Newsdate: Monday, September 30, 2024 - 11:35 am
Location: LAKEWOOD, Colorado

The Bureau of Land Management will host a wild horse and burro adoption Oct. 11-12, 2024, at Pathfinder Regional Park in Florence, Colorado.

Adult burro with foal.

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.
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The horses and burros will be available for adoption to individuals who are eligible and can provide good homes. “The BLM has placed nearly 300,000 wild horses and burros into private care since 1971,” said Alan Bittner, BLM Colorado Deputy State Director for Resources. “This is an opportunity to provide a good home to one of America’s Living Legends.”

Viewing opportunities will be available from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11 and from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 12. The competitive bid will take place at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 12. 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
• Trailers must be stock type, covered, with swing gates and sturdy walls/floors.

Event Coordinator - Brigette Waltermire

bwaltermire@blm.gov, - 303-293-3668

Event Dates

Oct 11, 2024 - Oct 12, 2024

Event Location

Pathfinder Regional Park

6655 Hwy 115

Florence, CO 81226

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.

About BLM

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.

The public owns more than one-third of Colorado. BLM Colorado adheres to multiple-use management, managing public lands for both commercial and public uses based on sound science. The economic health of many Colorado communities is supported by ranching, energy development and tourism associated with public lands. Public lands offer recreational opportunities, cultural resources, resource and energy potential, and vast open spaces.

Press release by Colorado BLM