Backyard–bred “mutts” known as grade horses tend to bring the lowest prices. Many factors go into determining a horse’s value. One renowned performance Quarter Horse stallion with almost unlimited breeding potential recently sold for more than $5 million! However, in general, the going prices for horses vary from about $2,500 for a broke trail horse to as much as $25,000 for a competitive arena horse. Or, it can sell for a small fortune-or a very large one. A horse can be had for free -and is likely worth every penny. The Horse The old adage that “you get what you pay for” certainly applies when shopping for horses. Let’s walk through the basics, then look at the added expenses you can anticipate in a variety of western show disciplines. Whether your dream is to trail ride or to compete for a world championship, the myriad costs of horse ownership must be taken into account. If you entertain the thought of being a cowgirl who likes to ride, it’s good to go into the whole thing with eyes wide open and pencil sharpened.
That’s doubly true if it’s a horse capable of winning in competitions such as reining, cutting, barrel racing or western pleasure riding. Beyond its physical presence and majesty, a horse is an expensive luxury. There’s good reason why humans associate horses with wealth, status and power. WHAT DOES IT REALLY COST TO LIVE THE DREAM IN 2015? WE ASKED ONE OF OUR MOST EXPERIENCED EQUESTRIAN WRITERS TO BREAK DOWN THE BUDGET-FOR BOTH RECREATIONAL RIDERS AND HIGH LEVEL COMPETITORS-SO YOU CAN SEE WHAT KIND OF HORSE OWNERSHIP MAKES DOLLARS AND SENSE FOR YOU.
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