Probably going to repeat a lot of what others have said...
Stalling, feed, tack, care items...
Say I spend ... $400 a month for full board (turn out, hay, bedding included). Add extra $40 for grain, and depending on age and health of horse you can go even above $100 in supplements a MONTH. Add in routine vet work, dental, farrier, wormers, and the HORRENDOUS emergency vet bills....per year I probably spend no less than 8-9000 a year per horse. That's just for "fun" horses that don't get all the extra pampering that show horses get. PS...if you want to do barrels usually that's going to be a more "hot" horse than a trail horse that is just for pleasure.
PPS..
If you just want to ride a few times a week for fun consider leasing or lessons. So much cheaper in the long run, and helps you understand all the expenses and work that goes into ownership
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