How you could adopt a wild horse or burro through federal auction
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The Bureau of Land Management is offering the public an opportunity to adopt a wild horse or burro through its next Online Corral auction.
The auction will run July 14-21 + winning bidders will be able to pick up their animal at an adoption event at the Cullman County Ag Center on Oct. 9.
“This unique event gives the people of Cullman and the surrounding region a convenient opportunity to provide a good home to a wild horse or burro. Adopters can gain a rewarding experience with a wild horse or burro while also helping to support the BLM’s mission to manage and protect these iconic animals and the public lands they inhabit.”
Annie Ebbers, off-range branch chief for the BLM’s Wild Horse and Burro Program
To qualify, adopters must meet several requirements including:
- At least 18 years old
- Facility with 400 sq ft (per animal)
- Appropriate shelter + fencing height
- Covered transport trailer
Interested participants are encouraged to submit an application now to become pre-approved for bidding. During the auction event, approved users can browse animals, place bids, and coordinate pick-up. Bidding starts at $125.
Online Corral auction
The Online Corral is the BLM’s internet-based platform where prospective adopters and purchasers can browse photos, videos and details about available wild horses and burros, submit applications, and place bids – all from the comfort of their home.
Wild horses and burros offered through the Online Corral were gathered from overpopulated herds on public lands in the western United States to help maintain healthy animals and healthy rangelands. Most animals offered are untrained and unhandled.
The BLM manages and protects wild horses and burros across 25.6 million acres of public lands in 10 Western states.
Since 1971, the BLM has placed more than 300,000 wild horses and burros into good homes. These efforts help ensure healthy animals and healthy rangelands for future generations.
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