Adopt a Mustang or Burro, BLM Online Corral Coming to Texarkana Region

If you live in the Texarkana area, have you ever dreamed of owning a wild horse or a burro? Soon you will have the chance to do just that, thanks to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is hosting an event called the Online Corral auction in July.

This online auction will take place from Monday, July 14 to Monday, July 21. The winning bidders will then be able to pick up their animals in person at a special adoption event that will take place on October 2 at the Idabel Roadeo Arena located at NW Ninth Street in Idabel, Oklahoma.

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With the Online Corral auction, you will be able to see photos, watch videos, and learn about the wild horses and burros that are up for adoption.

Where Did These Live Wild Horses and Burros Come From?

According to a press release, these wild horses and burros came from overpopulated herds out west on public lands. They were gathered to help keep the land and the animals healthy.

Annie Ebbers, off-range branch chief for the BLM’s Wild Horse and Burro Program, said

This unique event gives the people of Idabel and the surrounding region a convenient opportunity to provide a good home to a wild horse or burro.

This is a great opportunity for anyone in the Texarkana area, whether you live in Texas, Arkansas, or Oklahoma.

If you would like to be a part of this wonderful program and give a good home to a wild horse or burro, there are a few requirements that you will need to follow.

You must be at least 18 years old and have a facility that has at least 400 square feet of corral space per animal, appropriate shelter and proper fencing height for the animal.  For pickup, your transport trailers must be covered stock-type with solid floors and swing gates. You can get more information on these requirements at the BLM website.

Bids will start at $125. Adopters are encouraged to get pre-approved before the auction begins. You can find more information about this online auction here.