The Bureau of Land Management Montana/Dakotas will bring 41 untrained wild horses and burros to the Upper Yellowstone Wild Horse & Burro Adoption Event, taking place June 6-8, 2025, at the Park County Fairgrounds in Livingston, Montana.
This event provides a unique opportunity to adopt wild yearlings, burros, and 4-5-year-old geldings, while also learning from experienced trainers on how to work with these incredible animals.
Event Schedule:
- June 6 – Public Viewing: 3 – 7 p.m.
- June 7 – Mustang Matt’s “Next Steps” Clinic: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- June 7 – First Come/First Serve Adoption Event: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- June 8 – First Come/First Serve Adoption Event: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
“By adopting a wild horse or burro, you are helping to maintain healthy rangelands and ensuring that these animals have a sustainable future,” said Patrick Merrill, BLM Montana/Dakotas Wild Horse & Burro Coordinator.
Applications can be submitted in advance at the Wild Horse and Burro Online Corral. For more information about adoption requirements visit https://www.blm.gov/sites/default/files/docs/2023-01/BLM_WHB_AdoptionRequirementsFlyer-508.pdf. For event details, contact Patrick Merrill at 406-720-0385 or pmerrill@blm.gov.
