JOIN US FOR DEERWOOD RANCH WILD HORSES – FALL OPEN DAY 2026!
On Saturday, September 26, 2026, Deerwood Ranch will once again open the gates for a free day celebrating Wyoming’s wild horses and the beauty of the Centennial Valley. This free public event welcomes families, photographers, horse lovers, and anyone looking to enjoy a unique Wyoming experience. No reservations are required.
Deerwood Ranch is a private ranch caring for more than 350 Wyoming BLM wild horses, located approximately 30 miles west of Laramie. Activities will be centered around the Hay Barn/Wedding and Events Barn.
Guests can enjoy free pickup tours through the ranch to view more than 350 wild horses, beginning at 9:30 a.m. and departing every half hour throughout the day. The final tour departs at 2:00 p.m. No reservations are required.
Representatives from the Bureau of Land Management will be on site to answer questions, provide information about Mustang and burro adoption, and approve adoption applications. Non-gentled BLM yearlings and two-year-old geldings will be available for adoption, along with burros.
From 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., enjoy delicious smoked-meat sandwiches and sides prepared by Dave Herring and crew. Food will be available for purchase, with proceeds benefiting the Shawn Herring Memorial Foundation. Cash is encouraged.
Quick Draw Coffee will also return with a selection of delicious drinks.
Visitors can browse a growing collection of local vendors offering T-shirts, sweatshirts, wild horse photographs and notecards, hides, jewelry, home décor, baked goods, local raw honey, sourdough baked goods, handmade bowls and baskets, and more. With several vendors participating this year, expect a relaxed farmers market and artistic fair atmosphere as fall settles into the Centennial Valley.
We’re also thrilled to welcome a couple of adopted BLM Mustangs from Rocket G Ranch. Guests will have the opportunity to see how far these horses have come in their training journeys. Their stories show what can happen when ordinary people take a chance on a wild Mustang and discover something extraordinary along the way.
Come spend the day enjoying fresh mountain air, beautiful fall scenery, Wyoming’s wild horses, great food, local vendors, and a little taste of ranch life.
Questions? Contact Jana Wilson at 307-399-9956.
DEERWOOD RANCH WILD HORSES FALL OPEN DAY
Saturday, September 26, 2026 • 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Deerwood Ranch • 599 State Hwy 11 • Laramie, Wyoming
30 miles west of Laramie in the beautiful Centennial Valley
LOOKING BACK AT OUR SEPTEMBER 2025 OPEN DAY
On Saturday, September 27, 2025, our hay barn and pastures came alive with visitors from near and far. Families, friends, and fellow horse lovers joined us for free pickup and tractor rides to see more than 350 BLM wild horses, delicious smoked-meat sandwiches from Dave Herring (benefiting the Shawn Herring Memorial Foundation), and a vibrant fall market of local vendors.
The BLM team helped guests learn about wild horse care and even approved adoptions on the spot, while a few adopted Mustangs from Rocket G Ranch in Colorado showed just how far patience and everyday dedication can take these amazing animals.
From the first morning tour to the last bite of lunch, you filled the ranch with kindness, curiosity, and Wyoming spirit. Thank you to every visitor, vendor, volunteer, and driver who made the day possible.
Questions or future adoption interest? Contact Jana Wilson at 307-399-9956—and we’ll see you down the trail!
