California Wild Horse & Burro Adoption Schedule
2012 and 2013
THANKS for checking out California's adoption schedule. The schedule will change as event dates are added, please check back frequently or call the contact numbers listed with the events for more information.
You can visit our Litchfield or Ridgecrest Corrals Monday through Friday during business hours. If you wish to adopt during your visit, please schedule an appointment so we may provide you better service. A small group of animals is usually available in Redlands at the Sundance Ranch the second Saturday of each month. Contact the Ridgecrest Corrals at 800-951-8720 for more information on those animals. If you would like, you can fill out your adoption application prior to arrival or at the adoption site.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Adoptions are open from 8 am to 5 pm on the day of the adoption. The Redlands adoption will be open from 8 am to 2 pm on adoption days--the second Saturday of each month. The bidding begins at 9 am, except as noted. Previews are listed below. For all adoptions, after the silent bidding has concluded, any remaining animals will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Adoption
Date | City | Event Information | Number of
Horses/Burros | Contact Phone |
| Sept 8 | Redlands | Sundance Ranch
27273 Pilgrim Road
Preview: Sept 7 -- 1 to 5 pm
Adoption: 9 am to 2 pm | Call for info | 800-951-8720 |
| Oct 12 and 13 | Grass Valley | Nevada County Horseman's Association
10600 Bubbling Wells Road
Competitive Bid: Friday Oct 12--5-6:30 pm
First come, first served after the bid.
Sat Oct 13: 8-11 am Pick up adopted burros
first com, first served adoptions on any remaining | 12 Burros | 800-545-4256 |
| Oct 27 | Ridgecrest | Halloween Open House at the Corrals
300 South Richmond Road
8 am to 3 pm | Call for info | 800-951-8720 |
| Nov 10 | Redlands | Sundance Ranch
27273 Pilgrim Road
Preview: Nov 9 -- 1 to 5 pm
Adoption: 9 am to 2 pm | Call for info | 800-951-8720 |
| Dec 8 | Redlands | Sundance Ranch
27273 Pilgrim Road
Preview: Dec 7 -- 1 to 5 pm
Adoption: 9 am to 2 pm | Call for info | 800-951-8720 |
| 2013 | | | | |
| Jan 12 | Redlands | Sundance Ranch
27273 Pilgrim Road
Preview: Jan 11-- 1 to 5 pm
Adoption: 9 am to 2 pm | Call for info | 800-951-8720 |
| Feb 9 | Redlands | Sundance Ranch
27273 Pilgrim Road
Preview: Feb 8 -- 1 to 5 pm
Adoption: 9 am to 2 pm | Call for info | 800-951-8720 |
| Feb 10 | Ferndale | Backcountry Horseman's Annual Pack Clinic
Humboldt County Fairgrounds
1250 Fifth Street | Up to 10 gentled horses | 800-545-4256 |
| March 9 | Redlands | Sundance Ranch
27273 Pilgrim Road
Preview: March 8 -- 1 to 5 pm
Adoption: 9 am to 2 pm | Call for info | 800-951-8720 |
| March 22-24 | Norco | Backcountry Horseman's Rendezvous
George Ingall's Equestrian Center | Call for info | 800-951-8720 |
| April 13 | Redlands | Sundance Ranch
27273 Pilgrim Road
Preview: April 12 -- 1 to 5 pm
Adoption: 9 am to 2 pm | Call for info | 800-951-8720 |
| May 3-5 | Norco | Extreme Mustang Makeover
Competitions: Friday and Saturday, free admission
Sat night finals, Ticket required
Adoption: May 5
George Ingalls Equestrian Park
3737 Crestview Ave | Up to 40 trained horses | 800-951-8720 |
| June 8 | Redlands | Sundance Ranch
27273 Pilgrim Road
Preview: June 7 -- 1 to 5 pm
Adoption: 9 am to 2 pm | Call for info | 800-951-8720 |
| June 14-15 | Bishop | California High School Rodeo Finals
Eastern Sierra Tri County Fairgrounds | 40 animals | 800-951-8720 |
| June 15-16 | Napa | Napa Mustang Days
Napa Valley Horseman's Association
1200 Foster Road | 40 animals | 800-545-4256 |
| July 13 | Redlands | Sundance Ranch
27273 Pilgrim Road
Preview: April 12 -- 1 to 5 pm
Adoption: 9 am to 2 pm | Call for info | 800-951-8720 |
| August 10 | Redlands | Sundance Ranch
27273 Pilgrim Road
Preview: August 9 -- 1 to 5 pm
Adoption: 9 am to 2 pm | 40 animals | 800-951-8720 |
| Sept 14 | Redlands | Sundance Ranch
27273 Pilgrim Road
Preview: Sept 7 -- 1 to 5 pm
Adoption: 9 am to 2 pm | Call for info | 800-951-8720 |
