Wild horse adoption event in Carthage, Missouri
Schedule
Thu, 12 Mar, 2026 at 08:00 am to Sat, 14 Mar, 2026 at 01:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Civil War Arena | Carthage, MO
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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, March 12-14, 2026, at the Civil War Arena in Carthage, MO.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.
Event schedule:
Thursday and Friday:
8 – 10 AM – Viewing period and Online Corral pickups
10:30 AM – Competitive Bid Start
12 – 5 PM – First come, first serve adoptions and sales, and Online Corral pickups
Saturday:
8 AM – 1 PM – First come, first serve adoptions and sales, 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.
To learn more about BLM’s Wild Horse and Burro program, visit https://www.blm.gov/whb.
View event details on our website: https://www.blm.gov/announcement/wild-horse-adoption-event-carthage-missouri-0
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Where is it happening?
Civil War Arena, 11692 Civil War Ave, Carthage, MO 64836-8247, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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