{"id":297585,"date":"2025-03-04T07:23:36","date_gmt":"2025-03-04T07:23:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/?p=297585"},"modified":"2025-03-04T07:23:36","modified_gmt":"2025-03-04T07:23:36","slug":"where-do-you-get-wild-horses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/where-do-you-get-wild-horses\/","title":{"rendered":"Where do you get wild horses?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_67_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/where-do-you-get-wild-horses\/#Where_do_you_get_wild_horses\" title=\"Where do you get wild horses?\">Where do you get wild horses?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/where-do-you-get-wild-horses\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_about_Wild_Horses\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions about Wild Horses\">Frequently Asked Questions about Wild Horses<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/where-do-you-get-wild-horses\/#General_Information\" title=\"General Information\">General Information<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/where-do-you-get-wild-horses\/#Locations_and_Distribution\" title=\"Locations and Distribution\">Locations and Distribution<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/where-do-you-get-wild-horses\/#Behavior_and_Characteristics\" title=\"Behavior and Characteristics\">Behavior and Characteristics<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/where-do-you-get-wild-horses\/#Safety_and_Conservation\" title=\"Safety and Conservation\">Safety and Conservation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/where-do-you-get-wild-horses\/#Adoption_and_Care\" title=\"Adoption and Care\">Adoption and Care<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_do_you_get_wild_horses\"><\/span>Where do you get wild horses?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Wild horses can be found primarily on government-designated <strong>Herd Management Areas (HMAs)<\/strong> in ten western states: <strong>Arizona<\/strong>, <strong>California<\/strong>, <strong>Colorado<\/strong>, <strong>Idaho<\/strong>, <strong>Montana<\/strong>, <strong>Nevada<\/strong>, <strong>New Mexico<\/strong>, <strong>Oregon<\/strong>, <strong>Utah<\/strong>, and <strong>Wyoming<\/strong>, where they roam freely under the management of the <strong>Bureau of Land Management (BLM)<\/strong>. To <strong>adopt a wild horse<\/strong>, one needs to contact the <strong>BLM<\/strong> about their next <strong>mustang auction<\/strong>, as it is not allowed for a private citizen to <strong>trap feral horses<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_about_Wild_Horses\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions about Wild Horses<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"General_Information\"><\/span>General Information<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Where are most wild horses found?<\/strong>  Wild horses can be found in <strong>Arizona<\/strong>, <strong>California<\/strong>, <strong>Colorado<\/strong>, <strong>Idaho<\/strong>, <strong>Montana<\/strong>, <strong>Nevada<\/strong>, <strong>New Mexico<\/strong>, <strong>Oregon<\/strong>, <strong>Utah<\/strong>, and <strong>Wyoming<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Can you catch wild horses in America?<\/strong>  No, it is not allowed for a private citizen to <strong>trap feral horses<\/strong>; the <strong>BLM<\/strong> tracks and culls herds, and if you want to own a <strong>mustang<\/strong>, you need to contact them about their next <strong>mustang auction<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Where do wild horses usually live?<\/strong>  <strong>Domesticated<\/strong>, or tamed, horses can live in almost any habitat, but wild horses prefer <strong>plains<\/strong>, <strong>prairies<\/strong>, and <strong>steppes<\/strong> for defense purposes and shelter.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Locations_and_Distribution\"><\/span>Locations and Distribution<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li><strong>Where do wild horses run on the beach?<\/strong>  Wild horses roam the beaches of the <strong>Outer Banks<\/strong> and <strong>Crystal Coast<\/strong>, where you can take a guided tour to see them at <strong>Corolla<\/strong> and <strong>Shackleford Banks<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Which state has the most wild horses?<\/strong>  <strong>Nevada<\/strong> is home to the majority of America&#8217;s wild horses and has the most wild horse and burro history.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Which states have wild horses?<\/strong>  Wild horses and burros can be found primarily on government-designated <strong>Herd Management Areas (HMAs)<\/strong> in ten western states: <strong>Arizona<\/strong>, <strong>California<\/strong>, <strong>Colorado<\/strong>, <strong>Idaho<\/strong>, <strong>Montana<\/strong>, <strong>Nevada<\/strong>, <strong>New Mexico<\/strong>, <strong>Oregon<\/strong>, <strong>Utah<\/strong>, and <strong>Wyoming<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Behavior_and_Characteristics\"><\/span>Behavior and Characteristics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol start=\"7\">\n<li><strong>Are wild horses friendly?<\/strong>  Wild horses are inherently different from <strong>domestic horses<\/strong> and may seem <strong>docile<\/strong> and <strong>friendly<\/strong>, but they are wild and will always be <strong>unpredictable<\/strong> and potentially <strong>dangerous<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Are there any truly wild horses left?<\/strong>  The <strong>takhi<\/strong> is the only true wild horse left in the world; the so-called \u201cwild\u201d horses in <strong>Australia<\/strong> and <strong>North America<\/strong> are actually <strong>feral<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>What is the difference between feral and wild horses?<\/strong>  Horses and burros managed by the <strong>Bureau of Land Management (BLM)<\/strong> and <strong>U.S. Forest Service (USFS)<\/strong> are classified as \u201cwild,\u201d while those on other lands are considered \u201c<strong>feral<\/strong>.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Safety_and_Conservation\"><\/span>Safety and Conservation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol start=\"10\">\n<li><strong>Are wild horses aggressive?<\/strong>  Wild horses see humans and dogs as something dangerous and may defend themselves by <strong>charging<\/strong>, <strong>kicking<\/strong>, or <strong>biting<\/strong> if you get too close.<\/li>\n<li><strong>What is the problem with wild horses?<\/strong>  Wild horse and burro populations can grow at <strong>18-20 percent<\/strong> per year, wreaking havoc on the <strong>rangeland ecosystem<\/strong> by <strong>overgrazing<\/strong> native plants and <strong>out-competing<\/strong> other ungulates.<\/li>\n<li><strong>In what state is it illegal to trip a horse?<\/strong>  <strong>Horse tripping<\/strong> has been banned in several U.S. states, including <strong>Arizona<\/strong>, <strong>California<\/strong>, <strong>Florida<\/strong>, <strong>Illinois<\/strong>, <strong>Maine<\/strong>, <strong>Nevada<\/strong>, <strong>New Mexico<\/strong>, <strong>Nebraska<\/strong>, <strong>Oklahoma<\/strong>, <strong>Oregon<\/strong>, <strong>Rhode Island<\/strong>, and <strong>Texas<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Adoption_and_Care\"><\/span>Adoption and Care<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol start=\"13\">\n<li><strong>Can you catch a wild horse and keep it?<\/strong>  While you are not allowed to <strong>catch<\/strong> and <strong>keep<\/strong> a wild horse, you can <strong>apply to adopt<\/strong> a wild horse through the <strong>BLM<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Are mustangs wild horses?<\/strong>  <strong>Mustangs<\/strong> are often referred to as wild horses but are properly defined as <strong>feral horses<\/strong> since they descended from once-<strong>domesticated<\/strong> horses.<\/li>\n<li><strong>How long do wild horses live?<\/strong>  Wild horses and ponies usually live shorter lives, often up to <strong>15-20 years<\/strong>, due to the harsher environment and lack of <strong>medical care<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Where do you get wild horses? Wild horses can be found primarily on government-designated Herd Management Areas (HMAs) in ten western states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, and Wyoming, where they roam freely under the management of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). 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