Wild horses, burros up for adoption

By Staff
The Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management-Eastern States (BLM-ES) Wild Horse and Burro adoption program is coming to Priceville Aug. 22 – 24 at the Celebration Arena Show Grounds. For a small fee, you can adopt your own wild horse or burro.
Approximately 70 wild mustangs and burros will be available for adoption, ranging from yearling to five years old. “These are the most exceptional animals,” said Palma. “The beauty and agility of a wild horse or burro is unlike any other animal.”
The adoption will be on a first come first served basis. Adoption hours are Friday from 1-5 p.m., Saturday from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.; and Sunday from 8 a.m. – noon. A minimal adoption fee of $125 for animals less than three years of age and $25 for animals three and older is required for adoption.
Prospective adopters must have sturdy corrals that are 20 feet x 20 feet (or larger), at least 6 feet high for horses, 5 feet high for a yearling horse or burro, and have a shelter directly attached to the corral. Adopters must provide a stock-type, step up trailer (ramps or split two-horse type trailers are not allowed for safety reasons).
For more information on the application process, call 1-866-4MUSTANGS or visit www.blm.gov, click on programs then Wild Horse and Burro. Potential adopters are asked to call early to be pre-approved and avoid waiting in line. You can also visit the Web site www.blm.gov to receive requirement information and instructions to become a qualified adopter.