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Horse Ownership Costs in the US A State-by-State Estimation Guide

For many, the biggest factor when considering purchasing a horse is cost. Theyu2019re usually not cheap to buy and never cheap to care for. Depending on where you live, annual ownership can be tens of thousands of dollars, making a horse a major decision for most individuals or families.

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Horse Ownership Costs in the US A State-by-State Estimation Guide

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  1. H orse Owners Club Horse Ownership Costs in the US: A State-by-State Estimation Guide W W W . H O R S E O W N E R S C L U B . C O M

  2. Understanding the Financial Commitment of Horse Ownership Horse Ownership Costs in the US: a State-by-State Estimation Guide covers estimated 2024 US boarding rates, based on rates shared on boarding stable websites throughout the US. W W W . H O R S E O W N E R S C L U B . C O M

  3. The average cost of caring for a horse in the US is around $11000. During the price breakdown calculations, we found out that horse ownership is cheaper in Southern states and quite expensive in New York, Massachusetts, and Washington. Annual Horse Ownership Cost in the US: State-by- State What’s Included in the State Cost Estimates for Owning a Horse The state costs for horse ownership presented here are estimates only. They are based on the following averages and assumptions (drawn from experience and observations from fellow horse owners. w w w . h o r s e o w n e r s c l u b . c o m

  4. HORSE BOARDING State Cost Estimates for Owning a Horse Easily the most costly aspect of ownership for a healthy horse—the estimates here reflect an average of a sampling of published 2024 full- board costs from each US state. HOOF CARE FOR HORSE Ferrier costs are estimated at $300 every six weeks, then multiplied by 8.66, which comes to $2,600 per year. This amount is included in the estimate for each state. DENTAL AND HEALTH CHECKUPS FOR HORSE Teeth and vet checks are assumed to be $200 every two months, which is $1,200 per year. This amount is included in the estimate for each state. w w w . h o r s e o w n e r s c l u b . c o m

  5. HORSE TRAINING COST What’s Not Included in the State Cost Estimates for Owning a Horse Depending on what you want to do as a rider, training is an important part of your overall experience. Lessons can range between $20 to more than $100 per lesson depending on where you live and the expertise your trainer provides. HORSE COMPETITION COST If you wish to compete, assume your training costs will be higher, as you and your trainer will be pushing you to grow. Additionally, competing has other costs—registering for the competition, transporting the horse and accommodations for you and your horse if the show is multiple days, all have considerable costs. HORSE INSURANCE COST To board, barns require that owners have some level of insurance for the horses under their roofs, or that owners sign waivers releasing the barn from responsibility. and more..... w w w . h o r s e o w n e r s c l u b . c o m

  6. T You very much hank w w w . h o r s e o w n e r s c l u b . c o m

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