Eighty-seven wild horses from Nevada will find new homes in 19 states after a lively competitive bidding session via satellite on August 6.

“Response to the first nationally televised satellite auction was tremendous,” said Bob Abbey, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Nevada State Director. “We had bidders from all over the United States compete for the pairs, geldings, and studs offered for adoption. The widespread interest generated by the adoption provided the opportunity for our wild horse and burro specialists to talk to hundreds of Americans who support the program and are interested in adopting in the future.”

A two-year old gelding from Monte Cristo Herd Management Area (HMA) near Eureka in White Pine County, Nev., netted the highest bid of $1,000. The horse is going to an adopter in California.

A mare and foal pair of blue roans from the Sand Springs East HMA near Eureka, Nev. sparked a lively competitive bid ending in a $950 offer. The highest price for a stud from the Monte Cristo HMA was $700 for a two-year old. All three animals are going to an Ohio adopter