People often wonder what the cost is to own and care for a horse.
Here is a brief list of approximate costs for the year to take care of one horse.
-A bag of feed averages $27. One bag usually lasts one week.
$1296/year
-A half pasture bale of orchard/alfalfa is approximately $150 for 500 lbs and lasts maybe a month.
$1800/year
-Wormer once a month.
$144/year
-Supplements if needed can be anywhere from $150-$400 depending on what the horse needs.
Low side $1800/year
-Farrier usually every 2-3 months.
$200-$300/year
-Vaccines: Eastern/Western Encephalitis, Rabies, West Nile
$100/shot
-Yearly Dental
$200
-Chiropractor quarterly
$125/visit
ALL APPROXIMATE TOTALS
$5715/YEAR PER HORSE
This doesn't include insurance, facilities, maintenance, utilities etc.
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