Horse Ownership Costs

Some time ago a boy in his early teens sent an email asking approximately how much it costs per month to own a horse. Unfortunately, all of my emails were mysteriously deleted before I could respond.

The following table tries to give some idea of monthly costs associated with owning a horse. It shows estimated monthly costs if you 1) own your horse and board it at a facility, or 2) sponsor a horse for a couple days a week, or 3) you own your horse and keep it on your own property. The figures are based on our local area, Contra Costa County, which is approximately 30 minutes east of San Francisco, California. Homeowner secured loans, fast secured loans in UK.

Please keep in mind that the figures above do not take the following types of expenses into account; emergency vet care, riding apparel, bridles, halters, saddles, saddle pads, horse blankets, grooming tools, . . . etc. These are not typical monthly expenses, but are substantial in most cases if you are just starting out. осетинские пироги на заказ по телефону пироги

Notes and Calculations:

(1) You Own & Board at a Stable - this describes our family's situation. We own our horse, but board it at a stable away from our home. The stable provides 3 feedings a day, we have access to a covered arena and an outdoor arena and pasture. The stall is in a barn and is partially indoor and outdoor and measures approximately 12 feet by 20 feet. cash till payday

(2) You Sponsor - in this situation you basically have the "rights" to ride a horse "X" number of times a week. Usually you will not be responsible for any board, vet or any other types of expenses. In this case we assumed a sponsorship that allowed riding 2 to 3 days a week.

(3) You Own & Board on Your Property - here, you own your horse and keep it on your property instead of boarding it at a stable.

(4) Board (including food) - if you own your horse and board it at a stable, or if you sponsor a horse you'll usually be paying a set amount per month that covers both feeding and housing the horse. If you board the horse on your property you will only have the feed amount to pay.

(5) Food Only - this only applies to those that own a horse and board it on their property. The feed cost is built into the boarding fee for the other two scenarios we are reviewing.

(6) Grain - in our case, a mix of corn, oats and barley.

(7) Supplements - in our case, a glucosamine and MSM combination.

(8) Farrier - in our case, replace shoes approximately every 8 weeks.

(9) Non-emergency Vet Care - This includes amounts for dental care, immunizations and worming.

(10) Bedding (Straw or Shavings) - These costs are included in the boarding fee for those that sponsor a horse or board their horse at a stable. This is an additional expense if you board your horse on your own property.