Horse Lovers now have more time to see Wild Horses at the National Wild Horse and Burro Center at Palomino Valley

The National Wild Horse and Burro Center at Palomino Valley, BLM’s largest horse preparation facility, will now be open six days a week. The facility is located approximately 20 miles north of Sparks and is a great place for families and horse enthusiasts alike to stop and visit with some of the West’s living legends.

“Summer is the perfect time to visit Palomino Valley Center and see wild horses right off the range,” said Mike Myers, assistant manager.

The BLM gathers wild horses from July to February and first brings them to Palomino Valley Center. At the facility, the animals receive veterinary care, an individual freeze mark, inoculations and they are separated by gender. The horses are held at the facility until they are ready to be offered for adoption, either locally or at an event or another BLM facility.

Visitors and adopters have always been welcome Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., except for federal holidays, but now Palomino Valley Center will also be open on Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon. Guests are welcome at the corrals to view the wild horses. There are separate pens for pairs, mares and stallions. Guests can also visit and pet the two new burro mascots, Josie and Butch.

“We are hoping that by offering weekend hours, we will be more available to people with families and busy weekday schedules,” Myers said. “We are hoping this will make visiting our facility and adopting a wild horse or burro more convenient.”

If you are interested in adopting a wild horse or burro or just want more information on the program, please call (775) 475-2222, or visit www.wildhorseandburro.blm.gov.

To get to Palomino Valley Center from Reno or Sparks, take Interstate 80 to Exit 18, Pyramid Lake Highway (State Route 445), and go north approximately 20 miles to Ironwood Road. Turn east on Ironwood Road to reach the facility.

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