Wild horses still roam Wyoming’s high prairie, and if you know where to look, you can find them grazing in family herds all year long. If nothing excites you more than exclaiming “horses!” when you drive by some horses, then read up on where you’re sure to spot some mustangs here in Wyoming.

1. Pryor Mountains and the Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area
Pryor Mustangs
The Pryor Mountain Herd consists of horses that are direct descendants of the Spanish horses that Cortez used in his war and conquest of the "New World."
Pryor Mustangs
These Spanish Mustangs have been in the area since the late 1700s, and they were originally brought to the region by indigenous tribes.
Pryor Mustangs
Today, you can see the herd in the Bighorn Canyon area. Stop in to the Pryor Mustang Center in Lowell and you can get tips on where to spot the horses, making it easy to plan a route to see them from your car.
Pryor Mustangs
Read more about the Pryor Mustangs here.
2. Wind River Wild Horse Sanctuary
Wind River Wild Horse Sanctuary
The Wind River Wild Horse Sanctuary is the only public off-range pasture in the country that's on a reservation.
Wind River Wild Horse Sanctuary

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Stop in to the Sanctuary's interpretive center to learn about the roots of these wild horses and how the herd has ties to colonialism and indigenous life.
Wind River Wild Horse Sanctuary
If you know you'll be in the area, you can schedule a guided ATV tour and see these mustangs up close.
Wind River Wild Horse Sanctuary
Read more about the Wind River Wild Horses here.
3. Pilot Butte Wild Horse Loop
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Finally, one last place you're sure to see wild horses in Wyoming is on the Pilot Butte Scenic Loop, near Rock Springs.
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Expect your drive to take about an hour and a half - but leave yourself plenty of time for oohs and aahs!
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Read about the Pilot Butte Wild Horse Loop here.
Did you know you can adopt a wild horse from Wyoming?
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The Bureau of Land Management has several programs to rehome these wild horses, which helps manage the herd sizes and helps to balance their impact on the environment.

These majestic and graceful horses are sure a sight to see! Learn more about wild horses and how to add one to your herd on the BLM website, here.

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Pryor Mountain Wild Mustang Center, 1106 Rd 12, Lovell, WY 82431, USA
Pilot Butte Wild Horse Scenic Loop, Wild Horse Canyon Rd, Green River, WY 82935, USA
Wind River Wild Horse Sanctuary, 8616 US-287, Lander, WY 82520, USA