an application through the BLM's Online Corral at https://wildhorsesonline.blm.gov/. Applicants who receive pre-approval should bring a printed copy of their approved application to the adoption.

To qualify to adopt a wild horse or burro:

• 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; Burros — 4.5 feet.
• Trailers must be stock type, covered, with swing gates and sturdy walls/floors.

For more information, contact:

Erin Simmons, Wild Horse and Burro Coordinator, BLM California Wild Horse and Burro Program (707) 510-7325

To learn more about BLM's Wild Horse and Burro program, visit https://www.blm.gov/whb.