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Adoption and Sale Events

The BLM offers wild horses and burros for adoption or purchase at events across the country throughout the year. The most current adoption and sale event schedule is provided below. All times are in local time and subject to change without notice. Please contact the National Information Center or the relevant BLM office for more information about a specific event. 

Online Corral 

Apply, view and place your bid to adopt or purchase a wild horse or burro online during a scheduled competitive auction event. Visit the Online Corral to begin

Schedule

 Event Details

March 4 - 11, 2024

  • New adoption applications should be submitted by March 1st to allow adequate time for review.
  • Available pick-up locations 5/10 Cassopolis, MI; 5/17 West Columbia, SC; 6/7 Milton, FL; 6/7 Annville, PA; 6/14 Doswell, VA. Check animal profile for full list of available pick-up locations before placing bid.
  • Sale animals available
  • Adoption incentive available 

May 6 - 13, 2024

  • New adoption applications should be submitted by May 4th to allow adequate time for review.
  • Available pick-up locations 7/12 Perry, GA; 7/12 Elkhart, IA; 8/16 Monroe, NC and Franklin Furnace, OH. Check animal profile for full list of available pick-up locations before placing bid. 
  • Sale animals available
  • Adoption incentive available

July 8 - 15, 2024

  • New adoption applications should be submitted by July 5th to allow adequate time for review.
  • Available pick-up locations 9/6-7 Cedarburg, WI; 9/19-21 Cullman; AL; 10/17-20 Ocala, FL. Check animal profile for full list of available pick-up locations before placing bid. 
  • Sale animals available
  • Adoption incentive available

September 9 - 16, 2024

  • New adoption applications should be submitted by September 6th to allow adequate time for review.
  • Available pick-up locations 11/14-16 New Iberia, LA. Check animal profile for full list of available pick-up locations before placing bid. 
  • Sale animals available
  • Adoption incentive available

Off-site and facility adoption/sale events

Attend an off-site or BLM facility event to view available animals, submit an application and bring home your own wild horse or burro. 

Schedule

Location

February 22, 2024
Open: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

February 23, 2024
Open: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

February 24, 2024
Open: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

MS Fairgrounds Barn 11
1207 Mississippi Street
Jackson, MS 39202

Event details:

February 23, 2024
Open: 10 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Adoption begins at noon

February 24, 2024
Open: 8 a.m. - noon

Hill Country Youth Event Center 
3785 HWY 27
Kerrville, TX 78028

Event details:

February 24, 2024
Preview: 9 a.m.
Bidding: 10 a.m.

Carson City, NV
Northern Nevada Correctional Center
1721 Snyder Ave
Carson City, NV

Event details:

  • Approx. 12 horses and 1 burro available
  • Trained animals available
     

March 1, 2024
Open: 9 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
By appointment only

March 2, 2024
Open: 9 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
By appointment only

Ewing Off-Range Corral
22295 Sheep Farm Road 
Ewing, IL 62864

Event details:

March 3, 2024
Exact times will be shared with approved bidders.

March 7, 2024
Zoom adoption. 7 p.m. Pacific

March 9, 2024
Winning bidders will pick up horses.

Rio Cosumnes Correctional Center, Horse Ranch
12500 Bruceville Road 
Elk Grove, CA 95757

Event details:

  • DAY 1: Live preview of animals on site for approved bidders only.  Afternoon. Exact times will be shared with approved bidders.
  • DAY 2: Zoom adoption. 7 p.m. Pacific Time.
  • DAY 3: Winning bidders will pick up their horses at Rio Cosumnes Correctional Center.
  • Trained animals available.

March 8, 2024
Open: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

March 9, 2024
Open: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

March 10, 2024
Open: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Humboldt County Fairgrounds
1250 5th Street
Ferndale, CA 95536

Event details:

March 12, 2024
Gates open: 8 a.m.
Adoption begins: noon.

 

Held on-site at the facility the second Tuesday of each month.

Pauls Valley Off-Range Corral
N3205 Rd 
Pauls Valley, OK 73075


Directions:
The facility is located on the west side of Interstate 35, approximately 45 miles south of Oklahoma City. Take Exit 74, Kimberlin Road, and go 1/4 mile west, and look for signs at the entrance.

Event details:

March 15, 2024
Open: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Adoption begins at noon.

