Wild horse adoption event in Doswell, Virginia
13048 Meadow Farm Road
Doswell, VA 23047
United States
Event Description
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, Virginia.
Approximately 60 animals are expected to be available for adoption at the event, which will be open to the public June 13 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and June 14 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The event will host a live auction beginning at 11:00 a.m. on June 13, followed by first come first serve adoptions.
BLM staff will be onsite to provide more information and assist with the adoption application process. It is recommended that adopters for this event submit an application before June 9 at https://wildhorsesonline.blm.gov/. Please bring a printed copy of your approved application if submitted online.
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.
To learn more about BLM’s Wild Horse and Burro Program, visit https://www.blm.gov/whb.
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.