Does anyone know where I could get a cheap horse?

Answer 1

Cheap horses are not always the best horses. Sometimes, you can get a very good deal through the want ads. Remember, even a cheap horse is very expensive to maintain properly. Feed, hay, wormers, shots, hoof work, etc. costs a lot. So, if you do get one, make sure you can afford to care for it properly.

Answer 2

Everyone is right you obviously don't have the money now for a horse, so you don't have enough to take care of one. I know how it is to be looking for a cheap one. I was this summer and I got one. She is older but is in perfect condition and shape (and was trained better than a horse for over a thousand dollars) . I had 2 other horses but I needed one since I had outgrown the other 2. I got a lot of the same responses. But maybe you have a similar situation that I did. I don't want to spend a fortune on a horse. When I can get a cheap one that is just as good. I ended up paying 400 for the horse and 300 to have it hauled from 4 hours away.

I found mine by putting up wanted ads everywhere I could find. And someone called me that is how I got Weaver ex barrel racer.

I hope everything works out for the best for you.

If you really don't have the money or place to support a horse I suggest getting a weekend or part time job working horses. (it is where you come and take a horse on trails or warm them up for the rider or trainer) You would really learn a lot.

Answer 3

Everyone on here is right. If you can't afford the animal, you probably can't afford to keep it. May I suggest leasing a horse or working voluntarily with horses? That way, you don't have to pay as much and you still get your horsey fix, while you save your pennies for a horse of your own. You also have the opportunity to learn a wealth of knowledge that you will find invaluable when you do get a horse of your own.

It's also worth knowing that a horse that is below the average price is 99% likely to have a serious problem, either physically or mentally, and either way, would probably end up costing you too much, either in the financial or in the emotional sense. Be very, very careful, and don't believe a word that the seller says, unless you can see it with your own eyes. Definately don't purchase a horse without a vet check and someone else with experience to help you. There are horse brokers out there that do that kind of thing for a living.

I know what it's like to need horses in your life- I worked with horses for about seven years before I could afford one of my own. They are worth the money, but if you don't have it, you don't have it.

Good Luck- I hope everything works out for you.

Answer 4

Check with local Auction Houses and Shelters. You can get horses for relatively cheap from an auction (although you may not get exactly what you are looking for). Shelters often have horses for adoption by donation (SPCA and Humane Society, check with them for more rescues).

Keep in mind though, that a "cheap" horse may cost you more in the long run. I don't personally believe that any horse is cheap ;)

Answer 5

Don't go to an auction. Most people are lying about what they're selling. But you can get a great one as well. The best place I have learned to get a cheap horse from are rescue agencies. Anyplace where they usually rescue horses from race tracks or slaughter houses. The bests ones are the non-profit organizations.

Answer 6

sorry to tell you this but the only cheap horse is a rocking horse.
If you buy A horse for a low price then chances are you will have to pay for training. in my area we charge $150 a week plus feed.
that is if you get a sound horse to Begin with.
then there is the cost of feed. depending on the cost of hey you are looking around a $100 per month for hey but there are grains,feed supplements and salts to add on top of that.
then there are shots that have to be given annually. 4 ways and west Nile are must and then boosters if the first time vaccinated.
worm er 4 times a year, and shoes every 2 months. I shoe my own but still shoes cost $5 each plus the cost of nails. a farrier cost about $75 dollars to shoe a horse.
then there are vet bills. boarding cost if you do not have a place to keep him/her.
And lets not forget tack. if you buy cheap tack you pay in the long run as well as your horse. western saddles can cost up to $6,000 plus blankets,pads, head stall and bit, rains and breast collar
so I hope you see there are no such things as cheap horses.
but if you are going to buy one first have him/her checked out buy a good horse vet to make sure they are sound and have the owner ride them while you watch to make sure they are trained to your riding level.

Answer 7

I do not know what qualifications you must have but you can adopt horses through a horse rescue mission, there is one locally that was in the paper a couple of days ago, the adoption price was stated as 200, 300 dollars. You can also adopt wild horse mustangs, through the bureau of land management. for about the same price. The horse rescue should be able to be found through your local sheriff's office. You can find Bureau of Land Management on the net, they have a website.

Answer 8

A Free horse would still be expensive


A horse is very expensive to care for. The feeding, shoes boarding, all adds up.

Shoes alone are a lot

Answer 9

Horses are very expensive to feed and take care of and you don't want to buy a cheap one because they need the most vet care. Sorry.

Answer 10

if you cannot afford a horse you cannot afford its care..

it is easy to find horses for $300 where I am (in Alberta Canada.. we have lots of horses) but your feed, farrier, vet, boarding, emergency costs all are WAY more than the horse itself.. plus you will need tack etc...

save your money dont buy a horse until you have good paying job- then at least tell us what country you live in when you ask again