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

How Much Does It Cost To Own a Horse? | If you're considering getting a horse, it's important that you understand exactly how much it's going to cost! I've owned horses all over the country, and in this video, I give you the detailed horse cost information you need to know before owning a horse.
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[@EquineHelper]

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[@jessicacopper111]

Not sure how to say it, as an animal activist, I would never feed my kid hay. I'd never sell my kid either.

[@jazzyDear]

@@jessicacopper111 are you blind?, do you need help?, She is talking about horses. NOT ACTUL CHILDERN !

[@user-cc1os3vg9c]

How did you get a horse wait how much is a horse well my tow friends have a horse and I really want a one but I can't because I don't have lot so much money I say one if my friends horse but not the other

[@user-jy6bp4ok9s]

how much is your brow horse

[@thomascox7536]

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

[@lindalunnen622]

Definitely, I love my horse

[@thomascox7536]

@@lindalunnen622 Gmornin, were right there with you. Just a minute ago, we walked outside to one of our boys saying, gu hu hu hud morning to us! Ppl who don't know horses are really missing out

[@cookiebeatsworld]

If i was fat, the amount i need on money to have a horse, would be 12x more than my weight

[@bridielynch4182]

Yeh but that's a problem with some people they cant afford the horse but they dont sell it

[@thomascox7536]

@@bridielynch4182 you know, I figured out I spend roughly $50 a week on 2 horses. I never think about it. I'm keenly aware of the electric bill, groceries, and gas. But for my boys? It's what we do!

[@olalabowskaaa6563]

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

[@fridafuglstenberg]

Yeah. Unless you get a horse at a christmas present/birthday present.

[@fridafuglstenberg]

@GodGod-nq3bl I'm not saying i got a horse in a present. I don't even own one.

[@akieljohnson8654]

Same as motorcycles boats jet ski and campers

[@ivoryeatmon3741]

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🙋🏻‍♀️😫

[@SarahJSwift]

I pay £35 per month for grazing in the uk. I've just bought another horse for £500.

[@stovepipe9er]

They belong out on the pasture. I’m just getting started with horses for my daughter, it all adds up. Horse purchase price, tack, fencing, vet bills, hay, bedding, a trailer and so on. Seeing the prices some people in the comments have paid for their horses makes me feel a bit less guilty.

[@aprilwhite3474]

My husband and I are in the market for a horse or two. We have 7.5 acres. There are two horses down the road that roam the pasture every single day with very simple shelter. They seem very low maintenance 🤷🏻‍♀️ I’m still learning but it seems some people can go overboard…am I wrong?

[@ivoryeatmon3741]

@@aprilwhite3474 If you really look and thing about it and think about what horses really need and what their nature is yes people go overboard ALL THE TIME. Literally put a run in shelter on some land with enough grass which is five acres to one horse then you don’t have to feed hay at all except maybe when the winter comes and it’s not that much. Feed grain and that’s all. No stall cleaning none of that fluff. My horses were soooo much happier then a bunch I have met that have been stalled.

[@marie-lisamariercormier989]

What did you do for fresh water in winter? :)

[@aprilb835]

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!

[@bshaw2221]

Yes I need bigger property to buy a horse I will need a big garden to keep it in and a big paddock to train in

[@serene1178]

@@bshaw2221 umm not a garden, you need something bigger than that, maybe 4 acres of land? (Depending on how much horses you have)

[@Thetoadwhocrossedtheroad]

@@serene1178 i think they meant like a large field which could be attached to the paddock.. also if they meant like an actually garden lol then i agree with 4 acres but it depends on the horse since if it likes to run around a lot and is a total froot loop then i would definitely recommend a big larger more like a 6 acres - 8 acres field 👍

[@serene1178]

@@Thetoadwhocrossedtheroad Oo yea okay thx

[@frankmorris4790]

The cheap part is the buyin'...

[@dpeters602]

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!

[@hallhv01]

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.

