EVER CONSIDERED ADOPTING A UNIQUE HORSE OR BURRO?
This is an opportunity you don’t want to miss! Adopt an extraordinary horse or burro on Friday, August 8, through Sunday, August 10, 2008, at Sarge’s Sale Arena, 5970 Defiance Trail in Lima (Delphos), Ohio. The Bureau of Land Management-Eastern States (BLM-ES) will offer approximately 45 wild horses ranging from yearling to 5 years old (and possibly a few burros) to adopters who can provide these animals with good homes. In return, these adopters will receive their very own unique horse or burro.
Wild horses and burros are unique because they represent America’s heritage and are often referred to as Living Legends of the Wild West. Wild horses and burros found on western rangelands have virtually no natural predators and their herd sizes can double about every four years. As a result, the agency must remove thousands of these animals from western lands each year to control herd sizes, otherwise these animals will suffer from a lack of food and water caused by overpopulation.
“There will be some exceptional horses from the western rangelands, and you can adopt one for a minimal fee,” said BLM-ES State Director, Juan Palma. “These wonderful animals need new homes and you’ll receive a terrific and extraordinary animal in the process.”
Adoptions will be on a first come first served basis. Adoption hours are Friday from 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Saturday from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; and Sunday from 8:00 a.m. – Noon. A minimal adoption fee of $125 for animals less than three years of age and $25 for animals three and older is required for adoption. In addition, you can take home a buddy animal for only $25 when you adopt any animal at the full fee of $125.
Wild horses that have been gentled do incredibly well at western riding events, dressage, and trail riding. They are noted for their endurance, sure-footedness, and intelligence. Burros are great companion animals and are sometimes used by farmers for predator control. Prospective adopters must have sturdy corrals that are 20′ x 20′ (or larger), at least 6 feet high for an adult horse and at least 5 feet high for burros and horses younger than 18 months, and have a shelter directly attached to the corral. Adopters must provide a stock-type, step up trailer (ramps and side-by-side two-horse type trailers are not allowed). “While the adoption process is simple and straightforward, anyone considering adoption of a wild horse or burro should remember that the animals are wild and require gentling and training,” Palma said.
For more information, call 1-866-4MUSTANGS (1-866-468-7826) or visit the BLM Web site at www.wildhorseandburro.blm.gov. The facility is located north of Ohio Route 309, between Delphos and Lima.
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