How much does a horse cost per month?

There is no general information about how much a horse costs per month. The average maintenance depends on the size of the horse, the age, the pitch (club stables, large riding stables, small private stables), a possible riding participation (results in a small plus in the costs), the amount of the own contribution for feeding, care, stable cleaning among other things. The cheapest variant of the costs for a horse is approx. 350,-€.

Boarding expenses for a horse

1. The stable rent differs depending on the accommodation between approx. 150, - € (open stable without riding arena and paddock) and approx. 350, - € (riding stables, horse walker, riding arena, coupling service, lunging circle). Before signing the contract, ask which services are included in the costs (mucking out, grazing, feeding, etc.).
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2. In most cases, feed costs must also be taken into account. Roughly 500 g concentrated feed plus 5 kg hay and 1 kg feed straw are calculated per 100 kg weight of the horse. A horse costs Lining per month approx.: 1 sack of oats (approx. 15, - €), 1 sack of concentrated feed (approx. 30, - €), 2 sacks of carrots (approx. 6, - €), 1/2 sack of muesli (approx. 20, - €), 1/2 sack of corn (approx. 20, - €), 1 bale of hay (approx. 30, - €, if you buy it straight from the field, you get it much cheaper) and some straw to nibble on.

That costs health and care per month

1. The average maintenance for a horse includes the costs for the veterinarian: Vaccinations (2 x im Year á 60, - €, that results in 10, - € per month) and wormer cures (4 x per year á 20, - €, that results in around 7, - € per month €). All other possible treatments (for coughs, dental problems, colic, etc.) cannot be foreseen, but can quickly cost a few hundred euros.
2. The farrier should be included as a fixed item in the cost of a horse. Every 8-10 weeks he checks the hooves, cuts, rasps and re-shoed as needed. For this, up to € 40 per month can be incurred.


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3. If the straw (litter) is not included in the pension costs, you should buy it at the time of the grain harvest because it is then inexpensive (approx. € 0.80 / bale). It is of course a question of dry storage.
4. In addition to the appropriate brushes, you may also need some linseed oil for grooming (1 liter costs approx. 5,- €).

Other costs of a horse per month 

1. Insurance is very important. You can get horse liability insurance relatively inexpensively for less than € 10 per month (annual premium approx. 70,- €). Depending on your financial possibilities, you should think about a surgery cost insurance (also applies in the event of colic) or comprehensive health insurance. For this you would then have to pay for the horse in the amount of approx. 10 to 35 € / month (annual fee approx. 120 to 420 €). You should also take out accident insurance for yourself, which also includes a third-party rider.
2. If you put your horse in a club stable, the corresponding membership fee is also indirectly part of what a horse costs per month.
3. The costs for any treats (e.g. B. from special herbs) as a reward you should plan. They are available in smaller packages.
4. Since the horse boarding house is certainly not located next to your home, it is essential that you include your travel expenses (train or petrol) in the average maintenance for your horse.
5. You also have to add the costs for any riding lessons and the use of the riding arena.
6. In most riding stables, grazing is part of the boarding price. Otherwise he can use approx. 5, - € / month to book.