How much does it cost on average per month to keep a horse ie:stabled, feed etc?

Answer 1

hi all depends where you are in north wales and central England its about the same. i have 3 horses and no I'm not rich . If you have to use a livery yard you can choose between full, part or d.i.y livery . d.i.y is the cheapest option and costs around 15 pounds per week for field and stable hay is approx 3.00 per bale straw is around 1.50 per bale and food is approx 6.00 per bag shoes are around 60.00 per set depending on the size of horse depends on how much is used but for a average size horse you will need approx 3 bales and of hay 3 bales of straw a week approx 3 .00 a weak for food and shoes every 6 weeks. it is cheaper if you own your own land and buy hay and straw of the field in bulk good look its a life style not a hobby

Answer 2

I've found people on here think owning a horse cost a lot more than it actually does, at least for me it's a lot cheaper. My horse I keep record on and this past year she cost me about $750. Now, I don't board her which would make the money pile up a lot faster. A month sometimes she can cost me $10 while other it can be $200, it just depends if I buy a bunch of hay that month or have the vet or farrier out. Also, if you buy your horse before you have any tack be aware to have some extra cash saved up, because it can add up quick. Always have money set aside just in case you need an emergency vet call. :)

Answer 3

it depends a lot on where you live. If you live out in the country where there is a lot of space for horses, a lot of farms, and land prices are low, then room and board could cost as little as $150 to $200 dollars. The closer you get to a city, especially big cities, like New York, the higher the price goes. Also, if you keep your horse in the stable all the time, it costs more than if your horse lives in the pasture. And if your horse has special needs, like special food or shoes, it will cost more.
If you're going to board your horse at someone else's stable, check to see how much care is included in the monthly price. Some stable may seem like it's a good deal, but you'll find yourself constantly at the stable taking care of your horse because none of that care was included in the boarding fee.
And one last thing, if you board at a stable, they'll generally offer you a small discount on things like feed, farrier and vet bills if you go with their chosen feed, farrier, and vet. Also, at my stable, I can work off lessons and boarding fees by helping out when I'm available.
There are plenty of ways to make owning a horse affordable if you work hard at it.

Answer 4

I pay 50 a month boarding, 60 a month for hay, and roughly 30 a month for miscellaneous stuff such as vitamins, grain, and about 80 for shoes (though we dont shoe in the winter) per horse--self care costs mind you. I just happened to find a really good place for cheap and my horses are healthy and happy. Most places are going to be more expensive--upwards of 200 + depending on exactly what it is you are looking for.

Answer 5

We paid 200 dollars a month per horse when we boarded them. This was cheap because I helped clean stalls most every day in the summer This included feed(casue htey ate the smae thing as the horses there) and dewormers. We also had to pay vet and farrier. Farrier depend on if your horse needs shoes or not. One of ours did it was 70 bucks every 6 weeks.

Answer 6

If you have your own barn/stable, that helps... but if you need to board a horse, that increases the cost. Between boarding, grain and hay, etc., you could easily spend $100-$200 a month.

Answer 7

depends on the stables and the time of year. It costs my friend £200 in the summer, cos the horse is grazing in the field, but £300 in the winter cos its indoors and requires feeding

Answer 8

If you have to ask,you can't afford it ..a friend of mine was thinking of buying her daughter a horse but the monthly costs were enormous...it's good that you're doing some research first,as many horses end up neglected and underfed.

Answer 9

Well it depends on what kind of place you board it at...
like if its at a poor place it can be around £50 - 70 but at a expensive place.. around £100 - £200

Answer 10

It can vary due to where you live and etc. but usually its between the $100-$300 range, again this varies on your location and what all is included in the boarding fee.