East Idaho 4-H and BLM Wild Horse Program

East Idaho 4-H and BLM Wild Horse Program 4-H trained yearling mustangs are shown and ADOPTED at the Eastern Idaho State Fair in Blackfoot, Idaho each year. Thanks and stay tuned updates!

In 2009, the Idaho Bureau of Land Management Wild Horse and B***o Program teamed up with the University of Idaho/4-H Program to work together to tame and train weanling/yearling mustangs. The goal was to help increase the adoption of these animals into good homes while also promoting the talents and skills of our local 4-H youth. Through 2021, the program has adopted 372 horses and has also raised

over $73,000 for the horse 4-H clubs that have participated. BLM receives only $25 per horse, while the rest of the money that is earned at the adoption/auction goes back to the clubs as a fundraiser. It has been a great experience for our 4-H youth to have the chance to train these horses from the ground up and also to help tame and train a living part of our western heritage. The East Idaho youth show their mustangs at a trail challenge at the Eastern Idaho State Fair after about 12 weeks of training and then show them again at the live adoption/auction. It is amazing to see how much these talented youth have done in such a short period of time. The purpose of this page is to provide information to other 4-H clubs that are interested in participating and to provide adopters and other wild horse enthusiasts of upcoming auctions and events. Comments are to remain positive and focus on the hard work and dedication of the 4-H youth. This page is maintained by Idaho 4-H Wild Horse Program supporters and is not maintained by the BLM. If you have photos or stories to share please send them to the administrators of this page. For more information on 4-H in Idaho: http://www.uidaho.edu/extension/4h
For more information on the National Wild Horse and B***o program: http://www.blm.gov/wo/st/en/prog/whbprogram.html
For more information on the Idaho Wild Horse and B***o program: http://www.blm.gov/id/st/en/prog/wild_horses_.html. Please note: Any negative comments, or comments that draw away from the positive focus of this program will be removed. User that use profanity, aggressive language, threaten violence and or attack BLM, 4-H or any youth or affiliate will be banned.

Our 2024 Mustangs and their Adopters ✨
09/07/2024

Our 2024 Mustangs and their Adopters ✨

09/06/2024
More photos from Karisa!
09/06/2024

More photos from Karisa!

Thank you Karisa Cutright Eddins for your photography skills!
09/03/2024

Thank you Karisa Cutright Eddins for your photography skills!

Oh man thank you Jack’s Mustangs and Yearlings and family! Your mom just let you in on our master plan 😉 My favorite par...
09/02/2024

Oh man thank you Jack’s Mustangs and Yearlings and family! Your mom just let you in on our master plan 😉

My favorite part of our program is seeing how kids grow and gain confidence in their abilities. Our 4-H trainers can go out and do anything they want in life. They have already accomplished things that very few people on earth can do. 💗

🐴🐴ADOPTION DAY!!!! 🐴🐴 Here are some of the fantastic yearlings and 4-H'ers who trained them- the mustangs are available ...
08/31/2024

🐴🐴ADOPTION DAY!!!! 🐴🐴

Here are some of the fantastic yearlings and 4-H'ers who trained them- the mustangs are available for ADOPTION at the Eastern Idaho State Fair TODAY at 11am!

TO GET A BIDDER NUMBER: all bidders need to complete a BLM adoption application PRIOR TO THE AUCTION to get a bidder number! BLM staff are on hand Friday and Saturday prior to the auction to approve applications. Save time by completing the application before you head to the fair!

Some highlights from our Meet The Mustangs 2024 demonstration today 😊
08/31/2024

Some highlights from our Meet The Mustangs 2024 demonstration today 😊

Caleigh and Quigley are our 2024 trail challenge Grand Champions!
08/31/2024

Caleigh and Quigley are our 2024 trail challenge Grand Champions!

Jack and Chronos won Reserve Champion in the trail challenge today!
08/31/2024

Jack and Chronos won Reserve Champion in the trail challenge today!

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