Running costs - of a horse
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omgus said:
FamilyGuy said:
A saddle that fits (starting at £250?)
Brilliant, if anyone can find a saddler with a decent reputation who starts at £250 let me know.
So from the few ads I've just read, I should have said "starting at £212".
Edited by FamilyGuy on Wednesday 3rd November 09:40
Animal said:
SWMBO says £300 per month.
Saddle (for putting on horse): £1,600
Trailer (for putting horse in): £3,000
Car (for pulling trailer with horse in): £3,500
Stupid horsey things (about a million): £more
It's expensive, but I'm allowed to watch Spooks.
If you just want to go hacking then you don't need the trailer or car to tow it and £1600 for a saddle is a lot more than you need to pay.Saddle (for putting on horse): £1,600
Trailer (for putting horse in): £3,000
Car (for pulling trailer with horse in): £3,500
Stupid horsey things (about a million): £more
It's expensive, but I'm allowed to watch Spooks.
For the OP, swmbo has four horses, well two bigguns and two Shetlands. She pays around £60pw for food and shavings and £30 per month for hay, although I have to go and collect it. She has just given up on insurance when the latest renewal came in at £500. There is then shoes for two of them every six weeks.
We own the land so no livery charges although she is still paying back the loan for it.
Paddy_N_Murphy said:
I am also learning that Trailers are great at defeating Depreciation, and Horselorries are fecking frustrating and money pits !
That's very true.However trailers are beset with legal issues if you passed your test after 1997 (I think) You have to pass an additional trailer test. A trailer weighs 1500Kg and a horse about 500Kgs - so for a single horse, 2000Kgs in total. But the license will limit you to a gross train weight of 3500Ks. So you have to find a tow car that weighs 1500Kgs that will safely tow 2000Kgs and that's going to be tricky.
I'm a wrinkly so none of this applies to me. But from what I'm hearing from others with daughters, nieces etc, small, 2-up horseboxes with a single side-ramp that remain under 3500Kgs fully laden are becoming the thing.
ETA: Don't take my word for it on the legal stuff
I'm passing on what others have told me although they all seem to be saying the sameEdited by FamilyGuy on Wednesday 3rd November 09:56
I have 4 of them, 3 of which are home bred so only stud fees & vets bills on the initial outlay for them. The other one was bought as a foal 18 years ago so again not much of an initial outlay. Am lucky enough to keep them at home too which is cheaper than paying livery but I have never ever sat down and costed it out as I know it would terrify me!
jagracer said:
If you just want to go hacking then you don't need the trailer or car to tow it and £1600 for a saddle is a lot more than you need to pay.
I wish! L competes in endurance and so needs to take her horse around the country to different rides during the summer/autumn. Lots of gear to take around too, so needs a big car. Saddle was a fitted Free'n'Easy endurance thingy, hence the cost. They've actually increased in price now!FamilyGuy said:
omgus said:
FamilyGuy said:
A saddle that fits (starting at £250?)
Brilliant, if anyone can find a saddler with a decent reputation who starts at £250 let me know.
So from the few ads I've just read, I should have said "starting at £212".
Edited by FamilyGuy on Wednesday 3rd November 09:40
omgus said:
FamilyGuy said:
omgus said:
FamilyGuy said:
A saddle that fits (starting at £250?)
Brilliant, if anyone can find a saddler with a decent reputation who starts at £250 let me know.
So from the few ads I've just read, I should have said "starting at £212".
Edited by FamilyGuy on Wednesday 3rd November 09:40
As chief boot polisher & tack cleaner, these have the wonderful advantage of taking about 30 seconds to clean! They also cope perfectly with typical British summer weather - they dry very quickly and don't go stiff & crack..
Edited by rscott on Thursday 11th November 14:28
I pay £300 per month for livery which includes all feed/beds/care.
Set of shoes is £65 every 4-6 weeks approx
Insurance can be £50-150 per month depending on value and terms of use
So it does end up costing you!
Then if you compete its a whole load more expenses and no free time!
So much so i cant remember the last time i went on a track day lol
Good luck!
Set of shoes is £65 every 4-6 weeks approx
Insurance can be £50-150 per month depending on value and terms of use
So it does end up costing you!
Then if you compete its a whole load more expenses and no free time!
So much so i cant remember the last time i went on a track day lol
Good luck!
