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<blockquote data-quote="TCFC" data-source="post: 106176" data-attributes="member: 1365"><p>I don;t know what the costs are in the states, but I will give you a breakdown of what you need, and you can research the costs <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite7" alt=":p" title="Stick out tongue :p" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":p" /></p><p></p><p>There is your initial purchase, then:</p><p></p><p>Every 6 weeks they will need their feet done. Most can go barefoot, adding shoes adds expense. My horses' feet cost $34.50 CDN with tax for a barefoot trim, it can get close to $200 CDN of you need a complete trim and new shoes on all fours. </p><p></p><p>They need annual/biannual vaccinations. The cost depends on what you are getting vaccinated for, and the travel charges for the vet to get there. If you are not showing your horse, or moving him off the property a lot, or horse coming in and out of the property, a lot of the communicable disease vaccines can be excluded.</p><p></p><p>The horse will need his teeth floated every 6 months - year, to prevent discomfort and eating problems. This is completely necessary. Don't try to save cost on teeth.</p><p></p><p>Fly sprays, sunscreen (of your horse has a white nose <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite7" alt=":p" title="Stick out tongue :p" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":p" />), grooming supplies.</p><p></p><p>Tack and blankets depending on the conditions (rain sheet, fly sheet, stable blanket, turnout rug) (The only sheet I ever had on my horse was a winter blanket, for when we got the wet sleet/snow in Nova Scotia... it went right to their bones. A wet horse is a cold horse, if you don't get wet snow, the winter coat will be a fine insulator)</p><p></p><p>Feed if the stable does not provide it.</p><p></p><p>Supplements if you like (I never gave my horse any...)</p><p></p><p>Monthly board. 24/7 pasture can be just fine. I had mine on 24/7 pasture for a long time. This was in Manitoba, Alberta and Nova Scotia. There were some HARSH conditions. However, make sure shelter is available. A stall will increase your cost. I don't know how much board is there, but the stable I currently work at charges $500 CDN a month. (I would never ever pay that, ha ha ha, my horse lives in a field, to be a horse.)</p><p></p><p>See if a stable will let you work off your board, or a portion of it. When I had my mare I worked a few days a week and got significantly cheaper board. It's really worth a try <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /> Leasing out your horse can be a cost saver, but it si risky. If you find the right person, and just don;t have the time to properly excersise the horse yourself, it can be a viable option.</p><p></p><p>Be open to all possibilities, and good luck ont he horse hunt <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /></p><p></p><p>TCFC</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TCFC, post: 106176, member: 1365"] I don;t know what the costs are in the states, but I will give you a breakdown of what you need, and you can research the costs :P There is your initial purchase, then: Every 6 weeks they will need their feet done. Most can go barefoot, adding shoes adds expense. My horses' feet cost $34.50 CDN with tax for a barefoot trim, it can get close to $200 CDN of you need a complete trim and new shoes on all fours. They need annual/biannual vaccinations. The cost depends on what you are getting vaccinated for, and the travel charges for the vet to get there. If you are not showing your horse, or moving him off the property a lot, or horse coming in and out of the property, a lot of the communicable disease vaccines can be excluded. The horse will need his teeth floated every 6 months - year, to prevent discomfort and eating problems. This is completely necessary. Don't try to save cost on teeth. Fly sprays, sunscreen (of your horse has a white nose :P), grooming supplies. Tack and blankets depending on the conditions (rain sheet, fly sheet, stable blanket, turnout rug) (The only sheet I ever had on my horse was a winter blanket, for when we got the wet sleet/snow in Nova Scotia... it went right to their bones. A wet horse is a cold horse, if you don't get wet snow, the winter coat will be a fine insulator) Feed if the stable does not provide it. Supplements if you like (I never gave my horse any...) Monthly board. 24/7 pasture can be just fine. I had mine on 24/7 pasture for a long time. This was in Manitoba, Alberta and Nova Scotia. There were some HARSH conditions. However, make sure shelter is available. A stall will increase your cost. I don't know how much board is there, but the stable I currently work at charges $500 CDN a month. (I would never ever pay that, ha ha ha, my horse lives in a field, to be a horse.) See if a stable will let you work off your board, or a portion of it. When I had my mare I worked a few days a week and got significantly cheaper board. It's really worth a try ;) Leasing out your horse can be a cost saver, but it si risky. If you find the right person, and just don;t have the time to properly excersise the horse yourself, it can be a viable option. Be open to all possibilities, and good luck ont he horse hunt ;) TCFC [/QUOTE]
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