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Are horses expensive to maintain?

Joe Ford

Are horses expensive to maintain?

What Does it Cost to Care For a Horse? Horses are expensive to keep. The initial purchase price of your horse, pony, donkey, or mule is only a small part of its overall cost, and there is no such thing as a free horse. Whether they are $100 horses or $10,000 horses, basic horse care can cost the same.

How much did a horse cost in the 1800’s?

On average, horses cost $60, pigs $5, milking cows just over $20, and goats only $2. A farm worker earned $23 per month, a place to sleep, and meals.

How much is the average vet bill for a horse?

As we mentioned earlier, the “average” vet bill per horse, per month, runs $200-$250 in Southern California, and about a third less in Northern California.

How much does it cost to feed a horse per week?

Most horse owners spend about $60 to $100 per month on hay, salt and supplements – and some spend much more, particularly if they feed grain. Maintaining your horse’s hooves adds even more to the cost of a horse.

Can a horse live off just grass?

Horses can survive on grass, because that is what they were born to do in the wild, but wild horses only live about 10 years. Horses, if in work, need lots of vitamins and minerals that grass alone can’t give them. Many horse owners will feed them hay, and grain and a salt block to give them those nutritions.

How many bags of shavings do I need for a 12×12 stall?

3 bags

What is the best bedding for a wet horse?

If he’s just wet and not too messy, Myscanthus bedding might work. It’s elephant straw and is very absorbent. If not, flax mixed with shavings would be better than just shavings. You might be better biting the bullet and investing in a couple of mats as you’ll soon save on shavings.

Do you need bedding with rubber matting?

We strongly advise that a good layer of bedding material is added on top of the mats, as this will help soak up urine and contain droppings. Some people choose to use rubber matting without any bedding, although we at the BHS do not endorse this practice.