HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO OWN A HORSE? DETAILED COST GUIDE 💰 

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Before I hear the video, let me say, the value of a horse, far outweigh the costs.

One thing to add is that horse prices go down MASSIVELY in winter and go up in summer as more people want horses during the summer and not as much in winter

Just gonna say horses get as expensive as you make it. We had two horses on just pasture (with a form of shelter), didn’t stall them so no costs of that stuff, had plenty of grass so no hay but one round bale in winter so we only paid for grain throughout most of the year. So paid $60 a month. Of course there were som vet bills but overall spent way less on TWO horses then most people. Keeping them out in pasture doesn’t hurt horses in anyway. They actually seem to be more sane and calm from being out 24/7 and not so fresh and dangerous. That’s just the way I can afford and keep horses with my amount of money. Not rich here🙋🏻‍♀️😫

Just want to say how much I appreciate all of your videos. Horse ownership is a long-term goal for me and my family and I am learning so much from you in the process. One day when we acquire the right property we will have a great Foundation of knowledge to begin with. Thank you!

The cheap part is the buyin'...

Here in New England Full Board can cost over $1200.00 depending on where you are. Some barns even tack on fees for blanketing, holding for the vet or farrier, bandaging, etc. It is wise to ask about these things before you decide on a barn. You also want to know if the facility has an indoor, an outside ring and a round pen and if the use of those facilities is included in the boarding cost. Don't forget beaning a gelding or stallion. You would be lucky to get a horse shod for under $150.00. Bare foot trims can cost $75.00. Teeth floating from $50.00 with 'old fashioned floats, without a tranq to well over $200.00 by a vet with a power float. Annual check ups can go over $250.00. Shots can also cost you well over $150.00.

My show horse is always 5 figures per year just for the vet. $240 every 4-7 weeks for shoes. $1k insurance a year. $100/mo. Supplements. $700/year adequan. $630/mo board. $68k vehicle and trailer, $500 annual maintenance on trailer. $630 board/mo. 5-7k per year for shows. And tack and equipment stuff.

Before anyone buys a horse, regardless of the cost, they should know that colic surgery can cost an average of 10-15K. A vet bill for even a simple problem can be well over 500.00. Ask yourself if you're prepared to pay a very large vet bill when you own a horse. If not, don't own a horse. Speaking from 25 yrs of experience.

Regarding hay, you mentioned horse quality. That's important and many people do testing on a supplier's hay, if they plan to purchase large quantities. That gives you a breakdown of the nutrients and whether it will provide the necessary nutrition for a horse. If you're getting hay from a feed store or private supplier, do as much research as you can. If you see no green on the inside, it's old. If you see mold on the inside or smell it, pass, pass, pass... you're going to end up with a colicky horse. You may see a few weeds or sandspurs, but if it's more than a few, pass. Don't buy rolls if you care about your horse. Rolls are very large and most are stored outside in the rain, snow, whatever. When they get delivered, you store them in the pasture. That means mold can develop easily and it's cow hay. Cows have a very different type of digestion and poor hay is not an issue, Horses have pretty sensitive stomachs, so since colic is potentially life-threatening and very expensive if a vet is called to tube your horse, don't skimp on feed and hay. Watch for mold. Smell good hay and smell bad hay, don't forget it. In fact everytime you open a bag of feed, smell it! Shop around too, if you can. A feed store charges a lot more and if you're near hay farms, you can often arrange for delivery or for you to pick up hay as needed. Be sure to store hay in a dry space and rotate feed bags if you buy in quantity. Mice and rats love to live in feed rooms and if you don't have airtight containers, you'll have rodents in your feed. Keeping feed clean and fresh is important.

Don't forget worming! One tube of wormer can be from 10 to 20 dollars. Some boarding stables require worming every 6 weeks. 8 weeks is good practice. Also, wormer types should be rotated. I always rotate 3 different types of wormer and do an extra dose with a full spectrum at the end of the summer. To save money I ordered a dozen of each type and split the costs with 2 other boarders You CAN find ways of saving money.

Another excellent video. I love horses. Had one growing up but didn’t ride much while in the military for 22 years. Biggest regret of my life. Now 67 and determined to change that. Looking into volunteering at local horse rescue to love on and care for them, then possibly owning another one. Your channel is great, thank you!

Our full care prices in Kansas City start at $700 up to $1200. Pasture $350 - $400. These are great videos btw!

What we payed for our horses was very different. We got two butt head geldings for free as rescues, then we got my sister’s show mare who was $7,500, then there’s my mare who we payed $3,500 for and had lots of training work to get her from trail horse to jumping horse.

This was so so helpful! As someone who plans on getting horses and knowing nothing, thank you for helping me prepare!!!

I love Tuckers coat!

The factor no one talks about is the huge saving in psychiatrist ! When you have a horse, you learn to control your emotion very quickly

You are an excellent teacher. I'm so grateful to have found your channel.

Good info and good sense of humor! 😎

So informative! Thank you! ❤

Thank you! You're videos are very informative and I enjoy seeing Tucker.

Wow..Thank you for extremely useful detailed info :)

Great video. Very informative. Thank you!

Omg thank you this is just what I needed I asked all these questions last week thank you so much

I have did notes on all of this thank you for helping my horse journey

Ty...very good info. Very needed information for lots of folks

Such a great informative video 💗👏🏻

Very detailed informative video.. Thank you 👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Thank you for your videos. So helpful!!!

Such smart advice. Thanks for this!

Thank you! This was very helpful.

Thank you for your information. I have been watching your videos so I am sort of prepared when we get them.

This channel is so helpful! I love horses and I would love to get one in the future. All of your videos are so helpful in preparing me and giving me the information I need.

Really Loved your video explained in a very simple way ALL the answers i was looking for. All in ONE :)

So helpful! Really appreciate this video :)

Thank you so much for this video. We are in the process of setting up our land for us to have 2 horses. Just for casual rides and as companions. This was a lot of great information and reminded me of things I had forgotten were part of horse care. It’s been awhile since I’ve worked with horses and I’ve never had my own horse before.

Very informative, thank you.

Thank you, your videos are sooooo helpful

I bought my green broke mare that used to buck for $10,000 . I know that sounds like a lot but she is a registered Quarter horse with great running and cow blood lines and she is a blue roan 💙

I live in Italy. Getting my first horse next month. This video was great. Much appreciated

Everything is much cheaper here in the Philippines if you are a horse owner :) We bought our 2 retired polo horses for $2,400.00 and the other one for $1,400.00. Horse feed is sold here for $23 a sack good for a month. We feed our horses grass which is available everywhere. No need to buy. We don't have hay in the Philippines. Also farrier service is $50 per horse. Vet service is also cheap depending on the medical need of your horse. Owning a horse takes all stress away and is really worth it.

Omg this is useful I was just abt to get a horse

Just bought my first horse and I have been loving your videos for keeping me learning throughout this whole process.

Great vid once again can u pls do a how to choose the right horse vid?

There are SO many rescue horses, if ppl can pay for the transport there’s no reason to spend thousands on top of it. Also, if you are inexperienced, don’t buy. Shareboard for a few years or lease, you may change your mind when you learn how much work it takes. It’s not all hop on and run thru the meadow. It’s dirt, sweat, hair, bugs, pee & poop, and sore muscles and plenty of bruises. Also, depending on where you live, board ranges greatly. If I could find board for 800 a month I’d do back flips. Mine is one of the cheapest in my area and it’s $1,400 a month. Farrier is $260-300 every 6 months. Every time the vet comes it’s between $160-1,000. Saddle fitter - $150 just to get them out to the barn. Tack - hundreds to thousands. Vaccinations, several hundred 2x a year. Other equipment- endless… Maybe I should just say don’t own a horse in southern NY unless you make good money. It’s hard.

I love your videos. I love your advice too!

I appreciate your video. we are adopting a horse. thank you for your time.

This video and the horse 101 video has helped me so much. I’m young but have been doing lessons for a while and my instructor has been telling me to do research so I might be able to get a horse. I’m very excited!

Ty this was so helpful ❤

Thank you for making this video

Again, thank you! So much good info! Curious where you hail from. You have my alter ego life! God bless. And thank you again. You're going to be getting a lot of comments from me since I plan on watching many of your excellent videos.

I love Tucker's coat! He is so beautiful! Also thank you for telling me this! I really want a horse and I wanted a horse for so long so I want to make sure I know what I'm doing when I ever decide to get a horse finally! Thank you for this amazing video!

This was one of your best videos ever! Although I like your really funny ones. This serious one was very informative. I am thinking of buying a horse from a ranch called Lombard ranch in Texas. I am reaching out to my equestrian friends to confirm if they have heard anything about this ranch.

l love this video .it is one of the best videos.how happy it is for a woman to take care of a horse .thank you dear sister.for this🌹🐎

Wow I seriously loved this video!!! I cant thank you enough, this answered a lot of questions! But i do have one more, can you trim hooves yourself??

i was so ready for vet calls to be like $200 during business hours cus i'm so use to the price normal vets charge to just look at your dog/cat when they're sick

Your videos are awesome! I'm buying property in northern Nevada and want to have horses but know nothing these vids are definitely helping. Any tips that you haven't covered? And what are your thoughts on rescue horses?

You’re good at this ! Teaching and really caring about helping others, 🐴💜🐴

Everything, horses cost everything. But if you really love horses, the return is priceless.

