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
Originally Posted by lilcountrygirl
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