See and learn about wild horses at National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center
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BAKER CITY, Ore. – The Bureau of Land Management’s National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center is connecting visitors to public lands and America’s natural and cultural heritage with a free, one-day wild horse program.
From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 9, guests will be able to learn about wild horses on western lands, see a trainer demonstrating the “first touch” on a wild horse, and meet adopted wild horses. This event is part of a fee-free day for all visitors to the center and site.
BLM Wild Horse and Burro specialists will be on hand to answer questions and provide information about wild horse management, adoptions, and the history of the program. Two wild horses will be on site and available for adoption. For more information regarding adopting a wild horse, visit https://www.blm.gov/programs/wild-horse-and-burro.
Guest trainer Lesley Neuman has an uncommon gift for guiding a wild horse from panicked captivity to comfort and confidence in humans. In addition to the two mustangs available for adoption, three adopted wild horses and their owners will be on hand to share their personal adoption experiences.
At 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. the documentary film “Unbranded” will be shown in the Leo Adler Theater. The 106-minute film follows the story of 4 young Texans who adopted 16 wild mustangs, trained them, and undertook an epic journey on horseback border to border from Mexico to Canada.
The Bureau of Land Management National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center is located five miles east of Baker City, Ore., on Highway 86. Take Exit 302 from I-84. The Center is open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily. Admission for adults is $8 and $4.50 for seniors; children 15 and under are admitted for free. Federal passes are also accepted. Call (541) 523-1843 for updates on programs and events or visit oregontrail.blm.gov.
The BLM manages more than 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.