Wild Horse and Burro
A foal roped by contractors and walks side by side with contractor's horse.

BLM completes wild horse gather in Adobe Town herd management area

The Bureau of Land Management’s Rawlins Field Office completed the removal of excess wild horses from the Adobe Town herd management area in southwestern Wyoming on August 2, 2025. The gather began on July 15, resulting in a total of 1,677 animals gathered. The total includes two studs that BLM released back into the herd management area on July 31, one mule gathered and later adopted following brand inspection, and one mare and one foal reunited with owner after brand inspection.
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Winner ribbons on display in a colorful array at Forever Branded Bonanza at the Nebraska State Fair

Forever Branded Bonanza shines at Nebraska State Fair

The first-ever Forever Branded Bonanza at the Nebraska State Fair took place August 22–23, 2025, in Grand Island, Nebraska, bringing together Forever Branded, the Nebraska State Fair, and the BLM Wyoming/Nebraska Wild Horse and Burro Program.
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Two burros stand next to each other

Community shows enthusiastic support for Flagstaff wild horse and burro event

The event was a resounding success, with many wild horses and burros finding new homes.
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a small band of wild horses gather in a corral with a water tank

BLM Colorado field office completes wild horse bait trap gather in Sand Wash Basin

After a successful bait trap wild horse gather in Sand Wash Basin Herd Management Area, the Bureau of Land Management Colorado Little Snake Field Office wants to thank our partners and BLM staff who made the safe gather of 42 wild horses a success.
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On June 12, 2025, the Bureau of Land Management wild horse and burro specialist Eddie Vandenburg from the Rawlins field office visited Casper College to share firsthand experience with students enrolled in "The Wild Hrose Effect," course led by Dr. Chad Hanson.

BLM wild horse specialist speaks to Casper College students

On June 12, the Bureau of Land Management wild horse and burro specialist Eddie Vandenburg visited Casper College to share firsthand experience with students. The class was part of The Wild Horse Effect, a course led by Dr. Chad Hanson in the Department of Social and Cultural studies.
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A group of wild horses in a pen.

Myths and facts about motorized vehicle use in managing wild horses and burros

Public involvement is a cornerstone of the Bureau of Land Management’s Wild Horse and Burro Program.
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