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2025 wild horse kick-off adoption event in Hamilton

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Hamilton Training Center
736 Alvista Loop
Hamilton, MT 59840
United States

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Applications can be submitted in advance

Event Description

HAMILTON, Mont. — The Bureau of Land Management Montana/Dakotas is excited to launch its 2025 Wild Horse and Burro Adoption Event series with the Montana Kick-Off Adoption Event, May 2-4, 2025, at the Hamilton, Montana Training Facility. 

This event provides the public with the opportunity to adopt 37 wild horses, including yearlings, 2-5-year-old mares, and geldings. Prospective adopters will have the chance to view the animals, participate in a silent auction, and take part in a special “First Touch” training clinic led by the renowned mustang trainer, Mustang Matt. Admission is free to the public. 

Event Schedule: 

  • May 2 – Viewing/Silent Auction: 4 - 6:30 p.m.  

  • May 3 – Mustang Matt “First Touch” Clinic: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. 

  • May 3 – First Come/First Serve Adoption Event: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.  

  • May 4 – First Come/First Serve Adoption Event: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. 

"Wild horses and burros are living symbols of the American West, and by adopting one, you’re becoming part of a legacy of resilience and freedom," said Patrick Merrill, BLM Montana/Dakotas Wild Horse & Burro Coordinator. "These animals are smart, strong, and adaptable – making excellent companions for farms, ranches, or outdoor adventures." 

 Applications can be submitted in advance at the Wild Horse and Burro Online Corral. 

For more information about adoption requirements visit https://www.blm.gov/sites/default/files/docs/2023-01/BLM_WHB_AdoptionRequirementsFlyer-508.pdf. For event details, contact Lorenzo Pierucci at 406-818-1123 or lpierucci@blm.gov.  

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The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.