Fabsome Horses: Breyer Horse Photography : The Herd

Monday, October 6, 2014

After a long walk in the woods the herd needs a drink of cool spring water.

Happy Cantering :oD

Let's look at some of the basic cost to owning a horse

(the stuff people didn't tell me about owning a horse)

$500 - $1200... pre purchase vet check

$800-up ...buying the horse

$2 per mile ... Transport the horse

$450... Deposit on a stall for boarding

$600... Monthly boarding fee

$40 - $50....lessons and training

$85... Ferrier every 6-8 weeks (shoes)

$40... Ferrier every 5- 6 weeks (no shoes)

$115... Update shots

$85 - $125... Body Clip for the winter

$150...Spring Shots and Vaccinations

$100...Teeth Floating (so far 1 this year)

$39.99... helmet

$150-$250... New nice show helmets

$39.99 - $129.99... paddock boots

$24... fly spray

$24.99 - $15.99 ... hoof conditioner

$4.29... face brush

$4.49... curry mitt

$1.99... body sponge

$19.99... saddle pad

$79.99... Cooler (fleece blanket)

$159.99... Sheet

$389.99... Mid weight blanket