Would like some idea on cost of keeping a horse,

Question

I have been considering buying a horse for my 11yr daughter and myself. I do not have a property to keep it on so would need to find place for it and wondering what that costs. We are in queensland, also wanting to know best horse to look into and cost of feed ect. We have a pony club close by for lessons and musters and all that. I have some limited experience as a child and am not being hasty I am seriously looking into this.

Answer 1

I bought my horse from a trail riding place. He doesn't show or anything, but he's a good little pleasure horse. He was $1200. But if you want a show horse, it WILL be a lot more expensive. However, since you have 'limited experience', I would take someone you know and trust to help you pick/test horses. This should be a person that should have nothing to gain by helping you, and therefore will not pressure you to buy a horse.

English stuff aprx. $400 [saddle/pad/bridle/bit]

Western stuff aprx. $500 [saddle/pad/bridle/bit]

I board my horse at a little barn for $225/m and they take care of feeding, turning out, etc. But it ranges anywhere from $150 (Usually only that cheap if you feed yourself) -- $800.

Also, keep in mind they have to get their feet/vaccines/worming done every so often which tacks on about another $500/yearly.

And probably another $60/yearly for misc. items.

Answer 2

Contact some local barns. Over here in american, a local barn costs about...

$75.00 a month for dry lot (feed not provided and 3 flakes of hay provided, but this is no stall, just out in a pasture, basically).

250.00 a month = a cheap stall, cleaned once a day, turnout once a day, feed (either what they feed or you buy your own and 3 flakes of hay)

350 better stall, twice cleaning, twice feeding, turnout, any blanket changes, etc. 3 flakes

400 nice stall attached to big indoor arena, three time stall cleaning, up to three times feeding, turnout, all/any blanket changes, 3 flakes.

Find a local barn and ask what it costs.

Then think about the fact that every 6 weeks the horse needs to be trimmed, Trimming here is around $22.00 /horse, but that is usually more in other places, or around 100 for a good shoeing. To be on the safe side, imagine 100 every six weeks just for their feet.

Best idea, talk to some pony club members who have horses, then you can find a horse and lease it if possible, in case things don't work out :)

Eeeee. Good luck with your horse, it's always exciting, I really hope it works out for you.

Answer 3

If you haven't already, go to the pony club and spend time with the members and their horses.  Refresh your memory and make sure your daughter really wants to ride as much as you.

Also help clean up too. Maybe the sport of horses doesn't appeal so much after you get dirty.

Find a riding instructor and take some lessons before commiting to an animal.

Answer 4

i pay $250 a month for my Thoroughbred and i live in QLD TOO!!!

i'll let you know what all my costs are and add some extra info after it.

agistment( at my pony club) only $60/month

worming $18/month

shoeing $90/ 5 weeks

dentist $40/ year

shots $20/ year

hay $23.50/ month ( i buy 1 bale a month because he get alot from his pasture and i dont feed him everyday, only when i ride)

economix $30/bag/month

chaff $30/bag/month

averages to $250

and i right down anything that i buy

hay is getting more expensive here in australia. it was $8 last year and now its $24 so just remember that

it also depends on how much riding to how much you feed your horse

for a horse i'de look for a quiet school master that has done it all with plenty of years still left in him.

make it a priority to join with your local club so you can make some horsey friends so they can help you buy a horse, because some buyers can scam you especially when they know your not that experienced

good luck

Answer 5

let's just say it's like feeding them money instead of hay. but they are worth it. go to your local stables to get a more specific pricing