BLM hosts Wyoming Mustang Days at Wyoming State Fair
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CASPER, Wyo. –The Bureau of Land Management is excited to host the Wyoming Mustang Days wild horse and burro adoption event at the Wyoming State Fair in Douglas on August 13 through August 16. This event will see up to 12 halter and saddle started wild horses and burros available for adoption from the Mantle Ranch.
The BLM will offer the horses for adoption by viewing silent competitive bid from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. beginning on August 13. Bidding closes on August 16 at 5 p.m. Successful adopters will load out their horses after the silent bid closes and paperwork is finalized on August 16 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. or 8 to 10 a.m. on August 17. The BLM will accept payments by cash, credit or check.
Any horses that are not adopted during the adoption event will be available for adoption, by appointment, at the Mantle Ranch. The Mantles have over 26 years of professional experience gentling horses. Safety, patience and consistency are their top priorities in the training process.
On August 17, the All Mustang Horse Show will run from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Riders from multiple disciplines, such as trail riding, English, and Western Pleasure, will show off their mustangs and their abilities in this annual event.
For more information about the BLM adoptions during Wyoming Mustang Days, please contact BLM Wild Horse & Burro Specialist June Wendlandt at 307-690-9069, or visit our website at www.blm.gov/programs/wild-horse-and-burro.
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.