OREGON WILD HORSE
ADOPTION PROGRAM

The photos below are some of the horses that are or have been available for adoption through the Oregon Wild Horse Adoption Program.The photos are courtesy of photos from their flicker page.

The US Department of the Interior and Land Management oversees the care and adoption of the wild horses brought off the Oregon range. As stated on the blm.gov website is states, “As a result of amendments to the Wild Free-Roaming Horse and Burro Act in 1976 and 1978 which addressed problems created by the growing populations on the range, BLM identified appropriate management levels and developed a process to remove excess animals. The need for the corrals became apparent when wild horse and burro populations on public lands increased to such numbers that more intensive management became necessary. Animals removed from the Oregon range are brought here and prepared for the adoption program. Periodically, wild burros from California and Arizona are also brought here for adoption.”

These are beautiful horses. As the needs of society change decade after decade, these animals might sometimes be forgotten.

On the blm.gov website they offer horses up for adoptions and you can tour the facility. It mentions that, “Organized tours of the wild horse corrals and facilities are available upon request. They can be scheduled for just a few people as well as larger groups. We welcome the opportunity to explain the various aspects of the wild horse program whether it concerns range management, roundups, preparation at the corrals or the adoption program. This facility also has an Auto Tour Route around the entire facility, allowing visitors to drive themselves and stop at pens of interest to look at the horses close-up.”

“If you are interested in adopting a wild horse or burro or taking a tour, please visit the corral facility, stop by the BLM office at 28910 Highway 20 West in Hines, or give us a call at (541) 573-4400. We will be glad to explain the process and requirements for adoption.”

View more photos: @BLMOregon Flickr

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