Wild Horses and Burros coming to Lorton, VA!
Submitted by: Diane Hendry
Phone: 703.440.1720
Email Address: Diane_Hendry(at)blm.gov
Date Added: 10/14/2010
The Bureau of Land Management’s Wild Horse & Burro Adoption is just weeks away! If you have ever thought of adopting a wild mustang or burro, now is your chance. Approximately 40 wild horses and several Jack burros will be offered at the Meadowood facility in Lorton, Virginia, 10406 Gunston Road. The adoption is on Saturday, October 23, from 8 am–5 pm but plan to take a Preview look at the animals on Friday, October 22, from 2-7 pm.
Fall is the perfect time of year to enjoy cooler temperatures, a walk in the woods and viewing the colors of changing leaves. Visitors to the Meadowood Special Management Recreation Area can enjoy all those experiences PLUS adopt a wild horse or burro!
Adoptions are on a first come, first served basis, at a cost of only $125 for animals less than three-years-old and $25 for animals three-years-old and over. In addition, you can take home a buddy animal for only $25 when you adopt any animal at the full fee of $125. The event is free of charge and open to the public.
Thousands of wild horses still roam America’s western rangelands: too many in fact, and that is why the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) periodically offers these “Living Legends” to the general public for adoption. Acting BLM-Eastern States Director, Tony Herrell, said, “Your willingness to give these sure-footed, hard working animals good homes helps protect the western ranges while providing you with an incredible companion.”
Talk to BLM horse specialists at the adoption as well as previous adopters, for more information and what to expect when you adopt a wild horse or burro home. The adopter network is nationwide and will always be a valuable resource tool. There will also be gentling demonstrations at various intervals on both Friday and Saturday.
For more information on the application process, call 1-866-4MUSTANGS or visit www.wildhorseandburro.blm.gov to download an application.
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