Horse owners, we are considering getting a horse, what advise do you have? If we did, it wouldnt be until later (a couple years) We are just curious.
How much do you spend monthly feeding them? Vets costs? Just averages. I know it depends on a lot of factors.. thanks
Answers:
vet bills vary on the vet you go to and what is wrong.etc too many variables
Also, time of year and what purpose you are going to use the horse depends on cost.
A "halter" that you show will cost more to keep up than a pony that your children will ride around in the yard.
but feed also is depending on what you feed them...and time of year it is...it cost more in the winter than in the summer
they will need alot of care and basic things like:
Halter: 20
buckets for food and water: 40 total
lead rope: 20
Barn/fence/incloser: VARIES
bag of feed: 10ish (per bag)
bale of hay: 2-15 (a bale) depending on time of year and where you get it
Shoes: 50-150 (total)
Trailer: varies
horse blanket: 200ish
I spend about 200 a month to feed my horse and vet bills are only a cogins shoot each year. All the other shoots I can get over the counter at the feed store and give myself. I keep her on my dads property she's a black and white paint.
We also have an old race horse he eats a lot. Just be carefull of the diet you give your horse. You don't want to give them too much alfalfa its way too rich for their stomachs.
There are so many web site out there you can go to to do more research on the type of horse and feed and health care and all of that.
Hi, owning a horse is daily task. Do you own a farm? Horses are herd animals and ususally need two of them. However a goat is good also or dog. Feeding the horse is up to the horses. If you guys are novice riders you will need to buy older well broke horse. These horses are usually low cost keeps. Why are they low cost keeps because they are done growing and not breeding. I be happy to talk with you more about this just direct your quesitons. jennifer
My advice: do your research. Find a riding instructor in your area who either has good references or it certified. Ask them to help you find a agood horse. He or she will be able to find a horse that is really right for you and your family.
Find a good stable to board your horse at, and inquire about the monthly boarding fee, which is the most expensive thing when it comes to horses. After all, vet fees are generally only a few times a year, for vaccinations, and you only pay for the horse once; but you have to pay the boarding fees every month so make sure you can afford it.
Also, please at least check out some insurance plans. You are probably already insured for injury, but your horse should be insured for some medical circumstances.
Also remember that aside from boarding and whatnot, there is also the cost of equipment, shoeing, and lessons. It's best if you ask around and see what the prices are in your area, since they can differ quite widely from place to place.
Best of luck!
I heard they are a lot of work and are very expensive.
I would reccomend that you board the horse so that you can enjoy having the horse and leave the dirty work up to others. Ats also good to board because you can be around other horse people and trainers that would be able to help you when you need. I board my horse and pay 200 a month for drylot.
well as far as what type i would suggest a quarter horse and ether a mare or a gilding since they are much calmer than Stalin's. as far as food cost quarter horse tend to only need about 2 flakes of hay a day so they are probably the cheapest horses to keep. also the vet bills can be the worst part due to how complex the horse is but if you keep your horse in good shape. finding a good shoer will be your only problem.
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