Grass Valley – Residents of the Grass Valley area will have the opportunity to add a horse or burro to their families when the Bureau of Land Management brings its Wild Horse and Burro Adoption Program to the Nevada County Horsemen’s Association August 28th. David Christy, with BLM Central California Public Affairs in El Dorado Hills, announced the sale this week, saying BLM will offer 10 “halter-gentled horses,” mostly yearlings, and two burros for public adoption. The animals were trained by volunteers. The event runs 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, August 28th at 10600 Bubbling Well Road (off Brunswick Road) in Grass Valley. Christy said adoptions begin with silent bidding from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., and animals not taken during bidding will be available for a $125 adoption fee. Doug Satica, manager of BLM’s Litchfield Wild Horse and Burro Facility said summer is a good time to begin training a mustang or burro. Satica said: “Our horses and burros are certified to be healthy and they are ready to begin training.” He said “wild horses are strong, loyal, intelligent and very trainable,” and “adopters love their horses for pleasure riding and trail riding, back country packing, ranch work and competition.” Satica said “people train their burros for back country packing, pulling carts, and riding.” Christy said the horses are from herd management areas in northeastern California and northwestern Nevada. The burros (or donkeys) came from southern California deserts. All of the adoption animals have received de-worming treatments and vaccinations for West Nile Virus, rabies and common equine diseases. All have negative Coggins test results. Adopters receive complete health records for their animals. To qualify, adopters must be at least 18 years old and have no convictions for inhumane treatment of animals. Christy said BLM staff members will interview all prospective adopters to be sure they meet the BLM adoption requirements. Title to adopted wild horses and burros remains with the federal government for one year, and after providing a year of good care, adopters can receive title. The BLM or a representative will check on the condition of the animal during the adoption period. There are about 37,000 wild horses and burros roaming on public rangelands in the western states. Almost 225,000 animals have been placed in private care since the BLM’s Adopt-a-Horse-or-Burro Program began in the early 1970s. For information, call toll free at 1-866-4MUSTANGS or the Litchfield Corrals at (530) 254-6575. Online, see www.wildhorseandburro.blm.gov. Story by Jim Reece This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Friday, 13 August 2010 06:05
Bureau of Land Management Plans Wild Horse Burro Adoption
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