University of Idaho 4-H and BLM Wild Horse Training Program

University of Idaho 4-H and BLM Wild Horse Training Program The University of Idaho 4-H Youth Development program has partnered with BLM to help train weanling

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. The program has adopted over 433 horses and has also raised over $14

2,645 for the horse 4-H clubs that have participated. BLM receives only $25, 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 youth show their horses at a trail challenge usually after only a few 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.

Thank you so much to the adopters of the two horses trained by Desperados 4H BLM Mustangs and Saddle Tramps 4H BLM Musta...
04/06/2026

Thank you so much to the adopters of the two horses trained by Desperados 4H BLM Mustangs and Saddle Tramps 4H BLM Mustangs!

Stop by the Idaho Horse Expo today for the Adoption Event at 2pm today!
04/05/2026

Stop by the Idaho Horse Expo today for the Adoption Event at 2pm today!

We had a great first day at the Idaho Horse Expo! Come visit us today and learn more about the two 4-H mustangs trained...
04/04/2026

We had a great first day at the Idaho Horse Expo! Come visit us today and learn more about the two 4-H mustangs trained by Saddle Tramps 4H BLM Mustangs and Desperados 4H BLM Mustangs.

Come visit us this weekend at the Idaho Horse Expo located at the Idaho Horse Park in Nampa! Saddle Tramps 4H BLM Musta...
04/03/2026

Come visit us this weekend at the Idaho Horse Expo located at the Idaho Horse Park in Nampa! Saddle Tramps 4H BLM Mustangs and Desperados 4H BLM Mustangs will be there to tell you about their mustangs!

Join us at 2pm on Sunday in Round Pen #2 for the adoption event!

No fooling around, these two horses are ready for adoption on Sunday, April 5th at the Idaho Horse Expo! Desperados 4H ...
04/02/2026

No fooling around, these two horses are ready for adoption on Sunday, April 5th at the Idaho Horse Expo!

Desperados 4H BLM Mustangs and Saddle Tramps 4H BLM Mustangs have done a fantastic job of preparing these two mustangs for their new home!

04/01/2026
Join us this weekend at the Idaho Horse Expo at the Idaho Horse Park! The adoption event will the Sunday afternoon.
04/01/2026

Join us this weekend at the Idaho Horse Expo at the Idaho Horse Park! The adoption event will the Sunday afternoon.

Saturday was our trail challenge and our youth trainers have done a fantastic job with these two mustangs! Come see the...
03/30/2026

Saturday was our trail challenge and our youth trainers have done a fantastic job with these two mustangs! Come see the this weekend at the Idaho Horse Expo! On Sunday, April 5th, both of these mustangs will be up for adoption from 1-2pm!

03/12/2026

Check out Jazzy's progress!

Check out the progress Desperados 4H BLM Mustangs is making!
03/12/2026

Check out the progress Desperados 4H BLM Mustangs is making!

03/06/2026

Check out the progress that Saddle Tramps 4H BLM Mustangs is making with their mustang!

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