Now more than ever, it is important to manage your expenses. Use The Horse.com’s chart to create your own budget for major horse care items (such as hay and feed). Update with your local information since costs vary by region.
People often say it’s not buying a horse that’s expensive—it’s everything that comes after. From building fences to selecting a truck and trailer, horse ownership is a lifestyle choice for many of us. Estimating an average cost for that lifestyle is a bit tricky, because pricing for major horse care items (such as hay and feed) varies by region. The following is a template to help create a horse-keeping budget.