First-Time Horse Ownership Cost Plan

Thinking about buying your first horse? The Beginner’s Horse Ownership Cost & Startup Planner helps you understand the real financial commitment before you take the leap.

This six-page digital planner breaks down typical U.S. horse-ownership expenses, including purchase and startup costs, boarding, feed, veterinary care, farrier services, tack, emergency savings and property preparation. You’ll also be able to compare the cost of boarding with keeping a horse on your own land.

Inside you’ll find:

• Low, typical and high U.S. cost estimates
• One-time horse and equipment startup expenses
• Boarded-horse and home-kept annual budgets
• Fencing, shelter and property setup estimates
• Emergency savings and optional riding expenses
• A personal affordability worksheet
• Important acreage and housing considerations

Whether horse ownership is an immediate goal or part of your future plans, this guide gives you a clear and realistic place to begin.

Digital download • Six printable pages • Created by Everwild Equine Biosciences

Please note: Costs vary by location, horse, facility and level of care. This planner is intended for educational and budgeting purposes.