I make about 200 dollars each month for working at my barn.
The board to keep it is 150 dolalrs.My mom says she can help out a little with vet bills and farrier stuff.
Should I wait for more $ or could I make it happen?
2006-07-08 09:28:33 · 13 answers · asked by froggygrl2004 2 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Some months you would be fine but others you would not be able to cover everything.
I would wait. But that is hard I know.
Once you have the horse there is nothing worse than having an emergency and not being able to cover the vet bill. As you may not be able to get treatment if you can not cover the bill.
2006-07-08 09:50:38 · answer #1 · answered by tlctreecare 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
You'll need a whole lot more than that, I'm afraid. My friend rescues horses and the average cost is $100 per horse per day (that's hay, feed, and maybe some shavings for your horse's stall unless he stays out most of the time), that doesn't include vet (which can run into the 4 figure range) and farrier fees, but if your mom is willing to help, that's great, but I would still look for other sources of income. Down the road you may want to get tack for your horse, and if you intend to be in any kind of competition with the horse, you'll need money for entry fees and travel expenses as well as access to a trailer to haul him in.Most of all (you probably already know since you work in a barn), you'll also need lots of time to spend with your horse. The stronger your bond with him/her, the better. If you like, I'll send you my friend's website. It will have her contact info, and she can tell you anything you want to know, but it may take some time whether by
e-mail or phone call because she is very busy running the rescue center and her store. Good Luck!
2006-07-08 16:46:49 · answer #2 · answered by all things mystical 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does the boarding include feed? What about accessories (bridle, saddle, etc...) you need? Do you have them or do you need to buy them? Are you willing to put money away for future vet bills and farrier stuff and do without other stuff? What about personal bills? Is the whole $200 yours or do you have other bills to worry about?
If the whole money is yours and you have no other bills to worry about and ALL horse bills are covered by the $150/month, then you can make it happen now. It's just a huge responsibility and you will need to stick to your budget. Also, make sure you don't get tired of taking care of your horse and neglect it. =) Whatever happens, I wish you the best.
2006-07-08 16:38:18 · answer #3 · answered by schaianne 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well.... how much is this horse?/
and what about saddles, and treats, and fly spray and farrier and wormer.... these are things you need..... and the emergencies... who knows......
i have a horse, i pay 150 for boarding which includes feed..... and i pay about 2000 a year without treats and tack. but with farrier and vet and 1 emergency and wormers every 6 wks.... so thats about 166 bucks a month. you could do it... but horses live a long time, and if you dont have any extra money how ill you buy a new car or repair something or move out? who knows... unless you plan on selling the horse.
why not try leasing. that way you dont have to worry about vet and farrier and junk.
2006-07-08 17:53:02 · answer #4 · answered by jazzmyn_girl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would wait. I always said that I would never have a horse, they were too expencive. (I always had show cattle.) Well, the right horse came along-- a gift. He is great and well worth the extra money. He is an easy keeper but his shoes alone cost $75 every 6 weeks. The start up is the most expencive. Once you have all the tack and goodies it is not so bad per month. But then I was given another and now a donkey! I've found that the cost for 1 is not much less then the 3. But I did not buy them, if you need to buy a horse then, MOST DEFFINATLY WAIT......the right one will find YOU:)
2006-07-08 19:52:25 · answer #5 · answered by mcarroll1977 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
WAIT! Between the unexpected vet bills, the costs of feed, wormer, amongst many other expenses, like shoeing etc. It would be very wise for your sanity and for the quality of care for the horse for you to wait until you have more money coming in.
2006-07-08 16:42:15 · answer #6 · answered by masmalan2004 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
id wait...im saving for a horse too...and ive found a few adorable ponies i might be interested in...but i think i might want to compete with a larger horse that i can have for a while...
also i heard a statistic that horses are like $100 a day...on average (including vet bills and farrier stuff) srry that wasnt to discourage you...but it might be good to know how much you thnik your gonna spend
you work at a barn...so you might be able to board your horse for cheaper...you might want to lease a horse before you buy one...(im not doubting your ability to take care of horses or anything but its good to know wut ur getting urself into)
2006-07-08 16:56:35 · answer #7 · answered by roxy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you buy a new born horse it would be better because it cost less and over the years it would trust you more and more. Maybe it cost up to $1,000 or even less. My uncle got an adult for $400!
2006-07-08 16:39:17 · answer #8 · answered by Snow 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should probubly wait, but, if you kept it out most of the time he wouldn't require as much feed, but if he's with other horses, barbed wire/electrical wire fencing, to tall of grass or not getting ridden enough, or to much, he could get sick or hurt. DON'T TAKE THIS ADVICE WRONG!!!
HE WILL STILL NEED FED, VETTED AND SHOD!!!!!
2006-07-08 19:20:08 · answer #9 · answered by kamuela_loves_me 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the board includes feed, you can handle it. If not, MOm will have to help out ona regular basis!
2006-07-08 17:20:29 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