Can we preview the horses available for adoption before the sale date?
A – No. Since this a prison facility horses cannot be viewed until 9:00 a.m. the morning of the adoption. Q – How do I pre-qualify to bid on a horse? A – You can pre-qualify in two ways: (1) print a copy of BLM’s adoption application at http://www.blm.gov/wo/st/en/prog/wild_horse_and_burro/What_We_Do/wild_horse_and_burro0/adoption_application.html, fill it out completely, and bring a copy of your completed application with you the day of the adoption; (2) fill out an adoption application the day of the adoption. Once your application has been reviewed and approved, you will be issued a bidder card and will be eligible to bid. Q – Do I have to be present to adopt a wild horse? Can I send my friend? A – You must be present to adopt a wild horse. You cannot send a family member or a friend. Q – What is the average sale price of horses trained by prison inmates? A – Prices vary widely. The starting bid for any wild horse is $150. Bids of $2,000-$4,000 are not uncommon. However, the average
