Wild horse adoption event in Gulfport, Mississippi
15321 County Farm Road
Gulfport, MS 39503
United States
Event Description
The Bureau of Land Management will host a wild horse and burro placement event, offering 100 excess horses and burros gathered from western rangelands, June 26-28, 2025, at the Harrison County Fairgrounds in Gulfport, Mississippi.
“The BLM has placed over 300,000 wild horses and burros into private care since 1971,” said Acting Southeastern States District Manager Shayne Banks. “This is an opportunity to provide a good home to one of America’s Living Legends.”
Around 100 animals (80 horses, 20 burros) are expected to be available for adoption at the event, which will be open to the public June 26-27 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and June 28 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. 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.
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.