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Money Matters
The following is a breakdown of the cost to keep 1 horse for 1 year:
Hay |
350 bales @ $2.00/bale |
$700.00 |
Grain |
3 bags/month @ $15 each |
$540.00 |
Farrier |
trims 8x/year |
$240.00 |
De-worming |
every 3 months @ $18.00 each |
$72.00 |
Yearly Inoculations |
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min $215.00
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Daily Care |
Fly Spray, hoof dressing, vet supplies, soaps, shampoo etc.
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$250.00 |
Bedding |
shavings/straw, PDZ |
$65.00 |
Supplements |
vitamins, salt etc. |
$170.00 |
Housing |
maintenance & repairs |
$150.00 |
Total |
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$2400.00 |
Note: This does not cover the wages of the barn manager who takes care of the horses every day. Neither does it reflect the veterinary bills associated with illness or injury.
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