Second chances: Inmates train wild horses for adoption in Nevada

Nevada prison program pairs inmates with wild horses for rehabilitation, offering 19 trained mustangs for adoption at upcoming Carson City event.

Wild horses from the American West are getting a second chance at life through an innovative rehabilitation program that pairs them with prison inmates. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and Nevada Department of Corrections (NDOC) are showcasing the results of this unique partnership at an upcoming adoption event where trained wild horses will find new homes.

Prison training program prepares wild horses for adoption

A special adoption event featuring 19 rehabilitated wild horses will take place on Saturday, Feb. 22, at the Nevada Department of Corrections facility in Carson City. These horses, gathered from various herd management areas across California, Nevada, and Utah, have undergone extensive training by prison inmates over the past 120 days.

BLM Nevada Wild Horse and Burro State Lead Ruth Thompson expressed enthusiasm for the program’s success, stating, “NNCC continues to do a great job training and showcasing these animals. I am excited for the upcoming saddle trained adoption event. The horses and burro are coming along well with their training.”

Event details and requirements

The adoption event will be held at 1721 Snyder Avenue in Carson City, with public viewing beginning at 9 a.m. followed by a competitive-bid auction at 10 a.m. Bidding starts at $150 for each horse. The available horses range from four to eight years old and come in various sizes and colors.

Prospective adopters should note that strict facility regulations prohibit the use of cell phones, cameras, recording devices, and tobacco products without prior approval. Detailed information about the horses and adoption procedures can be found in the event catalog on the NNCC webpage at https://on.doi.gov/2jE05uy.

How to reach the facility

Attendees must enter from the north side of the NNCC facility. Those traveling from Minden should take U.S. 395 North (Carson Street), turn right on Snyder Avenue, and proceed east for 1.5 miles before turning right at the NNCC sign. Visitors from Reno should take I-580 South to South Carson Street, turn right on Snyder Avenue, and follow the same directions to the facility. Event staff will guide participants to the horse corrals and parking areas at the south end of the complex.

This story was generated in part by AI and edited by The Nevadan staff.

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