Wild Horse and Burro
Two youth pet a gray horse.

Let’s talk about Mustang Camp

In partnership with the BLM, Utah State University Extension’s 4-H “Mustang Camp: Healthy Lands and Healthy Horses” has been helping youth explore what it really means to care for shared landscapes in the American West.
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Megan Velasquez, WHB Compliance Specialist moves horses in one of the corrals.

Placing Wild Horses and Burros East of the Mississippi, Supporting Healthy Herds and Public Lands in the West

The two recent events in Missouri and Mississippi below are perfect examples of the hard work, commitment, and creativity BLM staff bring to connecting wild horses and burros with new homes – and to telling the story of why that work matters.
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The wild burro's face could be seen peeking out from the septic tank.

From a wild burro’s ‘crappy’ situation to rescue thanks to the BLM and helpful neighbors

A crappy situation turned into a happy ending thanks to the quick teamwork of the Bureau of Land Management and some helpful neighbors in northwestern Arizona.
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A man in a red, silk coat and black top hat with a black wild horse performing in Theater Equus at the Horse World Expo in Harrisburg, PA. “Theater Equus” is a nighttime theatrical show featuring horses trick riding, and performing stunts, precision drills, and musical performances that showcase the athleticism, trust, and partnership between riders and their horses in a family-friendly entertainment setting.

A Legacy in the Saddle: Three Riders, One Wild Beginning

Joe and Jen Musicaro, along with their daughter Reagan, embarked on a transformative journey by adopting and training wild mustangs, which reshaped their horsemanship and expanded their equestrian careers. Their experience highlights the unique bond between humans and wild horses and the impact of the Bureau of Land Management's adoption program.
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A group of people sit on a truck bed decorated with an American flag and bunting.

BLM Eastern States showcases wild horses at Dixie National Parade

The streets of downtown Jackson, Mississippi, came alive on Feb. 14, 2026, as thousands gathered for the 61st annual Dixie National Parade, a signature event of the Dixie National Livestock Show and Rodeo.
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A woman poses for a photo with a horse and burro wearing a cowboy hat.

Where science meets stewardship

BLM’s June Wendlandt blends science and stewardship in the Wild Horse and Burro Program—using data to manage rangelands and helping more horses and burros find good homes through adoptions.
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