How Much Do Horses Cost in the UK?

Carrying out this research will allow you to get a much better footing as to what the general market sentiment is like and you will be able to quickly identify what’s a good and bad deal

Ongoing Horse Costs

Of course, we shouldn’t just consider the initial cost of the horse, but there are other ongoing aspects to consider. Let’s break some of these down in a checklist form:

• Feed: What type of horse you get will have an impact on the type of food they eat as well as how much.
• Insurance: The above factors will influence a higher potential cost with a more expensive breed as well as their past health, plus the general activities you will be carrying out on the horse.
• Livery: Will you have to rent a spot at a livery to keep your horse? Will you be looking after it all yourself or are you getting fully livery?
• Farrier costs: Your horse is going to need a new set of shoes every 6 weeks or so which can set you back around £30-£50 each time depending on what your horse needs.
• Worming, dentist, and vet fees: This is a little harder to predict but chances are that your horse or pony is going to need some sort of health care that can constitute an ongoing cost.
• Equine supplies: There are many different products you might need here, such as fly sprays, lotions, and supplements that you might need to keep your horse happy and in good health.

Of course, if you can think of any other factors that might influence a horse's overall price and cost, we would love to hear about them. Please, just reach out to us in the comments section below and we will respond with any type of query you might have. Plus, if you have any recent purchases you have made of horses, we’d love to hear that too.