What Does it Cost to Buy a Horse?
The cost to own a horse goes beyond just the purchase price. This can include other expenses such as a prepurchase examination or transportation fees to bring him home, in addition to other payments associated with early horse ownership including buying new tack and supplies. In this excerpt from Ask TheHorse Live, Wendy Krebs, DVM, of Bend Equine Medical Center, in Oregon, discusses the costs associated with buying and caring for your new horse.
This podcast is an excerpt of our Ask TheHorse Live Q&A, “So, You Want to Buy a Horse?” Listen to the full recording here.
Additional Reading: Special Feature: How Much Does it Cost to Own a Horse?
About the Expert:
Wendy Krebs, DVM
Wendy Krebs, DVM, is a partner at Bend Equine Medical Center in Oregon. She grew up in Western Oregon, where she participated first in 4-H and later in eventing. She graduated from Oregon State University College of Veterinary Medicine, in Corvallis, in 2002 and performed a yearlong equine internship, followed by a four-year American College of Veterinary Surgeons equine surgery residency. Her practice interests include surgery and performance horse care, as well as comprehensive preventive care. She lives on a small working ranch in Tumalo with her husband, two young children, and a bevy of animals, including nine horses. She enjoys riding her Oldenburg mare, Aria, emergency-schedule permitting.
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