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Adopt 

The BLM Adoption Program is the main way The Bureau of Land Management places wild horse and burros into private care. These animals come from overpopulated Herd Management Areas where vegetation and water resources could become depleted due to overuse. Since 1972, the BLM has placed more than 225,000 wild horses and burros into private care.

You can view BLM’s list of common questions and answers related to adoptions, and for more information on BLM adoptions and locations, please view the adoption schedule. To adopt a wild horse or burro from BLM, you must first apply, and if you are interested in adopting directly from one of the BLM’s holding facilities, view the facilities page.

Successful Wild Horse Adoption Stories
  • Sam and Spud
  • Janet and Ladybug
  • Cliff and Keno
  • Gus Warr and Hoby
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