I might be getting a horse soon. What are some things I can do to make it a little cheaper. We will be showing and doing pony club together. My stable’s board is 5 a month, however there a lot more riders there looking to lease than there are school horses so we were thinking we will half lease the horse for 0 a month which will bring the boarding expenses down to 5 a month. also, the horse i am interested in buying doesn’t wear shoes so that will probably make farrier expenses a little lower. Is there any thing else i can do?
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Peppi T- What does the lease price have to do with whether or not the horse wears shoes? And yes I know how expensive it is to own a horse so PLEASE I don’t want to hear any "horses are really expensive" or "there are not price cuts"
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Kitiyapron- Same thing. I know how much it is to own a horse. I will only buy a horse when I can surely afford it BUT i’m not going to spend a fortune if i don’t have to. And no a horse that is barefoot doesn’t have to stick to arena and grass. this horse has been used on the trails, hardground and has crossed roads
animal girl- I’m rlly sorry, i accidentaly hit the thumbs down button, but your answer deserved a thumbs up
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Some way to cut down on prices for a horse is to buy used tack. Saddles new are an unessary expense when you could just buy a used one that is probably just as good and even already broken it…much more comfortable. Same for bridles, rugs etc. But really, it is not necessary to buy used halters, leads and grooming supplies since used they are practically the same price and the grooming supplies you want to get new anyways. (to be used specifically on your horse.) Don’t skip on the health care though, it costs you more in the long run. Ask the owner of the stable if you could work off some of the board, that would help ease some of the expense. Also, if your horse is appropriate for lessons you could volunteer the horse. (be sure the schedule works out for you when YOU want to ride and that the horse is not overworked…especially if the horse is being used for beginner lessons (too much of those and the horse begins to get a hard mouth and vices since the beginner does not know the proper way to ride etc.) Though I dont recommend it, it is possible. If you are old enough, talk to a farrier to see if you can learn to trim the horse’s shoes yourself. It saves money in the long run also. Talk to your vet and (if you dont know already) ask if he/she can teach you to how to give your own shots and worm medications etc. That also cuts down but for some shots (coggins) and major injuries are necessary for a professional veterinarian, not you, to take care of. See if you can pasture board the horse, as it is also generally cheaper than a stall. Plus, you save money on bedding. Overall a horse is an expensive investment but I think it is well worth it. You dont have to have a 1,000 dollar spanking new saddle to enjoy the connection between you and your horse. Hope this helps.