Do you Know?
Horse keeping, specially here in Alaska is quite the commitment. Recently I received a request for funds to help out the Hooved Animal Humane Society and in their letter, they had a fact column about cost for keeping a horse. I decided I should put one on my page so you can see what it cost, why its expensive to just ride and where your money goes when you are into horses!
Cost of a Horse/Year | |||
Care Provided | Average Cost Outside Alaska From HAHS | Alaska Cost | Comments about Alaska Expenses |
Worming | $50 | $90 | If you purchase 6 tubes from local feed store |
Inoculate | $75 | $200 | Depends on how many shots your request, If you go with the most common EWI, Flu, Tetanus, Rhino, Rabies, Strangles, Some shots must be given 2x a year so add another $100 for shots and trip fee |
dentistry | $100 | $250 | Must plan for every other year or so, some need it every year, some can skip a year |
trim | $200 | $270 | Every 6 weeks at $45, Shoeing is about $125 |
Hay | not mentioned | $1,800 | Purchased from the Field and your store for the year 150 lbs $12 |
Vet | not mentioned | $500 | Amount in savings in case your horse gets hurt or sick. Of course the actually amount will vary |
Travel | not mentioned | $300 | Most go to shows or trails! gas and maintenance is not cheap! This is a lot less than I spend each year |
Total Estimate | $425 | $3,410 | Not Cheap to Keep a horse Don’t forget Vitamins and possible Grain |
Other Facts Coming as I think of Stuff!!!