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purplefdu · 08-16-07, 10:16 AM

Prices can be vastly different depending on country, part of country, pedigree, training before purchase, wins before purchase, value of equine related work, etc. Some places have few equine related businesses and thus cost would increase to get the vet/farrier out, and to drive to purchase items/buy online and pay shipping.

A nice, sound animal of decent age would probably be between $1500-5000 USD where I live. Which would buy you a horse right around 10years old (8-12 years is a good first horse age in my mind) with some basic training thats not insane or hard to keep. Board is around $300-500 USD a month including hay/feed and ring usage, possibly more if it has indoor facilities or cross country courses and extensive trails. Vet/farrier fees vary but are $40+ USD per visit, possibly less if you have lots of horses or help out. My saddle was only $400 USD including girth/saddle pad/bridle/bit but I bought a synthetic bundled on sale since it was the previous years model. You can normally pick up a grooming set for $20 USD from most tack stores. Blankets/sheets/coolers go from $40-200 USD, but is dependent on conditions where you live. Lessons range from $20 USD an hour for a group lesson with 5 students to $50 USD an hour for a private lesson with a reasonably accomplished trainer. I'm not sure what training is running, as I've always been the trainer, never paid for one. You might also want insurance on your horse or health supplements. You also have to figure in suitable clothing for yourself if jeans aren't something you can ride in, which varies wildly based on quality and brand. I'm sure the quote from the article of $10,000 a year is pretty fair. But if you skip the gym membership you'll save some and actually workout as well.

08-16-07, 10:16 AM	#3 (permalink)
purplefdu Member Join Date: 08-12-07 Posts: 236	Prices can be vastly different depending on country, part of country, pedigree, training before purchase, wins before purchase, value of equine related work, etc. Some places have few equine related businesses and thus cost would increase to get the vet/farrier out, and to drive to purchase items/buy online and pay shipping. A nice, sound animal of decent age would probably be between $1500-5000 USD where I live. Which would buy you a horse right around 10years old (8-12 years is a good first horse age in my mind) with some basic training thats not insane or hard to keep. Board is around $300-500 USD a month including hay/feed and ring usage, possibly more if it has indoor facilities or cross country courses and extensive trails. Vet/farrier fees vary but are $40+ USD per visit, possibly less if you have lots of horses or help out. My saddle was only $400 USD including girth/saddle pad/bridle/bit but I bought a synthetic bundled on sale since it was the previous years model. You can normally pick up a grooming set for $20 USD from most tack stores. Blankets/sheets/coolers go from $40-200 USD, but is dependent on conditions where you live. Lessons range from $20 USD an hour for a group lesson with 5 students to $50 USD an hour for a private lesson with a reasonably accomplished trainer. I'm not sure what training is running, as I've always been the trainer, never paid for one. You might also want insurance on your horse or health supplements. You also have to figure in suitable clothing for yourself if jeans aren't something you can ride in, which varies wildly based on quality and brand. I'm sure the quote from the article of $10,000 a year is pretty fair. But if you skip the gym membership you'll save some and actually workout as well.