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Care Cost Estimate
The following guidelines are presented in order to provide a realistic estimate of the monthly maintenance costs associated with equine ownership.
While it is difficult to predict the extent to which emergency veterinary care will be needed throughout the year, some allowance should be made for this in your budget.
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Home Care Costs (low/high)
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Boarding Costs (low/high)
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FULL BOARD: Average cost for boarding at a stable
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$300-700
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GRAIN: Sweet feed, pelleted complete, senior, etc.
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$20-50
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HAY: Timothy Mix hay is preferred. Equines require ½-or 1 bale per day, cost from $1.75-$4.00/per bale depending upon individual requirements. (Draft vs. Light)
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$52.50 - 120
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HOOF CARE: Must be performed every 4-10 weeks ($25-80 each visit)
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$12.50-40
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$12.50-40
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WORMING: Required every 8 weeks
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$8-12
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$8-12
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VETERINARY CARE: Can range $50 for something minor to well over $1,000 for something major.
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INOCULATIONS: Bi-annual inoculations are required ($100/200 per year)
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$20-50
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$20-50
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DENTAL: annual check up with floating
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$30
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$30
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TOTAL AVERAGE COST:
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$143-302
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$370.50-832
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