March 16, 2024
Open: 8 a.m. - noon

Anderson County Youth Livestock Pavilion
750 N US Hwy 287 
Palestine, TX 75803

Event details:

March 15, 2024
Open: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

March 16, 2024
Open: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Champions Center
4122 Laybourne Rd
Springfield, OH 45505

Event details:

Please email BLM_ES_NSDO_WHB@blm.gov
Attention: Springfield, OH
with your preferred pickup day and three time slots

March 21, 2024
Open: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

March 22, 2024
Open: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

March 23, 2024
Open: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Central KY Ag Expo
678 S Wallace Wilkinson Blvd
Liberty, KY 42539

Event details:

March 22, 2024
Open: 9 a.m. - noon
Meet at gate 8:30 a.m. MST.

Canon City Facility, Department of Corrections
US Hwy 50 Evans BLVD
Canon City, CO 81215

Event details:

Limited to 10 adopters, and guest (18 years old and older ONLY). Must have current Adoption Application. Must call the Royal Gorge Wild Horse & Burro Office at 719-269-8539 to be added to the schedule.

A Consent to Search Form must be emailed to BLM_CO_WHB@blm.gov by March 8, 2024

March 22, 2024
Open: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

March 23, 2024
Open: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Diamond Bar Arena
6055 Central Ave 
Ceres, CA 95307

Event details:

Additional Information:

This adoption is in conjunction with the Backcountry Horsemen of California's annual Rendezvous.  These untouched horses may be from the Surprise Complex HMAs, such as Fox Hog and High Rock, as well as some horses from Twin Peaks HMA.  The burros are from Twin Peaks.   For more information on the Rendezvous, please visit https://bchcalifornia.org/rendezvous.html. For more information, please contact the Litchfield Corrals at 530-254-6575.

April 5, 2024
Open: 9 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
By appointment only

April 6, 2024
Open: 9 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
By appointment only

Ewing Off-Range Corral
22295 Sheep Farm Road 
Ewing, IL 62864

Event details:

Additional Information:

Please email BLM_ES_NSDO_WHB@blm.gov with Attention: Ewing and preferred pickup day and three time slots. 

April 5, 2024
Open: 8 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

April 6, 2024
Open: 8 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Clinic starts at 10 a.m.

Fall Creek Falls Equestrian
2129 Watson Loop 
Pikeville, TN 37367

Event details:

Additional Information:

A free gentling clinic along with a demo and mustang care class will take place for free on Saturday, April 6th, starting at 10am. Please contact Dan Russell at darussel@blm.gov or at 601-376-8057 for questions or preapproval or Rebecca Bowman at 859-489-8414. Animals can be viewed online at: fallcreekfallsequestrian.com 

April 12, 2024
Open: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

April 13, 2024
Open: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Cheshire Fairgrounds
247 Monadnock Hwy
Swanzey, NH 03446

Event details:

Please email BLM_ES_NSDO_WHB@blm.gov
Attention: Swanzey, NH
with your preferred pickup day and three time slots

April 18, 2024
Open: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

April 19, 2024
Open: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

April 20, 2024
Open: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Garland County Fairgrounds
4831 Malvern Road,
Hot Springs, AR. 71901

Event details:

April 19, 2024
Open: 8 a.m. - noon

Wheatland Off Range Corral
1005 N. Wheatland Highway
Wheatland WY 82201

Event details:

Additional Information:

Live Competitive Auction begins at 9 a.m., afterwards, remaining animals will be available on a first come, first served basis until 12:00 p.m. and load out after all paperwork is processed. 

Check individual events prior for sale or burro availability. Pre-approval for applications available at https://wildhorsesonline.blm.gov/.

April 26, 2024
Open: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Adoption at noon

April 27, 2024
Open: 8 a.m. - noon

Ford Park
5115 Interstate 10 S.
Beaumont, TX 77705

Event details:

April 27, 2024
Open: 8 a.m. - noon

Rock Spring Wild Horse Holding Facility
Rock Springs, WY 82901

Event details:

Additional info:

Directions: From I-80 in Rock Springs, take the Elk Street Exit #104 and go North one mile. Turn Right (East) onto Lionkol Road and go approximately ½ mile.

After the event, the facility will be by appointment only on Thursdays and Fridays. 

May 3, 2024
Open: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
By appointment only

May 4, 2024
Open: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
By appointment only

Ewing Off-Range Corral
22295 Sheep Farm Road 
Ewing, IL 62864

Event details:

Additional info:

Please email BLM_ES_NSDO_WHB@blm.gov with Attention: Ewing and preferred pickup day and three time slots. 

May 10, 2024
Open: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

May 11, 2024
Open: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Red Horse Ranch
64247 Library Rd 
Cassopolis, MI  49031

Event details:

Appointment preferred. Please email BLM_ES_NSDO_WHB@blm.gov Attention: Cassopolis, MI
with your preferred pickup day and three time slots.

May 10, 2024
Open: 9 a.m. - noon

Canon City Facility, Department of Corrections
US Hwy 50 Evans BLVD
Canon City, CO 81215

Event details:

  • Meet at gate 8:30 a.m. MST.
  • A Consent to Search Form must be emailed to BLM_CO_WHB@blm.gov by April 26, 2024
  • Sale Animals Available
  • Adoption incentive available

May 16, 2024
Open: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

May 17, 2024
Open: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

May 18, 2024
Open: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

South Congaree Arena
395 Oak Street 
West Columbia, SC 29172

Event details:

May 17, 2024
Open: 1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

May 18, 2024
Open: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Wyoming Honor Farm
40 Honor Farm Rd 
Riverton, WY 82501

Event details:

  • Approx. 43 horses and 8 burros available
  • Sales animals available
  • Trained animals available

 

Day 1 - 1:30 Preview of trained animals and bidder registration
Day 2 - 10:30 am Competitive bid adoption for saddle, halter started, and pack horses. Along with halter started and pack burros.

 

Additional information:

WYOMING HONOR FARM RULES: Firearms, alcohol, drugs and dogs are not allowed onsite at any time. Phones, cameras, video equipment, and tobacco products must be kept locked in your vehicle. In order to maintain a positive environment for visitors, a reasonable clothing standard must be adhered to. Shorts and form-fitting clothing are prohibited. 

May 17, 2024
Open: 8 a.m. - noon

Wheatland Off Range Corral
1005 N Wheatland Hwy
Wheatland, WY 82201

Event details:

Additional information:

Live competitive auction begins at 9 AM, remaining animals available first come, first served after auction until noon. Load out after all paperwork is processed. Check individual events prior for sale or burro availability. 
Pre-approval for applications available at https://wildhorsesonline.blm.gov/ 

May 17, 2024
Open: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Adoption at noon

May 18, 2024
Open: 6 a.m. - noon

Wills Ag Barn and Arena 
13551 Rogers Rd
Willis, TX 77378

May 24, 2024
Open: 9 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

May 25, 2024
Open: 8 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

May 26, 2024
Open: 8 a.m. - noon

Weld County Fairgrounds
525 N. 15th Ave.
Greeley, CO 80631

Event details:

Additional information:

Viewing and application approval is Friday from 9 to 4, and Sat from 8-10. The competitive bid adoption is Sat from 10:30 to 11. Close out is Sat from 11:15 to 1. Any leftover horses will be made available during close out. Load out starts at Sat at 1:30. All horses need to be picked up Sat, unless prior arrangements have been made in advance. 

June 1, 2024
Open: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Wind River Wild Horse Ranch 
8616 US-287 
Lander, WY 82520

Event details:

June 6, 2024
Open: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

June 7, 2024
Open: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

June 8, 2024
Open: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Santa Rosa County Fairgrounds 
8604 Bobby Brown Road 
Milton, FL 32583

Event details:

June 7, 2024
Open: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

June 8, 2024
Open: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Shale Knoll Arena 
126 Sherks Church Rd 
Annville, PA 17003

Event details:

Additional information:

Appointment preferred. Please email BLM_ES_NSDO_WHB@blm.gov with Attention: Annville, PA with your preferred pickup day and three time slots.

June 7, 2024
Open: 9 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

June 8, 2024
Open: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

June 9, 2024
Open: 8 a.m. - noon

Douglas County Fairgrounds 
500 Fairgrounds Rd 
Castle Rock, CO 80104

Event details:

Additional information:

Viewing and application approval is Friday from 9 to 4, and Sat from 8-10. The competitive bid adoption is Sat from 10:30 to 11. Close out is Sat from 11:15 to 1. Any leftover horses will be made available during close out. Load out starts at Sat at 1:30. All horses need to be picked up Sat, unless prior arrangements have been made in advance.

Wild Horse and Burro Online Corral

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Off-Range Corrals

Adopt or purchase a wild horse or burro from an off-range corral location.

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