[@andreamehmedovic6040]

This sounds accurate for where I am too.

[@Chris-nw5lk]

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.

[@PaulaR-mp9di]

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.

[@mybonneval]

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.

[@renocheyennecash]

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.

[@sarahgannon3317]

Super helpful comment. We are in Bedford NH and Im just getting going into my research. I always thought boarding alone up here could be around 3k.

[@eminem13001]

Can’t you just make your own barn or stable? I heard it’s in the constitution. I’ve never owned a horse but think it would be awesome to own one and cheaper financially over the costs of Gas. I guess it would be comfortable for the horse if it was in a stable

[@mel-ann]

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

[@annewilliams4142]

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

[@theaestheticeq]

I love Tuckers coat!

[@Chynell33]

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

[@magicmoviemakers6609]

Yes me too! Do you know a good price range for me if I’m planning on buying a jumper? I’d say $10,000 but now that I’ve shown my dad this video he is convinced I can get jumper that jumps at least 3’ for $5,000 or less

[@Ellieandanimals123]

@@magicmoviemakers6609you could get a good jumper for around £6000 it just depends on the horse

[@7thMack]

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.

[@McCannsCanines]

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

[@1musketeer311]

how is your horse keeping a year later?

[@lucathatfur7128]

How’s it going?

[@bastonero7572]

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.

[@Veikra]

what boggles my mind is vet care being way cheaper for horses than for dogs here in canada :p

[@jackelynmunoz9656]

So informative! Thank you! ❤

[@txlongarm]

Great video. Very informative. Thank you!

[@twinkiesthezombiedog1768]

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!

[@bshaw2221]

I’d get a horse defo but I don’t have land to keep the horse on

[@twinkiesthezombiedog1768]

@@bshaw2221 Same- but where I live, the country side of the state has lots of land so I'll be able to just move there it some years when I get a job and an actual house-

[@toddolson573]

To want is to lack. Thou shall not want.

[@kellibrooks9032]

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

[@user-yd9jq9qd7i]

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

[@patriciakozlowski4340]

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

[@krishnachaitanyajagadam3601]

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

[@melaniedrouin3480]

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

[@bearallison1633]

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

[@chasingspiritsempath]

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

[@19.tanmoypati13]

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

[@cat-myowa]

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

[@ffchim3427]

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

[@RepentOrBurn]

Such a great informative video 💗👏🏻

[@C60PurplePower]

Such smart advice. Thanks for this!

[@Marie2842]

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

[@jennafahmy]

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 💙

[@remylebeau5212]

Can you explain if you don't mind, what all that stuff means outside of it costing 10 grand?😅

[@Chloe-lw6if]

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.

[@worldterrificfights2940]

Thank you! This was very helpful.

[@perseusnova]

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

[@Friedsteel]

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.

[@miggys7]

Good info and good sense of humor! 😎

[@vampmarked4ever]

Thank you for your videos. So helpful!!!

[@nickwilkinson7728]

Very informative, thank you.

[@Haunted_Spirits13]

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!

[@c..si.mo.ne.ll.i]

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.

[@jannayore566]

So helpful! Really appreciate this video :)

[@auntieliz930]

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.

[@Maxid1]

I'm deciding between a horse and an airplane. So purchase price doesn't matter. It's just about the same cost for a plane per year as a horse. You can't really "fly" through the air (not being on the ground while doing so and most horses don't often go around 200mph). Emergency costs can be very similar. Horse costs in this instance are urgent, you have to pay the money now. With a plane, not so much. But you can't really cuddle with a plane. I'm sure there are people that do, but I avoid those people... Ideally, both a horse and a plane would be nice.

