Eastern States Wild Horse and Burro Program—

There are two ways to adopt a Wild Horse or Burro: in person or online.

To view the horses available online please click here

For more information, click here for a list of FAQ's on Wild Horse & Burro Adoption.

Minimum Adoption Requirements

• Download application and instructions (PDF)

You can fill this in online and print it!

• Download Supplement to application (PDF)

You can fill this in online and print it!

Applicant must be 18 years of age or older.

Applicant must have access to a stall/corral that meets the following criteria:

• Stall, corral, etc. must contain a minimum of 400 square feet per animal
• Stall, corral, etc. that is 6' tall on all sides with access to feed, water and adequate shelter for anything 2 years or older. The stall/corral height is 5' for a yearling and burro. (This area is only required until animal is gentled, not for the life of the animal.)
• Stall, corral, etc. must be made of protrusion-free materials, (EX) Wood, Pipe, Cattle Panels. Barb wire is not allowed in the area that is being used for gentling the animal.
• Covered stock trailer. Covered stock trailer refers to: solid top, pipe rails with tarp, etc. BLM will not load into two-horse or drop-ramp trailers.

Applicant must describe their stall/corral, etc. in the application packet and submit to BLM for approval. Application packet consists of the two forms listed below:

• Application - Describe the area where you will keep the animal(s) during the gentling phase. (Application is linked at top of this page.)
• Supplement to Application - Illustrate the directions to the facility and layout of stall/corral and shelter. (Supplement to Application is linked at top of this page.)

Once you have completed the application packet, you may:

• Mail your packet to the appropriate Field Office
• FAX your packet to the appropriate Field Office
• Hand deliver your packet to BLM at an upcoming adoption site.

Upon receipt of your application packet, BLM will notify you by mail of your approval. Approval can take place in a day’s time.

Cash, personal check, money order, VISA, or MasterCard is accepted for payment of adoption fees. An adoption fee is only required when adopting an animal!