Wild horse adoption event coming to Hanover’s Doswell area in June
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HANOVER COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) -- The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is set to host two wild horse and burro adoption events in Hanover County's Doswell area this month.
The adoption event will take place on June 13 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and June 14 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Meadow Event Park located at 13191 Dawn Blvd.
Event organizers said that around 60 animals are expected to be available for adoption, with a live auction starting at 11 a.m. on June 13 that will be followed by first come, first serve adoptions.
Staff with the BLM will also be at the event to help with the adoption application process.
Anyone planning on attending is encouraged to submit an application before June 9 on the BLM website. Attendees should also bring a printed copy of their approved application if it was submitted online.
Qualifications for adopting a wild horse include:
- 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, click here.