At my yard for stable, all year turnout, sand paddock, straw and haylage
Livery (inc the above) £140 a month
Insurance: Approx £50 a month (depending on type of horse, age what you do with it etc)
Wormer: we only worm for tapeworm twice a year (spring and autumn) about £15 each time. We do a worm count every 6 months to see if we need to worm for anything else (better for the horse this way and cheaper too!)
Farrier: its about £60 for a set of shoes round here every 6 weks or £20 for a trim, mine are all barefoot.
Teeth: checked every year at £25 a month
Physio: every 6 months to check back at £25
Feed: depending on what your horses are fed this can vary. Mine are fed on Winergy Equilibrium. A bag lasts one horse maybe 2 weeks (never actually counted) and costs £10 a bag. Supplements can be quite expensive, my older mare is currently on a joint supplement which was £5.95 for a small tup, big tubs of cod liver oil though (to give you an idea) cost around £20
Tack: Ive never had to buy any saddles but you would be looking at least £300 for a half decent one. Bridles can vary depending on where you get them and the quality, I bought a cheap one 4 years ago for Puzzle and its still going strong!
Rugs: depending on the breed (hardy natives wont need rugging unless you intend to clip them in the winter) most horses will need a few rugs. Both my TBs have lightweight turnouts, mmediumweight turnouts and heavyweights. They both have a couple of stable rugs varying in weight and both have underrugs with necks. Both also have a fleece each and a cooler each and I own one sweat rug for drying off if sweaty/after a bath. Rugs can get pricey, the Masta heavyweight combo i have for my mare cost well over £100. Luckily they came with most of their rugs and I have bought/acquired the others. Ebay is brilliant to buy rugs from at a fraction of the price.
Vets: Jabs once a year, normally costs around £60 including call out fee.
Showing fees: varies depending on what you do
Its not cheap by a long shot. I'm quite lucky, I have both TB's on indefinite loan, one belongs to my best friend and the other belongs to the yard owner who also owns a dutch warmblood. I dont pay anything towards one and the other only £80 a month towards her upkeep. Basil (my shetland pony that I actually own) is on cut price livery as he is about the size of a dog. I pay £60 a month for him and he doesnt eat much!
Livery (inc the above) £140 a month
Insurance: Approx £50 a month (depending on type of horse, age what you do with it etc)
Wormer: we only worm for tapeworm twice a year (spring and autumn) about £15 each time. We do a worm count every 6 months to see if we need to worm for anything else (better for the horse this way and cheaper too!)
Farrier: its about £60 for a set of shoes round here every 6 weks or £20 for a trim, mine are all barefoot.
Teeth: checked every year at £25 a month
Physio: every 6 months to check back at £25
Feed: depending on what your horses are fed this can vary. Mine are fed on Winergy Equilibrium. A bag lasts one horse maybe 2 weeks (never actually counted) and costs £10 a bag. Supplements can be quite expensive, my older mare is currently on a joint supplement which was £5.95 for a small tup, big tubs of cod liver oil though (to give you an idea) cost around £20
Tack: Ive never had to buy any saddles but you would be looking at least £300 for a half decent one. Bridles can vary depending on where you get them and the quality, I bought a cheap one 4 years ago for Puzzle and its still going strong!
Rugs: depending on the breed (hardy natives wont need rugging unless you intend to clip them in the winter) most horses will need a few rugs. Both my TBs have lightweight turnouts, mmediumweight turnouts and heavyweights. They both have a couple of stable rugs varying in weight and both have underrugs with necks. Both also have a fleece each and a cooler each and I own one sweat rug for drying off if sweaty/after a bath. Rugs can get pricey, the Masta heavyweight combo i have for my mare cost well over £100. Luckily they came with most of their rugs and I have bought/acquired the others. Ebay is brilliant to buy rugs from at a fraction of the price.
Vets: Jabs once a year, normally costs around £60 including call out fee.
Showing fees: varies depending on what you do
Its not cheap by a long shot. I'm quite lucky, I have both TB's on indefinite loan, one belongs to my best friend and the other belongs to the yard owner who also owns a dutch warmblood. I dont pay anything towards one and the other only £80 a month towards her upkeep. Basil (my shetland pony that I actually own) is on cut price livery as he is about the size of a dog. I pay £60 a month for him and he doesnt eat much!
omgus said:
I don't know any owners near me with anything less than a decent fitted leather saddle.
For general everyday use, there's always people wanting to sell off used saddles, can be a good way to save a few quid so long as you know what you're doing as ever...Gassing Station | All Creatures Great & Small | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff