Educational Resources

The history, ecology and management of wild horses and burros on public lands are fascinating topics for all ages. The BLM encourages students, teachers and anybody else interested in learning about wild horses and burros to explore these resources and discover why these living legends are so ingrained in the cultural heritage of the United States, and why management is so important to their wellbeing. 

Additional BLM educational resources can be found in Classrooms Investigations

Classroom Activity Books

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Wild Horse and Burro Activity Book

A fun, activity-filled book for learners of all ages interested in the history of wild horses and burros, how they survive in the wild, and why BLM manages herds on public lands. 

Cover of the answer key to the activity book, showing horses running on a plain.

Wild Horse and Burro Activity Book Answer Key

Find answers to the activities and quizzes in the Wild Horse and Burro Activity Book. 

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Wild Horse and Burro Activity Book Certificate

When a learner has completed the Wild Horse and Burro Activity Book, download this certificate, insert a name and date, and print! 

Discussion Guides

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Horse Rich, Dirt Poor Video Discussion Guide

This discussion guide helps educators use the 15-minute video "Horse Rich, Dirt Poor" to explain how important it is to carefully manage wild horses as part of a balance on public lands.

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A horse running away from camera

A wild horse in the Challis Herd Management Area, Idaho

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Three horses looking at camera

Three wild horses in the Big Summit Wild Horse Territory (U.S. Forest Service), Oregon

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A group of wild horses in sage brush

A group of wild horses in the Clan Alpine Herd Management Area, Nevada

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Horses running in snow

Four wild horses run across snowy sage brush in the Flanigan Herd Management Area, Nevada

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Wild horses drinking in the Lost Creek/Stewart Creek herd management areas, Wyoming

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A wild horse standing on a snowy field in the Lost Creek/Stewart Creek herd management areas, Wyoming

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Burros standing on a rocky landscape

Colorful wild burros in the Marietta Wild Burro Range, Nevada

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A wild horse in the Mowdy Public Off-Range Pasture, Oklahoma

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A stunning wild horse in the Murderer's Creek Wild Horse Territory (U.S. Forest Service), California

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Two wild horses standing on a ridge in the Pryor Mountain Wild Horse Range, Montana

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A wild burro in the Red Rock Herd Management Area, Nevada

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A wild horse showing off its freeze mark at the Svaty Ranch Public Off-Range Pasture, Kansas

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An overhead shot of a group of wild horses trailing through the Swasey Mountains Herd Management Area, Utah

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Featured Video

Learn about the story of America's wild horses and burros! Find other educational videos on the Wild Horse and Burro YouTube

Wild Horse and Burro Facts and Statistics

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