Adopt a wild horse from the Wheatland Corral in October
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Wheatland, Wyo. – The Bureau of Land Management’s Wheatland Off-Range Corral will offer up to 30 untrained wild horses for adoption on Friday, October 27.
Those interested in adopting can preview the horses starting at 8 a.m. until the competitive live auction begins at 9 a.m. Bids will start at $125. Animals not placed during the auction will be available on a first come, first served basis until 12 p.m.
The Wheatland Off-Range Corral is located at 1005 N. Wheatland Highway, approximately 10 miles north of Wheatland, Wyo.
To qualify, adopters must be at least 18 years old and have facilities that meet the BLM’s requirements. Get your adoption application pre-approved, go to the website and create a login, and don't forget to print your completed application and bring it with you. Learn more about adoption requirements here: https://wildhorsesonline.blm.gov/ and click on 'About Us.'
For more information on upcoming wild horse and burro events and locations, visit https://www.blm.gov/whb or contact the national information center at 866-468-7826 or wildhorse@blm.gov.
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.