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The Cost of Owning Horses in the Suburbs – Average Cost & Expenses For Horses
By Dog Lover | September 1, 2009
In today’s society about 20% of families in the United States own more than one horse.
Thousands of other families living in urban or suburban communities with small acres of land and some with no land at all would like to own a horse or two. Many of these families have very little to no knowledge in owning horses in the suburbs or urban horse keeping.
Owning horses or a horse can be a very enjoyable, exciting, educational experience, for the young and old. Or it can also be a dangerous unpleasant experience if the proper knowledge of horse keeping in the suburbs is not pursued previous to buying a horse.
If you keep you horse at home with suitable basic arrangements, then your monthly expenses will likely be lower than they would if you boarded your horse at a full service barn. The cost in time and effort on the other hand will be higher, due to all the chores that come with keeping a horse at home. If you have a schedule that permits you some time & you plan well then this arrangement can be very enjoyable.
A good stable cost money great services and facilities aren’t free. Cost of boarding in the suburbs is moderate to high depending on location and services provided. You could be possibly looking at anywhere from $400 – $700 a month in expenses. A well run barn is typically in demand, so don’t be surprised if there is a waiting list. Also take into account the distance between your prospective stable and your home or job when considering overall cost. The barn you like may cost more money but if it saves you on gas its something to consider, it may be very well worth it. Remember you are buying a horse for you pleasure and enjoyment. If a barn is too far from home or work, boarding your horse could discourage you from riding. Always take our time and keep looking until you find a horse stable that best suit you and your horses needs.
You’re gonna constantly need tack supplies. The biggest expense for horses, is gonna be the purchase of a saddle. If you buy a cheaply made saddle you’re gonna end up having to purchase another one. Take it from me, you get what you pay for. A decent saddle can run you anywhere from a $1000 – $3000 or more. You may also want to buy extra bedding for your horse each month @ $6-$10 a bag. You my need to buy a different type of hay for your horse than what a boarding stable is feeding, and then you’re looking at around $15-$20 a bale. Oh and don’t for get about hoof trimming & shoeing every 6-8 weeks this could cost anywhere from $50 for a trim to $200 for shoes.
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