BLM Offers Wild Horse Adoption Through Upcoming Online Auction
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is set to provide an opportunity for the public to adopt or purchase wild horses through its Online Corral auction, scheduled from January 5 to 12, 2026. Bidding will commence at $125.
With hundreds of wild horses available, successful bidders can select their preferred pick-up locations as indicated on each animal’s profile. The designated collection points include:
- Litchfield, CA (by appointment)
- Reno, NV (Feb. 26-27)
- Wheatland, WY (by appointment)
The Online Corral serves as BLM’s digital platform, offering prospective adopters and purchasers access to photos, videos, and comprehensive details about available wild horses and burros. Visitors can apply, bid, and arrange pick-ups conveniently from their homes. The animals listed are gathered from overpopulated herds on public lands in the western U.S. to preserve the well-being of both the animals and rangelands. These animals are mostly untrained and have not been handled.
Participants interested in the auction are encouraged to submit applications in advance to gain pre-approval for bidding. Approved users can explore the available animals, place their bids, and plan for collection based on the specified locations on the animal profiles.
Adopters need to meet certain qualifications, including being at least 18 years old and complying with facility requirements, which mandate a minimum of 400 square feet of corral space per animal, adequate shelter, and fencing height appropriate to the animal type. Additionally, transport trailers must be covered, stock-type, and equipped with robust floors and swing gates. Detailed requirements are available on the BLM’s website.
The BLM is responsible for the management and protection of wild horses and burros across 25.6 million acres of public lands in 10 Western states. Since 1971, over 300,000 wild horses and burros have been successfully placed into homes, ensuring the continued health of these animals and the rangelands for future generations.
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