2025 Adobe Town Herd Management Area Wild Horse Gather
Purpose of Gather:
This gather is being conducted to remove approximately 1,675 excess wild horses. The area includes nearly 348,000 acres of mostly public lands managed by the BLM intermingled with some private lands. Chronic wild horse overpopulation in fragile ecosystems endangers overall land health, with the possibility of permanent, irrecoverable damage to important resources and impacts to other wildlife populations. Recent infrared aerial surveys have shown wild horse populations exceed the established appropriate management level of 259 to 536 wild horses in the area.
Details of Gather:
This multi-year gather plan will also allow for similar actions in future years whenever the BLM determines populations exceed appropriate levels. Upon arrival at designated holding facilities, the horses will be checked by a veterinarian and readied for the agency’s wild horse Adoption and Sales programs. BLM staff and contractors will use the best available science and handling practices for wild horses while meeting overall gather goals and objectives in accordance with the Comprehensive Animal Welfare Program.
Public Observation:
Opportunities are available for the public to observe the gather operations, provided that doing so does not jeopardize the safety of the animals, staff and observers, or disrupt gather operations. The BLM will escort the public to gather observation sites located on public lands. Participants must provide their own transportation, water and food. The BLM recommends a four-wheel drive, high clearance vehicle. Those interested in observing the gather must notify Jacqueline Alderman at [email protected].
Adoption Information:
All removed horses will be transported to off-range holding facilities located in Canon City, Colorado; Rock Springs, Wyoming; and Wheatland, Wyoming. Upon arrival at the facility, they will be checked by a veterinarian and readied for the agency’s wild horse adoption and sale program. Please visit the BLM’s website at https://www.blm.gov/whb to learn more about adopting a wild horse or burro. If you're interested in volunteering, learn more here: Volunteering | Bureau of Land Management
Background:
The environmental assessment, decision record and determination of NEPA adequacy are available at the BLM National NEPA Register.
- Daily Gather Reports
Tuesday, July 15
Summary: Sunny with temperatures ranging from 50s to low-90s during gather operations.
Animals Gathered: 38 (8 Stallions, 21 Mares, and 9 Foals)
Animals Shipped: 0 (0 Stallions, 0 Mares, and 0 Foals)
Deaths: 0
- Sudden / Acute: 0
- Pre-existing / Chronic: 0
Wednesday, July 16
Summary: Sunny with temperatures ranging from 50s to mid-80s during gather operations.
Animals Gathered: 33 (16 Stallions, 11 Mares, and 6 Foals)
Animals Shipped: 0 (0 Stallions, 0 Mares, and 0 Foals)
Deaths: 1
- Sudden / Acute: 0
- Pre-existing / Chronic: 1
A 10+ year old bay stallion was euthanized due to a pre-existing permanent single eye blindness from a traumatic injury.
Thursday, July 17
Summary: Sunny with temperatures ranging from 50s to high-80s during gather operations.
Animals Gathered: 114 (41 Stallions, 50 Mares, and 23 Foals)
Animals Shipped: 0 (0 Stallions, 0 Mares, and 0 Foals)
Deaths: 0
- Sudden / Acute: 0
- Pre-existing / Chronic: 0
Friday, July 18
Summary: Sunny, cloudy, and some rain with temperatures ranging from 60s to low-80s during gather operations.
Animals Gathered: 106 (44 Stallions, 40 Mares, and 22 Foals)
Animals Shipped: 96 (0 Stallions, 58 Mares, and 38 Foals)
Deaths: 0
- Sudden / Acute: 0
- Pre-existing / Chronic: 0
Saturday, July 19
Summary: Cooler in the morning and warming up into the day, temperatures ranging from 50s to 80s during gather operations.
Animals Gathered: 118 (37 Stallions, 54 Mares, and 27 Foals)
Animals Shipped: 74 (74 Stallions, 0 Mares, and 0 Foals)
Deaths: 0
- Sudden / Acute: 0
- Pre-existing / Chronic: 0
Sunday, July 20
Summary: Sunny with temperatures ranging from 50s to 80s during gather operations.
Animals Gathered: 115 (37 Stallions, 48 Mares, and 30 Foals)
Animals Shipped: 148 (0 Stallions, 99 Mares, and 49 Foals)
Deaths: 1
- Sudden / Acute: 1
A 4-year-old brown mare was found deceased on trailer upon arrival at temporary holding. Necropsy performed and was inconclusive.
- Pre-existing / Chronic: 0
Monday, July 21
Summary: Cloudy with temperatures ranging from 50s to 70s during gather operations.
Animals Gathered: 119 (34 Stallions, 53 Mares, and 32 Foals)
Animals Shipped: 95 (0 Stallions, 65 Mares, and 30 Foals)
Deaths: 2*
- Sudden / Acute: 2
An 18-year-old sorrel mare suffered a broken neck while being transported in a trailer.
*A deceased bay foal was determined to not be part of gather operations. The matter is under investigation. Death not included in total numbers.
- Pre-existing / Chronic: 0
Tuesday, July 22
Summary: Sunny with temperatures ranging from 60s to 80s during gather operations.
