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NYT: BLM Sold 3,700 Wild Horses in 2025

8/24/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The U.S. Bureau of Land Management sold thousands of wild horses in 2025 that later entered slaughter pipelines.
The New York Times reported 3,700 horses were sold in 2025, more than double prior years.
Ohio trader Brandon Jones bought about 500 horses, saying they went to a farmer.
The Times said some horses sold for $25 were exported to Canadian slaughter plants.

History

Historical Context

The 1971 Wild and Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act, signed by President Nixon, placed unbranded horses under federal protection and tasked the BLM with their management. After decades of roundups, adoption limits, and the 2004 Burns amendment allowing unrestricted sales, the agency approved a 2025 sale of 3,700 horses—double the usual volume—sending many to trader Brandon Jones and Canadian slaughterhouses.

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Story summary

The U.S. Bureau of Land Management sold thousands of wild horses in 2025 that later entered slaughter pipelines.
The New York Times reported 3,700 horses were sold in 2025, more than double prior years.
Ohio trader Brandon Jones bought about 500 horses, saying they went to a farmer.
The Times said some horses sold for $25 were exported to Canadian slaughter plants.

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