hi, i am looking to get a horse and am calculating the costs and would like to ask if anyone knew how much is it to shoe and vet a horse as i feel silly ringing up a farrier or a vet.
all the help will be greately appreciated.
2007-02-05 00:56:59 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
well Im in Ireland so can only go by euro prices but thought Id give you some input and you can convert them to Sterling!!! A farrier is €60.00 for a new set of shoes - pearing/replacing shoes etc can vary from€10.00-€50.00.
Vets will vary depending on what you're getting done - a simple flu injection will set you back around €30.00 whereas a serious injury could stretch to €1000.00 or beyond. You're really better off ringing your local farrier and vet and asking them - they wont know you are so you have no reason to feel silly!
Just remember horses are REALLY expensive to keep and theres a lot of hidden costs like worming - rugs - entry fees - transport fees - lots of small things you may not include in your list.
xx
2007-02-05 03:48:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I live in Cumbria and have just bought a colt. The 2 stage vetting was about £80. A full five stage vetting is £120, which was with Frame and Swift in Penrith - they are really good. The farriers tend to be between £45 and £55 for a trim and a new set of shoes, and around £10 - £20 for a trim, without shoes.
Good Luck with your horse
2007-02-05 13:13:04 · answer #2 · answered by MyNutmeg 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm in the north east and it costs me £60 for full set new shoes,about £40 to put old shoes back on and £20 just for a trim. Am tempting fate here but haven't had to use the vet in the last 4 yrs so can't help you there. Insurance might be worth getting the vets fees on but shop around. NFU do a good policy though.
2007-02-05 15:25:16 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
to shoe a horse it is about £60 depending on the farrier for normal shoes.
Horses need to be shod every 6 - 8 weeks.
Some horses don't need shoes or just have front shoes, this makes the price cheaper, however some horses are footsore and need to have all feet shod.
2007-02-05 13:32:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In North Wales it's around £60.00 for the farrier. Insurance is a must if you have a horse. Vets' bills can be horrendous.
2007-02-06 05:44:09 · answer #5 · answered by anwen55 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