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BLM to Bring Wild Horse & Burro Adoption Event to North Dakota

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Schnell Recreation Area
8590 36th St SW
Richardton, ND 58652
United States

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Applications can be submitted in advance

Event Description

RICHARDTON, N.D. — The 2025 Schnell Wild Horse & Burro Adoption Event will take place Sept. 6-7, 2025, at Schnell Recreation Area near Richardton, North Dakota. 

This event will feature 41 available animals, including yearlings, burros, and 3-4-year-old geldings. Attendees will have the chance to learn from experienced trainers, including Mustang Matt, who will lead a “First Touch” training clinic.  

Event Schedule: 

  • Sept. 6 – Mustang Matt’s “First Touch” Clinic: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. 

  • Sept. 6 – First Come/First Serve Adoption Event: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.  

  • Sept. 7 – First Come/First Serve Adoption Event: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.  

“Wild horses and burros are living symbols of the American West, and they are looking for a new home,” said Patrick Merrill, BLM Montana/Dakotas Wild Horse & Burro Coordinator. “By adopting one, you become part of a legacy of freedom and resilience, while gaining a loyal and hardworking companion for your farm, ranch, or outdoor adventures.”  

Applications can be submitted in advance at the Wild Horse and Burro Online Corral. For more information about adoption requirements visit https://www.blm.gov/sites/default/files/docs/2023-01/BLM_WHB_AdoptionRequirementsFlyer-508.pdf. For event details, contact Lorenzo Pierucci at 406-896-5354 or lpierucci@blm.gov. 

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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.