CULLMAN, Ala. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is set to host a wild horse and burro adoption event at the Cullman County Agricultural Trade Center in Cullman. The event, offering around 100 wild horses and burros gathered from western rangelands, will be open to the public from Sept. 19-20, from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., and Sept. 21, from 8 a.m.-noon.
“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.”
To qualify for adoption, applicants must be at least 18 years old and have no record of animal abuse. Homes must provide a minimum of 400 square feet of corral space per animal, with adequate access to food, water and shelter. Corral fences must meet specific height requirements: 6 feet for adult horses and 5 feet for yearlings. Additionally, trailers must be stock-type, covered and equipped with swing gates, as well as sturdy walls and floors.
BLM staff will be on-site to assist with the adoption process and provide information about the animals. Additionally, adopters can take advantage of the BLM’s Adoption Incentive Program, which offers $1,000 to those who successfully care for their adopted animal for one year.
For more information about the BLM’s Wild Horse and Burro Program, visit www.blm.gov/whb.
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