(Another) How much does a horse cost?

Question

Ok, I know I asked this question before, but can you guys(in american dollars) tell me how much a horse will cost A MONTH AND YEAR. Like on average. Give me an amount not a list. Thanks. Lets say the pony is free. Ok? Here is his info:

Height: 13.1hh

Age:10

Gender:Gelding

EASY KEEPER

Ok Thanks a million!!

Answer 1

vet is needed a min. or 2 times a year. If you know how to adminster shots the cost is reduced

Vet does everything:$250-$350 per year

You do shots, vet for coggins:$175-250

Farrier is needed every 6-8 weeks, do not do this yourself unless trained. trimmed or shoed

Trim:$20-$40 per trim

shoes:$100-200 per shoeing (all 4 hoofs)

yearly trim:$175-260

yearly shoes:$520-1100

board can vary. there is 3 major boarding types.

pasture monthly: $100-200 per month

pasture yearly:$1200-2400

Partial/rough monthly:$250-400

Partial/rough yearly: $3000-4800

Full board monthly: $450-1200 month

full board yearly:$5400-14,400

Feed is, a good feed, around $10-14 per bag. an easy keeper eats less than half or required grain. a 13.1 hand horse will most like need 4 lbs (easy keeper) split into 2-4 meals a day. and a 50 bag should last around 2 and a half weeks.  making 100 lbs required.

monthly feed:$20-28

yearly:$240-336

(note most full boarders do not pay food for the horse. however with rising grain prices this number will flux depending on your region)

first aid kit:

$20 a year, replace supplies yearly or when expired. wich ever is sooner

vet supplies and preventitive care: $40 (blue coat, swat, vet wrap, iodine bath, etc.)

Fly sprays: $20-$40 a month (depending on brand)

yearly fly spray costs: $240-480

coats and rugs can vary and a good quality one will last years so shop around.

supplements are choice

Saddle that fits the horse's back is a must, improper fit will make him lame. A proper fitting saddle can cost from $200-$3000. a good price and quailty saddle is around $400 though. leather lasts the longest and is the best looking. It can always be repaired and is professional looking for shows

misc. expenses can add up, shows, trailering, injuries, bits, grooming equimtent, etc. so i didn't include this as the price varies greatly

good luck w/ your horse

Answer 2

i have been doing a little research myself, and i have come up with an around about price.

http://horses.about.com/od/buyingyourfir...

vet - $60 plus charges for why shes there and travel expense.

farrier - $60 - $200 every six to eight weeks to shoe your horse and trim its hooves.

bales of hay - around $10 each for a standard sized one and around $40 for a large round one. you will need about four a month, not including bedding.

shavings for bedding - around $5 a bag (you would go through about six bags a month)

feed - depends if your horse is kept in a stall or is out at grass. horses at grass only mainly eat grass and hay and maybe some more suppliments.

grain - $20 a bag, also depends how big the bag is.

boarding - $100 to $300 a month.

or

astingment - again $100 to $300 a month.

total: around $300 dollars a month. not including feed and boarding or astingment

around $500 a month, on average including astigment or boarding.

of course this does not include the once off fee of all the things you have to buy for instance:

rugs

saddle

bridle

brushes

halter

lead rope

buckets and mangers

saddle pad

all your riding gear

and any extras.

hope i helped :)

Answer 3

way to much money kid !!