UNIQUE PROGRAM: BLM offers wild horses and burros for adoption
Reported by kjrh.com · June 19 at 1:29 PM · Summary by Hoofdeck
The Bureau of Land Management is offering wild horses and burros for adoption at the Checotah Round Up Club in Checotah, Oklahoma, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on June 20. Adoption fees are $25. The article says the BLM estimates 88,000 horses roam the American West, though only room for about 26,000 is available.
Background
Adopted BLM animals are untouched and must be gentled and trained by the new owner. After a set period, usually one year, adopters can apply for title and full ownership. Wild horses and burros can increase their numbers quickly if unmanaged, so the BLM periodically gathers and places animals for adoption.
Why it matters
It offers a legal, low-cost way to bring a horse or burro into your care, but these animals need experienced handling.
What you can do
If you are considering an adoption, plan for time and training, and consider a trainer or a vet who knows mustangs before bringing one home.
Written by Hoofdeck from the report by kjrh.com. Background is general information, not advice about your horse; if you are worried, call your vet.