The Bureau of Land Management and the Nevada Department of Corrections will host a wild horse adoption event on February 22, featuring up to 19 saddle-started wild horses trained by NNCC inmates. The horses range in age from 4-8 years old and have received at least 120 days of training as part of the inmate program. The event will be held at the NNCC with public viewing starting at 9 a.m. and a competitive-bid adoption event at 10 a.m.
Potential adopters are asked to enter the NNCC from the north side and are prohibited from using cell phones, cameras, recording devices, or tobacco on the premises. The starting bid for all animals is $150, and the horses come from herd management areas in California, Nevada, and Utah. The event will be conducted by an auctioneer, and a catalog with additional information can be found on the NNCC webpage.
The saddle-started wild horses offered for adoption at the event vary in weight and color, providing a range of options for potential adopters. The event aims to find good homes for these once-wild horses while showcasing the training program provided by NNCC inmates. Interested individuals can find more information on the event and the horses available for adoption on the NNCC webpage.
