I'm exploring the idea of a horse, it's been something I've wanted ro do since a teen always ridden, daughter rides also.
But I wanted a realistic idea of cost, from people who actually do it. The Internet can be very conflicting. Would obviously include livery costs.
Thank you
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Threemusketeers80 · 24/01/2024 20:23
WarningOfGails · 24/01/2024 21:33
SW. full livery at the stables we go to is £80 week, so £320 a month, plus bedding and feed additives if required is extra.
Threemusketeers80 · 24/01/2024 20:38
No that's hugely helpful. I would have have the honest break down. The initial cost isn't a problem I have money aside I could spend.
It's the monthly cost I needed a real break down of. I wouldn't want to commit to then realise it just too much. For my sake and my daughters
Express0 · 25/01/2024 09:26
Starts planning move from Essex to SW 😂
WarningOfGails · 24/01/2024 21:33
SW. full livery at the stables we go to is £80 week, so £320 a month, plus bedding and feed additives if required is extra.
maxelly · 24/01/2024 20:58
BUT, and I say this conscious my last post might be off putting, I have seen budgets from people on similar threads that are a lot lower. I do believe there are still parts of the country (Scotland and Wales particularly maybe) where you can find very basic grass DIY livery with minimal facilities for around £150pcm. If you buy a good-doer with no health issues who lines out 24/7/365 you won't need to buy expensive feed or bedding but you will need hay in winter so budget another say £25 ish pcm for that depending on how much and if you have a good relationship with the farmer. Insurance maybe you could get under £50 for a basic policy, farrier if you keep pony barefoot would just be a trim every 6-8 weeks say another £50, all extras maybe £25 pcm average if you don't have lessons or anything or replace your kit very often. I think an absolute bare bones budget would start at £300 a month but you'd be doing a lot of work yourself for that. So yeah, what can I say, anywhere from £300 - £3000 a month basically! Sorry that's no help!
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