[@shawnpmartin77]

Great detailed summary

[@SacredOnes23]

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

[@GCOSO]

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

[@hepcatshouse2883]

Thank you, your videos are sooooo helpful

[@KatrinaDancer]

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 🤦

[@dougw9239]

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

[@totallyjustabean5662]

Indeed

[@Vlogandridejp]

My dad doesn’t understand this 😂

[@dougw9239]

@@Vlogandridejp My dad didn't either. I have found as I have gotten older, if you don't love horses, you don't get it.

[@cyncin7247]

Yep.

[@roo3379]

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??

[@lauraalbertson7821]

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

[@Millie_moo_bear.]

I love your videos. I love your advice too!

[@christinamuller1741]

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.

[@kanamekiyru]

Can't believe a horses needs are about the same as me taking care of my iguana. You mean to tell me I couldve had a fun friend instead of a mean lizard

[@ZenaTheJumper2121]

Thank you for making this video

[@ashleyal-izzi6799]

Ty this was so helpful ❤

[@timgalus8707]

Excellent !!! Well done!!!

[@inzentive]

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

[@gccvh4757]

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🌹🐎

[@JohnDoe-mn3so]

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?

[@kimmykftchan4936]

very useful channel!

[@wakingohiomama9110]

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.

[@mappsvilleboi]

Thank you, excellent info

[@cxs-yp6oc]

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

[@betterthanyou7942]

Bruh 😂 😂 "my cats, fish, dogs, birds and turtles haven't had any need for a farrier"

[@makmak151515]

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

[@VOTEREPUBLICANS594]

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

[@babypinkbean]

In your case where you have a total of 8, how much would you say give or take is your monthly costs for all 8? I’d guess 800-1000 per horse ? Im totally uneducated in the subject, I just want to have an idea. I’ve always liked horses but never had the chance to get one yet. I think 2 is my ideal limit

[@kahlanfaris7677]

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

[@nasrullahshahzad2684]

very nice information.

[@2bestfriends887]

Thank you so much for making this vid

[@Bobo-pb2rm]

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

[@megequestrian8692]

Perfect timing!

[@PureAdrenalin3342]

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

[@cw4933]

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.

[@MostMarvelousMOCs]

Thanks for the vid. Nice channel

[@assbutt5000]

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.

[@leahplays9297]

Did you get him?

[@assbutt5000]

@@leahplays9297 I did! Purchased him later that month actually. His name's Diamond and he's a purebred Quarter Horse! :) Couldn't be happier with my purchase honestly

[@formalpotato5874]

That tucker driveby 👌

[@asylangrace11]

thanks helped so much even on price range

[@trishaschlichting6323]

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 😁🥰🙏❤

[@thebeequeen8439]

I love the video

[@tawnyalousma9690]

Thank you so much!!!!

[@becstar6138]

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

[@bradleyc79]

Thanks from Chicago

[@crazyhorsegirl4886]

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.

[@dojocho1894]

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.

[@andraconstantin9459]

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

[@PoolKid75]

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

[@blair821]

Love it.

[@SupaSargeakaQ]

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.

[@maddielynn7929]

HAHA give to the poor aka me 😂😭 im broke so I'm saving to get one rn

[@amerakber]

Awesome few videos 📹 you have shown me.

[@u.v.s.5583]

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.

[@Keshav_Rathi]

Big fan 🔥🔥🔥

[@Veikra]

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

[@NGHTRYDR2002]

Ronald Regan said it best... "There is something about the outside of a horse that's good for the inside of a man..."

[@deathtoraiden2080]

@@NGHTRYDR2002Mr.🖐used to say that too.

[@carlataylor5573]

Your comment is 100% accurate! Horses humble you and you will learn how to control your emotions. The bonding is amazing.

[@happydog4929]

Thank you

[@SophieSomeone]

Man this saved my life trying to figure things out. Is there any way to earn money to cover at least some of the cost of owning a horse assuming you board them and do not breed them?

[@SophieSomeone]

Now that I thought of it, it's the 333rd comment.

[@KingsMom831]

3:35 lol look how fast I am mom!! 😂😆 Smell ya later! I freaking love this horse!