The Bureau of Land Management will host a wild horse and burro placement event, offering a limited number of excess animals gathered from western rangelands, August 7-8, 2026, at the National Cattle Congress in Waterloo, IA.
BLM staff will be onsite to provide more information and assist with the adoption application process, or you can submit an application ahead of time at https://wildhorsesonline.blm.gov/. Bring a printed copy of your approved application if submitted online.
Friday and Saturday
- 8 – 10 AM – Viewing period and Online Corral pickups
- 10:30 AM – Competitive Bid Start
- 12 – 5 PM – Auction loadouts and Online Corral pickups
To qualify to adopt a wild horse or burro:
- Applicants must be at least 18 years old with no record of animal abuse.
- Homes must have a minimum of 400 square feet of corral space per animal, with access to food, water, and shelter.
- Corral fence must meet height requirements:
- Adult horses – 6 feet
- Yearlings – 5 feet
- Burros – 4.5 feet
- Trailers must be stock type, covered, with swing gates and sturdy walls/floors.
Visit this webpage for more info.