EVENT & REGISTRATION INFO

 

Tennessee

For this event, you may adopt or purchase from any approved BLM adoption, or make an appointment at a BLM holding facility or Forever Branded Adoption Center between October 1-December 31, 2026. View the eligibility requirements below and the BLM adoption schedule. If you adopt via the BLM Internet Adoption, the paperwork must reflect an adoption date within the pick-up window (the date on the paperwork is typically the date you take possession of the animal). Sale horses are eligible.

Once you have found your competition horse or burro, please complete the form below and be prepared to submit your adoption/sale paperwork as part of the application.

 

Idaho

For this event, you may adopt or purchase from any approved BLM adoption, or make an appointment at a BLM holding facility or Forever Branded Adoption Center between October 1, 2026-March 31, 2027. Alternatively, you may pick-up your animal from the Boise Corrals on November 21 or 22, 2026. View the eligibility requirements below and the BLM adoption schedule. If you adopt via the BLM Internet Adoption, the paperwork must reflect an adoption date within the pick-up window (the date on the paperwork is typically the date you take possession of the animal). Sale horses are eligible.

If you select to pick up from the Boise Corrals in the registration form below, you will not need to provide paperwork, but please complete the remainder of the registration form. If you decide to adopt or purchase outside of the Boise Corral pick-up, please complete the form below once you have found your animal and be prepared to submit your adoption/sale paperwork as part of the application.

 

Missouri

This event is pending and full event details, animal eligibility and pick-up dates will be added when/if it moves forward.

 

Burro Bonanza

This event is pending and full event details, animal eligibility and pick-up dates will be added when/if it moves forward.

 

Eligible Animals: 

For all riding divisions, horses must be over 3-years-old. For all in-hand divisions, horses must be at least 1-year-old. For burro divisions, burros must at least 1-year-old. Horses and burros may be any color.

If you wish to participate in the auction, your animal must be sale authority to qualify. Adoptable/untitled animals will not be eligible for the auction at the event, but you are still able to utilize Forever Branded Classifieds to help rehome your animal.

 

Please use the form below to submit your competitor application for Branded Bonanza.

What you need to know BEFORE applying:

• Horses: All competitors will be adopting horses and burros. The adoption fee will be $125, payable to the Bureau of Land Management.
• BLM Adoption/Sale Paperwork: You will be required to submit a copy of your adoption or sale paperwork showing the animal's freezemark, adoption/sale date, adoption/sale location, and adopter/purchaser name - unless you select Boise Corral pick-up for the Idaho event. Please have this handy for upload.
• Divisions:
  • Youth Burro (8-17)
  • Adult Burro (18)
  • Youth In-Hand (8-17)
  • Youth Under-Saddle (14-17)
  • Adult In-Hand (18)
  • Adult Under-Saddle (18)
  • Adult and youth applicants must choose between competing in-hand or under saddle and cannot choose to compete in both divisions. 
• Reassignment: If you plan to reassign your animal following the competition, Forever Branded is offering an opportunity to market your horse or burro through our website and social media channels and online platform. Some events may also offer an online competitive bid event.
• Auction: Some events may also be hosting an online and/or hybrid auction. The auction is optional, and you will not be required to consign your animal in order to compete at the event. Registration and more details will be shared prior to the event. ONLY SALE AUTHORITY ANIMALS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR THE AUCTION EVENTS.
• Notes:
  • The competitor, trainer and adopter can be different individuals. This means that an adopter/competitor may outsource the training of their animal if desired. It also means the adopter does not have to be the same person training and/or competing at the show. When completing the application, please note the competitor (or their legal guardian) must be the one to complete the application. If the adopter is not the competitor and you are planning to compete at the Idaho event, the adopter/purchaser will need to be present at pick up to complete the BLM application paperwork. Similarly for Idaho, youth competitors must have an adult adopter for their animal.
• Rules: Review the Rules & Regs here.