Love this young lady love how she explains especially for a dummy like me and am glued to every word and am go to have my two little granddaughters watch this. Hate the tatoo

Great videos! Might have missed it but was sheath cleaning mentioned? Also, horse boots are a great alternative to shoes.

I just bought 16 acres of farm land. I cannot wait to own a horse!

very useful channel!

can you possibly make video about Mustangs? lovely video btw as always, and u got pretty smile and amazin horses ^^

Very thorough video, I ride western, but your prices seem similar to mine, however I’m pretty sure English stables are much more expensive here in jersey.

Excellent !!! Well done!!!

Boarding was cheap (i.e. free) on my parent's property with a pasture and barn. Food wasn't particularly expensive. It was the surprise vet bills that always killed me 🤦

Thanks for ur help in about month in a half ill have my own horse 🐎 been my dream as a very lil girl n soon it will come true long as everything gos to plan ..n dont have to wait few more months 😁🥰🙏❤

thanks helped so much even on price range

Thank you, excellent info

Board in NY and CT is 3 to 6 times what you mentioned

Since I live on a farm we just feed our horses silage and when there in the barn when we brush them they get grains.

A young horse without training lies around $2500 on average here. Your prices are absolutely awesome 😂

PhewEEEEE i got my work cut out for me lololol!!! This is so informative. Costs have definitely gotten higher over the last 20 years thats for sure.

Great video but all the board and maintenance I’ve seen in RI and MA ends up costing 700-1000 a month

very nice information.

Thank you so much for making this vid

I'm glad that i came across this video. Very helpful for someone that has never owned a horse but i have ridden a horse a few times but i'm purchasing a house in Texas where i have 25 acres and the owner wants to leave me some horses but i have no clue how to raise a horse.

Thanks from Chicago

Used to get cheap trained horses off the race track… may have to teach trotters to run but that is easy. 🌼

That tucker driveby 👌

Thanks for the vid. Nice channel

Perfect timing!

Thank you, needing all the information, as for the prices, I am in Australia so more or less double that, but I am still looking around. But Vets are expensive no matter what animal you have, so I am used to that cost. However strangley my cats, fish, dogs, birds and turtles haven't had any need for a farrier, so that is a new cost. Always love your videos. Thank you again

Thank you so much!!!!

Awesome few videos 📹 you have shown me.

As an owner of 8 morgans from 2 1/2 to 31 your right on with your info. If you please do an update on the costs reflecting 2022

Very nice to hear costs. Dollar amounts! I know vaccinating your horse is cheaper if you do it yourself, but can you buy the same exact dosage? I am sure one’s vet would answer this. I understand that you can be taught to trim hooves. I have seen one farrier who really butchered one hoof. Another farrier had to come and fashion a leather boot so he could stand! The horse bit through the bad farrier’s thumb! Smart horse. I was leasing him. The good farrier came and I was there. People kept talking about how vicious he’d been, but while farrier #2 worked on the damaged hoof and the other three, he slept with the lead rope hanging off my shoulder and his head on my shoulder. He knew I’d keep him safe and I did. He was very picky about whom he liked. My husband could ride him with no problem as could my children. My 4 year old son pretended he was a dog telling him to “Heel!” But he always tried to bite my husband when he was not astride and he threw his owner’s little girl into a manure pile by grabbing her by her pony tail! He just swiftly turned around with her dangling from his mouth and dropped her! He was 16 H, 2” so she had a distance to fall!

Winter in the northeast is expensive...hay is around 5-7 a sq bale. The electric for the water heaters is very costly and we run a electric fence. Grain and beet pulp still isnt that expensive. i have 6 appaloosa's. Rough board for 1 horse where i am with a run in shed ...no stall, runs around 300 month.

Did anybody keep a tally? I just wanna know per year total low end to high end.

Where I live, well, the boarding costs 330 euro a month, add perhaps half of it for other expenses, so about 5-6k euro a year.

For the pre purchase vet check how would you get an unhandled horse checked?

Very helpful video! I'm looking at getting my own horse soon as the one I've been working with just went up for sale and I'd be heartbroken to lose him. Have been going over my budget and figuring out costs all month and this helps loads! I definitely thought they'd be more expensive as someone who's going into this with no prior knowledge of costs.

I live in the Netherlands and also in the place where Frisian horses are born and raised, the province called friesland ! so here it is easy to get one because they are everywhere but to get the horse breeds i want i would have to travel to America :p

Very helpful vid … I am lucky in that my brother has 4 acres riverfront in Northern NV, I live only a mile down the highway, and I can keep a horse or two there. I am interested in adopting a wild horse and purchasing a domestic.

The best video l love this lt suits me the most beautiful woman who understands horse breeding and takes care of it thank you my friend🌹🐎

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I love the video

New subscriber… thank u