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WILD HORSES AND BURROS:
PART OF UTAH'S HERITAGE
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(Information and graphics courtesy of BLM, Salt Lake District Office)
Meet the "wild ones" who live here in Utah. They are wild horses
and burros who live on the public lands and roam free on lands
managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
Burros are located in two herd areas in the state. Horses are
found in 23 herd areas.
Wild horses and burros are protected and managed as components
or parts of the public lands. When there are more animals than can
comfortably live in an area, the BLM strives to preserve and
maintain a "thriving natural ecological balance and multiple-use
relationship in the area." Excess horses and burros gathered from
the range are offered for adoption through a program called Adopt-
A-Horse (or Burro). Of course, many more wild horses and burros
live on the range than are gathered. Today about 1,200 horses and
100 burros live on Utah lands.
To adopt a wild horse or burro, you must be at least 18 years of
age and have a good place for the horse or burro to live. Board and
pipe fence are good because there are no sharp barbs. Parents or
legal guardians may adopt a wild horse or burro and let their
children assist in caring for and training the animal. Many young
people use these animals for 4-H projects.
This is not a BLM operated or BLM sponsored site.
It is run by private wild horse and burro enthusiasts. We are thankful to
the BLM for providing the information which is presented here.
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