Things I Wish I Knew Before I Bought a Horse
I bought my first horse when I was entering junior high school. It was the most beautiful bay mare that you could imagine, and she was priced at the whopping price of $2,500 (haha) I laugh at this now because that was not a one-time price. When you own a horse, you are continually paying for things like farrier fees, hay, grain, board, or even mistakes. This is why I thought I'd share the things I wish I had known before I bought a horse. 1.) Horses are expensive. Horses are pricey. These animals also live to be around 30 years old if you're fortunate so be prepared for the long haul. The average monthly cost for a horse is: $400 Board Rate $50 Hay/ Grain ($4.00 a bale multiplied by 5= $20.00 /1 grain bag $30.00) $120 Farrier Price (Front Shoes & Trim with 6-week rotation) ------ $570 Total Although this is just a rough estimate in my area (Ohio) so that price can fluctuate drastically depend...
