Money for horses- save up??

Question

We plan on buying this paint horse that is for sale at my barn. She will be boarded there and kep in pasture. My question is, how much roughly does shoeing cost? she obviously would only need vet visits, only for deworming etc. but I was just curious how much shoeing costs? because I plan on getting her in shape for summer, then I would like to get her shod for next summer so that I can take her to some events.

Also, were not a 'poor' family but were not rich either, so I mean if she needs to see a vet for an injury we can afford that, but would it be a good idea to maybe start having extra money (even mine instead of my parents) to be put in the bank each month, just incase a vet needs to come out and see her (not necessarily for a huge injury, but if there was maybe a laceration and she needed stitches) or something, then how much wuld that cost? and does everyone that buys a horse (not kept at their place) have money saved away for their horse?

Few details- boarding would be 200 a month so its not incredibly expensive since she is used in lessons. She is also a paint horse, some people have said thats an 'easy keeper' so does that just mean she is an easy keeper weight wise?

Answer 1

Shoeing depends on:

- your horse's feet

- # of shoes needed

- type of shoes needed

- your area

- the farrier

- and whether stud holes need to be tapped/punched

my project gets 2 front shoes ($50), my event horse ($150) because he needs 4 shoes, and stud holes (plus he has bad feet due to his size, 17.3). It all depends.

Alot of injuries, you can take of yourself. Even lacerations (theres not body parts or organ that have been severed or damaged). Most of the time it just takes a good scrub (novaulsen) and some water. But, once again, it depends on the injury and what the injury requires. Worming/vaccinations, costs $80 out here if done by my vet. Thats why my trainer buys the vaccinations and does them or she showed me how to give them and i give the horses' theirs. A vet visit for an injury is expensive though, it can be anywhere from a couple hundred to a couple thousand. Most of the time, the money that goes into a horse is rom a monthly paycheck, but depending on the owners too. The only money i have saved away is ONLY if my horse gets a bad enough injury that i NEED a vet to take care of it, besides that, i pay for my horse from monthly paychecks. I would suggest getting a job instead of forcing your parents to fork out the cash every time your horse needs something. i had to get a job to get a horse and i work off my board, board for me is $375/month, i work off $117 of it. Easy keeper is exactly what its name describes, she doesnt eat much, doesnt get injured all the time, not a lot of money goes to her feed.

Before you buy, i would suggest leasing for about 6 months. You will learn some ownership there.

good luck

  

Answer 2

you should probably say for what country...

easy keeper means doesnt eat much food...

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Answer 3

For a horse that is an easy keeper, she may not need shoes at all. However, front shoes only may be a possibility. If you shoe all four feet she will have less traction for trial riding but more for in the arena and jumping. A full shoeing costs between 100 and 180 dollars depending on the quality of the farrier. I spend 175 for my horses but it is well worth it. As fo a vet, most vets charge a ranch call fee wich is split between the number of clients the vet serves in the time at the ranch. Ranch call fees range from cheap to quite expencive (mine is 65 dollars). So it is best to buddy up so you and some freinds can split this. Hope this helps!

Answer 4

she may be a easy keeper  weight wise and maybe she won't and you probable be spending at least 330 for trimming her feet and to shoe her it depends  the sizes of the mare or gelding so it also depends on wat shoes you are looking at to et on the mare or gelding so that is that advice for me my self i own a gelding horse and he is very sweet and very hard to keep up with at times with money times being so tight.

so i would sa up at leased a couple thousand dollars and that all depends on the owners price to sell for

Answer 5

Holy smokes! I wish I lived where the other answerer does. Shoeing around here is anywhere from 120 all the way up to nearly 300. It just depends on the farrier you use, and what you want. Pads, 2 shoes, 4 shoes, etc. Anyway.. It really does depend on where you live.

Paint horses I certainly easier keepers then thoroughbreds are breeds like that but you need to pay attention to the actual horse. Some horses are just naturally hard keepers, others are easy keepers.

I assume that you will not have to by grain in addition to board, etc? Some places are stall board and full care, some just field, and some you have to buy everything. Just wondering.

As for vets. Again that depends on where you live. For instance though most vets will charge you by time when it comes to stitches and such. If its a minor colic they can tube the horse, first they would sedate, usually not too hateful though, around 150 for that. If its a minor cut then you probably would not call the vet. If its more major but does not need stitches upon a vets choice then your vet still may want the horse to be put on antibiotics. That all depends on the antibiotics.

You should (if your barn does not) keep drugs on hand such as banamine. This is for pain such as colic, bute is another good one that horse owners use in general. Maybe concentrate on stocking up on stuff like that after talking it over with your vet?

The best advice I can give you is to call a farrier where you live and also a vet. Most are helpful and will give you pricing, etc.

Best of luck with your new horse!!!!!

Answer 6

Shoeing costs $30 for a trim or $50-$70 for shoes when the farrier comes to my riding school, I believe.

Answer 7

I shovel stalls at the place I board, and the money I get off boarding from that goes towards vet bills. I am also a middle class family, not much money for horses but not so poor that we couldn't take care of mine in an emergency. Another tip I have for you is only to shoe if you horse needs it. My horse doesn't get shoes on her back hooves, only her front. It helps her a lot, she actually likes it better and performs better. Shoeing costs all depend on the farrier. I get them done for free as the owner of my barn shoes my horse and the cost is included in the cost of board (which is the same price as yours). If you get a good farrier however, it will be between $50 and $100 each time average depending on the horse. I find most vet bills for things like that cost around five hundred. Some people don't keep money saved up for vet bills and wind up using credit cards... Not so good.

And easy keeper means she doesn't need extra care or vitamins, only the normal food.  

Answer 8

um its probably a good idea to have some money saved away unless you know you can pay for accident when it happens.