SO1
Well-Known Member
I think it depends what sort of horse you have and what sort of facilities.
I know lots of people keeping horses well on a budget. If you can get your horse living out you will save lots as you will not need bedding or so much hay. My summer hay bill is £5 per month if that and my feed bill even less. You do not need to buy the expensive branded feeds often the cheaper non marketed ones are just as good.
I have on shoes on the fronts and we have flinty hacking and his backs don't get cracked and often do not need trimming either when the farrier comes. Hoof health comes from within so if you feed appropriately then the hooves can get stronger.
One thing I do not skimp on is insurance as if you are on a budget then the last thing you need is a huge vets bill.
Could you get a sharer to help out with the bills?
What are your major horse related spends at the moment perhaps if you outline them people can help you more.
I know lots of people keeping horses well on a budget. If you can get your horse living out you will save lots as you will not need bedding or so much hay. My summer hay bill is £5 per month if that and my feed bill even less. You do not need to buy the expensive branded feeds often the cheaper non marketed ones are just as good.
I have on shoes on the fronts and we have flinty hacking and his backs don't get cracked and often do not need trimming either when the farrier comes. Hoof health comes from within so if you feed appropriately then the hooves can get stronger.
One thing I do not skimp on is insurance as if you are on a budget then the last thing you need is a huge vets bill.
Could you get a sharer to help out with the bills?
What are your major horse related spends at the moment perhaps if you outline them people can help you more.