How to adopt a mustang from MYWY
Complete the current BLM A at the following link: https://wildhorsesonline.blm.gov/ This application will automatically be submitted to the Oregon BLM which has jurisdiction over our horses and burros at our event. There will NOT be any BLM representation at our event in Enumclaw. All adoption approvals must take place prior to your arrival to be able to take a horse home with you. Adoptions may take place AFTER the event on a case by case basis but will still require BLM approval.
Want to participate in Reassign it Now (REiN)? Make arrangements with the competitor offering their animal through the REiN program to meet up with them and the horse/burro in which you are interested. After your application is approved, you are then able to enter into a reassignment contract with the competitor. If an agreement is made, you will need to provide the competitor and MYWY with a forwarded copy only of the email indicating you are an approved adopter. Each competitor will establish a Required MYWY Donation for their horse. This donation is non-negotiable. All donation proceeds will be placed into the REiN Donation Fund and distributed among the competitors whose horses are successfully reassigned through the program. Your donation is tax-deductible with a receipt provided at the conclusion of the event or sent electronically through email by years’ end. If the horse is to remain with the competitor for any length of time, a request may be made, rightfully so, for board and any continued training. This is a separate agreement between the new adopter and the competitor and does not involve MYWY in any way. You will be able to finalize your donation paperwork and pay the balance owed (required donation amount) any time during our event at the MYWY booth. You must attend the event in Enumclaw, WA to pick up your horse unless you have made other arrangements. If you cannot attend, arrangements must be made prior to July 20th, 2026. Possession may not take place until the completion of our event on Saturday evening.
REassign it NOW (REiN) is the only method to obtain a mustang for 2026. All BLM paperwork must be finalized prior to our event as there will be no BLM representation
Horses need to be removed from the fairgrounds by noon on Sunday, August 2nd, 2026. All stalls need to be cleaned before departure or an additional fee of $50 will be assessed.
Adopter FAQ
I am interested in adopting a MYWY animal. What steps should I take?
During the summer a list of the animals that will be available for reassignment will be listed here on the website and shared in the Facebook group. If possible, reach out directly to the trainer of the animal and arrange a visit to get to know the animal and the trainer better. Then see our How To Adopt Page for all the details.
How can I qualify to adopt a wild horse or burro?
To adopt a wild horse or burro, you must:
be at least 18 years of age (Parents or guardians may adopt a wild horse or burro and allow younger family members to care for the animal.);
have no prior conviction for inhumane treatment of animals or for violations of the Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act;
demonstrate that you have adequate feed, water, and facilities to provide humane care for the number of animals requested; and,
show that you can provide a home for the adopted animal in the United States. See detailed adoption requirements here.
What facilities must I have to adopt a wild horse or burro?
You must provide a minimum of 400 square feet (20 feet x 20 feet) for each animal adopted. Horses less than 18 months of age should be kept in corrals with fences 5 feet high. Fences must be at least 4.5 feet high for ungentled burros and 6 feet high for ungentled horses more than 18 months of age. You should not release an ungentled animal into a large open area, such as a pasture, since you may not be able to recapture the animal for training or to provide veterinary care. However, once the animal is gentled, you may release it into a pasture or similar area.
The acceptable corral must be sturdy and constructed out of poles, pipes, or planks (minimum 1.5 inch thickness) without dangerous protrusions. Barbed wire, large-mesh woven, stranded and electric materials are unacceptable for fencing.
Posts should be a minimum of 6 inches in diameter and spaced no farther than 8 feet apart. Horizontal rails should be 3-inch minimum diameter poles or planks at least 2 feet x 8 feet. If you use poles, there should be a minimum of five horizontal rails, and when you use 2" x 8" planks, there should be at least four rails. No space between rails should exceed 12". You should fasten all rails to the inside of the post with either heavy nails or lag screws.
You must provide shelter from inclement weather and temperature extremes for your adopted wild horse or burro. Shelters must be a two-sided structure with a roof, well-drained, adequately ventilated, and accessible to the animal(s). The two sides need to block the prevailing winds and need to protect the major part of the bodies of the horse or burro. Tarps are not acceptable. Contact your administering BLM office for shelter requirements in your area.
Do I need to attend the final event in order to make arrangements on an animal?
While we encourage you to attend in person, some horses are available through the REassign it Now Program (REiN).
How much do the animals typically sell for?
There is no easy way to answer this question. It is against Federal Law to sell any untitled animal by any means. We can never predict what someone is willing to pay for an animal with which they have fallen in love. For 2026, MYWY is in transition in our reassignment program, now being called REiN. More information will be available as we near our final event in Enumclaw to stay within the law and the confines with which the BLM has laid out before us.
How do I pay for my animal?
If a pre-determined value amount has been established for any particular animal, it will run through the MYWY program to be within the guidelines of what is acceptable to the BLM. You will be directed to a table to complete any necessary paperwork and will pay MYWY with cash, check, money order or a credit card. All credit card transactions will be assessed a 4% handling/processing fee at the time of payment. This fee will be on the total amount of the predetermined value plus the stall fee.
How do I retrieve my animal if I am awarded the bid?
Come prepared. Bring your truck and trailer to the event in Enumclaw ready to take your new animal home. This is especially true if you live a distance from our final event. The competitor may have prior commitments and may not be able to bring the horse/burro to you. If you do not own a horse trailer, please make arrangements before arriving ~ just in case. It is now your responsibility to care for and transport the animal as the new adopter. It is also a good idea to have a water bucket and hay available as well for a potential overnight stay.
Can I leave my animal at the event facility for a few days to go get my truck and trailer?
Unfortunately you cannot. The facility is a busy place with events coming in one right after another. All of the MYWY animals must be removed with stalls stripped and cleaned by NOON on the day following the auction. These arrangements must be made ahead of time with the competitor that was training the animal.
Why do I have to pay for the stall?
As soon as you are awarded the winning bid on the horse or burro, you are now the person responsible for all of the care and payment of any incurred fees such as the overnight stall (typically this is Saturday night to Sunday morning). This fee will be collected at the same time payment is made for your horse or burro.
What if I am late in removing my animal and do not return before noon?
It is a huge inconvenience for the MYWY Board and volunteers that stay behind to make sure all animals are being fed, watered and are retrieved by their rightful adopters. It has been a long week for all of these people and they just want to get home to their families and decompress. Being respectful and honoring their time is greatly appreciated by all.
Where do the horses come from?
Most horses in our program come from the short term holding facility in Hines/Burns, Oregon. They have been gathered from several wild horse herds in the south eastern Oregon area.
Will I know the herd my horse came from?
Yes, all competitors will be given documentation of the herds from which their horse was gathered and a map showing where the herd is located in the state of Oregon.
How do you get titled?
After a year’s time, a BLM representative or volunteer will come and do a site inspection of the horse and make sure all is well. At the end of that inspection, they will sign off on your horse. You will mail the paperwork back to the BLM. You will receive title by mail a short time after they receive the papers from you.