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Monthly cost to care for a horse?
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<blockquote data-quote="Anonymous" data-source="post: 2980"><p>Hmmmm. First there's hay to be purchased. Maybe 22+# of hay per day per horse. Around here, with the drought, hay is selling for $120/T.</p><p></p><p>Don't forget worming every other month - maybe $12-$13 per horse.</p><p></p><p>Trimming hooves around here by a good farrier runs $20/horse, while trimming and shoes are $50+ per horse.</p><p></p><p>Pasture? Well, it costs to buy land; it costs to fertilize, seed or otherwise care for that land; and there are property taxes to pay.</p><p></p><p>Need to transport your horse somewhere? Buy a stock or horse trailer. And, something powerful enough to pull the loaded trailer safely.</p><p></p><p>Oh, and vaccinations. West Nile Virus vaccine here is $15/shot if you give it yourself. There are other vaccines to be given, as well.</p><p></p><p>Vet bills & medication costs if your horse becomes ill. Grooming supplies. Halters, bridles, lead ropes, saddles, saddle blankets . . .</p><p></p><p>Stock tanks, or buckets for watering; feeders; salt blocks, maybe horse supplement tubs or feed.</p><p></p><p>I'm sure I'm forgetting something. Anyone else?</p><p></p><p>BTW - we own 5 horses, and they're worth every penny to us.</p><p></p><p>> I was just wondering what a ball</p><p>> park figure for caring for a horse</p><p>> monthly? Thanks, Hillary</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Anonymous, post: 2980"] Hmmmm. First there's hay to be purchased. Maybe 22+# of hay per day per horse. Around here, with the drought, hay is selling for $120/T. Don't forget worming every other month - maybe $12-$13 per horse. Trimming hooves around here by a good farrier runs $20/horse, while trimming and shoes are $50+ per horse. Pasture? Well, it costs to buy land; it costs to fertilize, seed or otherwise care for that land; and there are property taxes to pay. Need to transport your horse somewhere? Buy a stock or horse trailer. And, something powerful enough to pull the loaded trailer safely. Oh, and vaccinations. West Nile Virus vaccine here is $15/shot if you give it yourself. There are other vaccines to be given, as well. Vet bills & medication costs if your horse becomes ill. Grooming supplies. Halters, bridles, lead ropes, saddles, saddle blankets . . . Stock tanks, or buckets for watering; feeders; salt blocks, maybe horse supplement tubs or feed. I'm sure I'm forgetting something. Anyone else? BTW - we own 5 horses, and they're worth every penny to us. > I was just wondering what a ball > park figure for caring for a horse > monthly? Thanks, Hillary [/QUOTE]
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