Wild horse adoption event in Doswell, Virginia

Falls Church, VA. — The Bureau of Land Management will host a wild horse and burro placement event, offering a limited number of excess animals gathered from western rangelands, June 13-14, 2025, at The Meadow Event Park in Doswell, VA 

Approximately 60 animals are expected to be available for adoption at the event, which will be open to the public June 13th from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and June 14th 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.  The event will host a live auction beginning at 11:00am, followed by first come first serve immediately after. BLM staff will be onsite to provide more information and assist with the adoption application process. 

To qualify to adopt a wild horse: 

Applicants must be at least 18 years old with no record of animal abuse. 

Homes must have a minimum of 400 square feet of corral space per animal, with access to food, water, and shelter. 

Corral fence must meet height requirements: Adult horses - 6 feet, Yearlings - 5 feet, Burros – 4.5 feet 

Trailers must be stock type, covered, with swing gates and sturdy walls/floors. 

The BLM’s Adoption Incentive Program allows adopters to receive $1,000 when they receive title to their animals after successfully caring for the horse for one year. To learn more about BLM’s Wild Horse and Burro program, visit https://www.blm.gov/whb. 

**Note** Public viewing for the auction will be from 8:00am-11:00 on June 13th.  It is highly recommended to those who plan to attend the event apply through the Online Corral before June 9th. 

For all press inquiries, please contact Daionna Young at (202) 809-4037 or ddyoung@blm.gov