What will be the overall cost of horseback riding? Lessons and all.?

Question

I live in Washington. I would like to learn how to ride western. How much would it cost me for lessons, boarding, all of the equipment required?What are some events other than barrel racing, jumping or racing horses?

Answer 1

The cost depends on which place you go to. So look for places and see how much they cost. Also, some other events are reining, breakaway, calf roping, steer wrestling, goat tie, pole bending, bull riding, steer stopping, calf tie, team roping, team penning, etc....... I hope I helped you a lot!!!!!

Answer 2

I'm a jumper, and i have 2 private lessons a week. A private lesson at my barn costs about $30, but I'm pretty sure you can find somewhere cheaper. Maybe start out with group lessons? They're cheaper and more fun!

Answer 3

For my lessons(all private) are $25 per 1/2 hour and $35 for 1 hour.

I ride English but for like a helmets I bought a Troxel for about $40 and breeches for around $70ish. For boots it can vary greatly to brand and what type. I'm pretty sure the western boots won't be that expensive though you won't need anything fancy in the beginning and you can ride in jeans.

Answer 4

~Lessons (depending): around $50-30

~Boarding (depending on where you live etc): $400-650

~All of the equipment put together: almost $2,000

       -Saddle:

                       -consigned~$200-700 (depending on how new it is)

                       -New saddle:$1,000 (about)

~Saddle-pad(s) (depends on what you need): $39.99-200.00

~Girth:

             -Western fleece cinch:$19.90

             -Equi-grip girth w/ roller buckle:$34.90

~Bridle:

               -Head stall alone:$29.90

               -Entire bridle:$34.90              

               -Hackamore:$50.00-199.99

~Reins:

               -Cotton:$7.00-15.99

              

~Bit:$19.90-34.90

***I would advise for you to also go to a barn and maybe ask around if you have questions on boarding etc....

          Other events are Saddleseat, Eventing, Dressage, Driving (horse and buggy),Pole bending, Hunter under saddle,and much much more!!