Animals Gathered: 42 (12 Stallions, 19 Mares, and 11 Foals)
Animals Shipped: 74 (74 Stallions, 0 Mares, and 0 Foals)
Deaths: 0
- Sudden / Acute: 0
- Pre-existing / Chronic: 0
Wednesday, July 23
Summary: Sunny, light rain, with temperatures ranging from 60s to 80s during gather operations.
Animals Gathered: 175 (90 Stallions, 55 Mares, and 30 Foals)
Animals Shipped: 103 (12 Stallions, 49 Mares, and 42 Foals)
Deaths: 0
- Sudden / Acute: 0
- Pre-existing / Chronic: 0
Thursday, July 24
Summary: Sunny with temperatures ranging from 50s to 80s during gather operations.
Animals Gathered: 19 (9 Stallions, 6 Mares, and 4 Foals)
Animals Shipped: 166 (74 Stallions, 62 Mares, and 30 Foals)
Deaths: 0
- Sudden / Acute: 0
- Pre-existing / Chronic: 0
Friday, July 25
Summary: Sunny with temperatures ranging from 60s to 80s during gather operations.
Animals Gathered: 159 (51 Stallions, 75 Mares, and 33 Foals)
Animals Shipped: 37 (37 Stallions, 0 Mares, and 0 Foals)
Deaths: 0
- Sudden / Acute: 0
- Pre-existing / Chronic: 0
Saturday, July 26
Summary: Sunny with cloud cover, temperatures ranging from 50s to 80s during gather operations.
Animals Gathered: 140 (46 Stallions, 65 Mares, and 29 Foals)
Animals Shipped: 133 (36 Stallions, 60 Mares, and 37 Foals)
Deaths: 0
- Sudden / Acute: 0
- Pre-existing / Chronic: 0
Sunday, July 27
Summary: Sunny and breezy with temperatures ranging from 50s to 80s during gather operations.
Animals Gathered: 100 (34 Stallions, 46 Mares, and 20 Foals)
Animals Shipped: 152 (113 Stallions, 39 Mares, and 0 Foals)
Deaths: 1
- Sudden / Acute: 0
- Pre-existing / Chronic: 1
A 5-year-old bay stud with a non-gather related chronic, pre-existing and non-recoverable eye condition was euthanized.
Monday, July 28
Summary: Hazy morning with afternoon clearing and temperatures ranging from 50s to 90 during gather operations.
Animals Gathered: 100 (32 Stallions, 44 Mares, and 24 Foals)
Animals Shipped: 141 (0 Stallions, 93 Mares, and 48 Foals)
Deaths: 1
- Sudden / Acute: 1
A 4-month-old gray filly died overnight from capture myopathy.
- Pre-existing / Chronic: 0
Tuesday, July 29
Summary: Hazy morning with afternoon clearing and temperatures ranging from 60s to 89 during gather operations.
Animals Gathered: 141 (54 Stallions, 61 Mares, and 26 Foals)
Animals Shipped: 74 (61 Stallions, 13 Mares, and 0 Foals)
Deaths: 0
- Sudden / Acute: 0
- Pre-existing / Chronic: 0
Wednesday, July 30
Summary: Clear day, slight winds, with temperatures ranging from 70s to 80s during gather operations.
Animals Gathered: 93 (36 Stallions, 43 Mares, and 14 Foals)
Animals Shipped: 140 (32 Stallions, 58 Mares, and 50 Foals)
Deaths: 2
- Sudden / Acute: 1
A 4-month-old sorrel foal died from capture myopathy.
- Pre-existing / Chronic: 1
A 2-year-old roan stud was euthanized due to a pre-existing spinal condition.
Thursday, July 31
Summary: Cloudy skies, calm winds, with temperatures ranging from 60s to mid 70s during gather operations.
Animals Gathered: 65 (22 Stallions, 28 Mares, and 15 Foals)
Animals Shipped: 77 (37 Stallions, 40 Mares, and 0 Foals)
Deaths: 1
- Sudden / Acute: 0
- Pre-existing / Chronic: 1
A 4-month-old roan foal with a left front club foot was euthanized due to a pre-existing, non-recoverable condition.
Friday, August 1
Summary: No gathering, only shipping.
Animals Gathered: 0 (0 Stallions, 0 Mares, and 0 Foals)
Animals Shipped: 93 (0 Stallions, 66 Mares, and 27 Foals)
Deaths: 0
- Sudden / Acute: 0
- Pre-existing / Chronic: 0
Saturday, August 2
Summary: No gathering, only shipping. Final day of shipping.
Animals Gathered: 0 (0 Stallions, 0 Mares, and 0 Foals)
Animals Shipped: 61 (47 Stallions, 14 Mares, and 0 Foals)
Deaths: 0
- Sudden / Acute: 0
- Pre-existing / Chronic: 0
News
Gather Status
This gather began on July 15 and concluded August 2, 2025.
Animals Gathered: 1,677*
(603 Stallions, 719 Mares, and 355 Foals)
*Includes one mule gathered and adopted after brand inspection, one mare and one foal picked up after brand inspection.
Animals Shipped: 1,664
(597 Stallions, 716 Mares, and 351 Foals)
Animals Released: 2
(2 Stallions, 0 Mares, and 0 Foals)
Deaths: 8
-Sudden / Acute: 4
-Pre-existing / Chronic: 4
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