MILWAUKEE — The Bureau of Land Management-Eastern States (BLM-ES) Northeastern States District has announced opportunities for wild horse and burro adoption May 5 and 6 on the Allen County Fairgrounds, 2750 Harding Highway, Lima.

Both days are free and open to anyone interested in wild horses and burros, even if they can’t take one home.

A variety of wild horses and burros will be available for adoption on a first come, first served basis. Adoption applications will be accepted on site beginning today at noon and may be submitted through Saturday. The horses and burros may be previewed today from 8 a.m. to noon. Adoptions will take place today from noon to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Greg Reynolds, a horse trainer experienced in gentling wild mustangs, will be on site demonstrating gentling and training techniques. He is a member of the Trainer Incentive Program and has trained wild horses for Extreme Mustang Makeover competitions sponsored by the Mustang Heritage Foundation, BLM’s partner in managing America’s Living Legends. To learn more about the Mustang Heritage Foundation and their work with wild horses and burros, visit http://mustangheritagefoundation.org/.

The BLM manages wild horse and burro populations to ensure that healthy herds thrive on healthy rangelands. Wild horses and burros from public rangelands are placed into private care through the adoption and sales programs and other successful partnerships with organizations across the nation. Many individuals have found it personally challenging and rewarding to adopt a wild animal. It is a chance to care for, and then own, a part of America’s heritage.

The BLM has placed more than 235,000 wild horses and burros into private care since 1971. Many of those animals have become excellent pleasure, show or work horses. To learn more about the BLM Wild Horse and Burro program, call 866-468-7826 or visit www.blm.gov/programs/wild-horse-and-burro.