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[RC] Easter Mustang Adoption in Ridgecrest, CA - TypefI thought I would pass this on for those of you in the market for an inexpensive project and future endurance prospect. My most wonderful, loving Mustang MC came from one of these auctions. The price is definitely right ... they've dropped it to $25 on some of them. They even mention endurance in their press release ... YAY! :) Jackie For Immediate Release: March 21, 2003 Contact: Doran Sanchez, (909) 697-5220; E-MAIL: dasanche@xxxxxxxxxx CA-CDD-03-33 BLM Schedules Special Wild Horse and Burro Adoption for Easter Most people may think of chicks and bunnies for Easter, but the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has a better idea - - how about adopting a wild horse or burro to celebrate the arrival of spring? It may not fit in an Easter basket, but the animals can offer many years of pleasure to their adopters. The Bureau will offer about 150 wild Mustangs and 80 wild burros for adoption on Saturday, April 12 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., at its Regional Wild Horse and Burro Corral Facility located 4 ½ miles east of Ridgecrest, California on the Randsburg Wash Road. The adoption will be conducted by first come, first served. To make this Easter adoption even more special, the BLM is reducing adoption fees on many of the animals. Jacks, and Mustangs (geldings and mares) three to five years old will be available for adoption for $25 per animal. Jennies, and Mustangs two years and younger (weanlings, geldings, mares) will be available for adoption for $125 per animal. Adoption fees may be paid by cash, check or credit card. BLM is reducing the adoption fees on the animals that have been in BLM corral facilities and sanctuaries for more that six months in an effort to place them in good homes. BLM has been conducting emergency gathers throughout the western United States because severe drought conditions and wildfires have destroyed thousands of acres of wild horse and burro habitat, and now has more than 8,000 animals that need a good home. All the animals have been wormed and vaccinated and are in excellent health. Phil West will conduct a free horse gentling and training demonstration at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. After the demonstration, the Mustang will be offered for adoption. West, an officer with the Inyo County Sheriffs Department, has adopted and trained many Mustangs and uses his Mustang for Mounted Patrol. Mustangs make excellent riding stock, and properly trained some adopted Mustangs have become national champions in dressage, snaffle bit competitions, trail, endurance, and jumping. BLM wranglers and personnel will be available to answer questions and help adopters select their animal(s). Individuals must be at least 18 years old and have no convictions for inhumane treatment of animals. Adopters also must have adequate facilities, the financial means to care for the animal(s), and should have some experience training or raising a horse or burro. Qualified individuals may adopt up to four animals. Adopters should bring a nylon web halter and 20-foot cotton lead rope for each animal. A stock trailer will be required to transport the animal(s). Drop ramp trailers will not be allowed. The wranglers will load the animals into the trailers. Private carriers also will be available to help adopters transport their animal(s). The process is called an ?adoption? because BLM retains title to the animal for one year after the adoption. During this time, adopters cannot sell their adopted animal. More than 195,000 animals have been placed in private homes since the Adopt-A-Horse or Burro Program began in 1973. For more information contact Doran Sanchez, BLM Public Affairs Specialist, at (909) 697-5220. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
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