Public visits to BLM Litchfield wild horse and burro corrals will be appointment only
The Bureau of Land Management has announced that visits to the Litchfield Wild Horse and Burro Corrals near Susanville will be by appointment only, effective immediately.
Wild horses at the Litchfield Corral.Those wishing to view animals available for adoption or purchase can reserve a time by calling (530) 254-6575. Separate appointments will be required for adoptions, purchases and animal pick-ups.
Staff at the facility, 21 miles east of Susanville on U. S. Highway 395, will set visitor appointments on weekdays between 6 a.m. and 2 p.m.
“We will do our best to accommodate visitors interested in considering horses and burros for adoption, or just observing the animals,” said Emily Ryan, manager of the BLM Eagle Lake Field Office.
The Litchfield Off Range Corral serves as a regional adoption preparation center for animals removed from the range in BLM’s work to manage public land wild horse and burro herds at sustainable levels. It has a capacity of 1,000 animals.
Information on adopting or purchasing a wild horse or burro is available from the BLM online.
About the Bureau of Land Management
The BLM manages approximately 245 million acres of public land in the Nation, primarily in 12 Western states, including Alaska. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. The agency’s mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.
