September 19-21: Wild horse and burro event in Cullman, Alabama

FLOWOOD, Miss. — The Bureau of Land Management will host a wild horse and burro placement event, offering approximately 100 excess animals gathered from western rangelands, September 19-21, 2024, at the Cullman County Agricultural Trade Center in Cullman, Alabama.  

“The BLM has placed nearly 300,000 wild horses and burros into private care since 1971,” said Southeastern States District Manager Robert Swithers. “This is an opportunity to provide a good home to one of America’s Living Legends.”  

Around 100 animals are expected to be available for adoption at the event, which will be open to the public September 19-20 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and September 21 from 8 a.m. to noon. BLM staff will be onsite to provide more information and assist with the adoption application process. 

To qualify to adopt a wild horse:

• Applicants must be at least 18 years old with no record of animal abuse.   

• Homes must have a minimum of 400 square feet of corral space per animal, with access to food, water, and shelter.  

• Corral fence must meet height requirements:   Adult horses - 6 feet    Yearlings - 5 feet   

• Trailers must be stock type, covered, with swing gates and sturdy walls/floors. 

The BLM’s Adoption Incentive Program allows adopters to receive $1,000 when they receive title to their animals after successfully caring for the horse for one year. To learn more about BLM’s Wild Horse and Burro program, visit To learn more about BLM’s Wild Horse and Burro program, visit https://www.blm.gov/whb. 

For all press inquiries contact Hunter Paffrath at (769) 366-4821 or Hpaffrath@blm.gov