DELTA, Utah— The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Delta Wild Horse and Burro Facility are hosting an open house adoption featuring wild horses recently gathered from the Cedar Mountain Herd Management Area (HMA), located in Tooele County, Utah.

Approximately 300 horses, primarily six years old and younger, will be available for adoption on Saturday, April 22 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This will be the first opportunity the public will have to adopt one of these beautifully colored horses. Facility gates will open at 9 a.m. with viewing until 10 a.m. Competitive bidding will begin at 10 a.m. with all remaining animals available on a first come, first served basis following at 11 a.m. Adoption fee begins at $125, then Adopt-a-Buddy for $25, to qualified adopters.

The facility is located approximately four miles north of West Main Street in Delta, Utah at 600 North 400 West in Delta, Utah.

Animals not adopted will be made available to Trainer Incentive Program (TIP) trainers starting on Monday, April 24 at 9 a.m. Appointments are suggested to ensure availability of staffing to assist in the adoption process.

To adopt a wild horse, you must be 18 years of age, never convicted of animal abuse or cruelty and have the proper boarding facilities. Adopters must ensure appropriate transportation is available; no animal will be permitted to load into an unsafe trailer. Adopted horses are required to be taken home on the day of adoption. More information on requirements can be found here: https://on.doi.gov/2nHOzki.

The public is welcome to view the horses prior to adoption, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.to 3 p.m. It is recommended that adopters have their application approved before the adoption day to expedite the process, but this is not required. Walk-ups are welcome. For those wanting more information about the adoption or to make an appointment, call the Delta Wild Horse and Burro Facility at (435) 253-1651 or (435) 201-3834.