RESOURCES

On average (per month/per horse)

Hay - $150

Bedding - $30.00

Grain - $30.00

Supplements - $50.00

Insect control- $30.00

Other costs:

Boarding Costs (when applicable)- $300+ (monthly)

Miscellaneous Barn Supplies - $300 per horse one time purchases (buckets, feeders, manure forks, wheel barrow etc)

Deworming- $20 (every other month)

Farrier- $75-130 (every 6-8 weeks)

Equine Dental- $100At least once a year

Chiropractic- $100 as needed

Vet Care- $300 for annual vaccinations between $300 and $1500 for emergency calls

Tack and Equipment - $500 - 3,000+ (depending on your discipline,

Trainer/Lessons - $50+ (depends on if it is for you, the horse - or both, as well as discipline, and what type of training)

Please notify your local Humane Society, and local law enforcement if you are questioning the condition of any animal. Horse abuse and neglect can occur anywhere - from any back yard pasture, to a private or public boarding stable. Besides the obvious signs (No access to food, clean water, or shelter) the following are some other signs to look out for:

Unusually thin (spine and hips protruding)

Lack of condition (dull coat, glassy eyes)

Untended and overgrown hooves

Lethargy behavior

Lameness (any sign of limping, or extreme stiffness

Relucant to move from “sawhorse” stance (front legs extended)

Unusual discharge from nose, mouth, eyes

Unattended wounds

Cuts and whip marks

Spur marks (sores on their sides)

Tack sores

Extreme fear, depression, and distrust

USDA moves to end the cruel “Big Lick” for horses (APR 2024)

https://hslf.org/press-release/2024/04/usda-moves-end-cruel-big-lick-horses#:~:text=In%20passing%20the%20Horse%20Protection,walking%20and%20racking%20horse%20breeds.

Feeding a horse with dental problems (JUN 2023)

https://ahomeforeveryhorse.com/horse-care-101/feeding-the-senior-horse-with-dental-problems/?utm_campaign=AHF%20-%20Rescue%20Eblasts&utm_medium=email&_hsmi=264515594&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_djP1Z1mR5NkQimcWMyunPKIRmtcc2dt3lFBmOHbdxZpNbDCqVN6fDEJQHmCEUBKiLlCeU54V2ZBYfOC2yKMI0l2uKOA&utm_content=264515594&utm_source=hs_email

The global pipeline begins at poorly regulated US Auctions (MAR 2023)

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/how-us-racehorses-end-up-on-dinner-plates?fbclid=IwAR2SwljGp4trZOMxRR_eu4xfyBvZGkuCcpyXqM3nN6TGM6bb_52yf856SBQ

Legislation to permanently end slaughter of American Horses (DEC 2022)

https://www.humanesociety.org/news/more-200-veterinarians-express-support-legislation-permanently-end-slaughter-american-horses

Investigation into horse slaughter (NOV 2022)

https://animalequality.org/press-release/horse-5036-american-horses-facing-slaughter-investigation-shows/)