U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIORBUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT
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Contact: Bill Davenport …..... On April 8 and 9, 2006, the Bureau of Land Management-Eastern States ( The animals will arrive on Friday, 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The scheduled hours for the adoption are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, Once gentled, wild horses are often used for trail riding, dressage, hunter/jumper, and western events by people who have adopted them. Mustangs are noted for their endurance, sure-footedness and intelligence. All animals available for adoption have been examined by a veterinarian, vaccinated, de-wormed, and blood-tested. Since the Adopt-A-Wild Horse & Burro Program began in 1973, more than 207,000 animals have been adopted. Prospective adopters must have sturdy corrals, 20’ x 20’, at least 6 feet high for an adult horse and at least 5 feet high for burros and horses younger than 18 months, shelter, transportation, and the means of caring for the animals. Adopters must provide their own stock-type, step up trailer (ramps or split two-horse type trailers are not allowed). Adoptions will be by competitive bid, with an adoption fee of $125 per animal used as the starting adoption fee bid. Applications to adopt will be reviewed Friday afternoon and Saturday. Adopters are encouraged to pre-qualify by calling Directions: Traveling North on I-81, take exit 28 (Grantville exit). Go right one mile to traffic light. At light go left (22 East) approx. 3 1/2 miles. Go 50 yards and turn right on For applications or other information contact the Bureau of Land Management at
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