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For most of us, one of the big factors affecting our answer to the question “Do you really want a horse?” is money. What is the average cost of owning horses? Well the fact of the matter is I can’t give you a definite answer due to the fact that cost depends on many different things. Owning a horse can be a very expensive hobby or be managed on a very modest budget. It not so much the initial cost as it is the cost for upkeep
Milk and History
Mongolia is the only place in the world where wild horses exist (the “wild” horses in the US are actually feral). On the Mongolian steppes, tribes of nomads still domesticate wild horses, where they milk them and occasionally slaughter them for meat.
The mares’ milk is used to make a fermented drink similar to yogurt. Milking a wild mare is no easy task; the milker needs to use a foal to start the flow of milk, but then immediately pull the foal away to collect the milk. But the milker must keep the foal close — if the mare doesn’t feel the foal touching her flank, she’ll resist the milking process.
So what are they like?
Long from head to tail but short in stature, Mongolians might look like ponies to those used to the thundering Mustang herds of the American west. But tribal riders love the horses just the way they are. They groom them well, but keep their manes long. Their strong legs and thick hooves are perfect for treading rough terrain. While their wild nature makes them difficult to break, they have a friendly and warm nature once tamed.
A good stable cost money great services and facilities aren’t free. Cost of boarding in the suburbs is moderate to high depending on location and services provided. You could be possibly looking at anywhere from $400 – $700 a month in expenses. A well run barn is typically in demand, so don’t be surprised if there is a waiting list. Also take into account the distance between your prospective stable and your home or job when considering overall cost. The barn you like may cost more money but if it saves you on gas its something to consider, it may be very well worth it. Remember you are buying a horse for you pleasure and enjoyment. If a barn is too far from home or work, boarding your horse could discourage you from riding. Always take our time and keep looking until you find a horse stable that best suit you and your horses needs.
Nadaam
The Nadaam Festival is a yearly sporting event in Mongolia, featuring horse racing, wrestling and archery. Held each July in the capital city of Ulaanbaatar, the festival begins with an elaborate opening ceremony which includes music and dancing. The horse race is cross-country, and horses race in individual classes separated by age. The top five horses in each class are awarded.
There are many other things to consider, such as how many horses does your community permit per acre? How are your neighbors going to react to you having a horse or horses? Are they going to be comfortable with it and the possible smell of urine & horse poop, depending on how close or far you are from their property? Another thing to think about is what are you going to do with the muck after you clean the stall or paddock? Do you have the room to compost it or are you going to need a company or someone to pick it up? Where are you going to store hay and feed? Where will you store your horse trailer if you decide you want show with your horse or do some trail riding? Lastly consider what will be the cost to keep your horse at home, for feeding and maintenance etc…?
If owning a horse in the suburbs you may want to consider boarding your horse at a local horse boarding facility so you need to consider how much that will cost you as well