What Does it Cost to Buy a Horse?
Haylie Pfeffer
September 27, 2025
Dr. Wendy Krebs explains the common costs associated with purchasing a horse and early ownership in this Ask TheHorse Live excerpt.
How to care for the basic health needs of horses
Dr. Wendy Krebs explains the common costs associated with purchasing a horse and early ownership in this Ask TheHorse Live excerpt.
Equine hepatitis viruses EqHV and EqPV-H can cause chronic or acute liver disease in horses. Early diagnosis, biosecurity, and prevention are key.
Dr. Martin Nielsen explains how testing and strategic deworming programs support effective parasite control and protect horses’ long-term health.
Here’s what researchers know about the role biomarkers might play in predicting and monitoring equine gastric ulcer syndrome.
One expert explains how exposure to dust can negatively affect equine respiratory health and how owners can reduce their horses’ risk.
Veterinarians weigh in on the do’s and don’ts of wound care, from discovery to recovery.
Learn what you should discuss with a horse’s seller before you purchase in this Ask TheHorse Live excerpt.
Here’s how to properly condition your mare before, during, and after her pregnancy.
Is it okay for my horse to eat leaves that have fallen from trees in his pasture?
Buying your first horse? Avoid common mistakes such as skipping a prepurchase exam and overlooking the financial realities of horse care.
Learn why this congenital malformation occurs in foals and how veterinarians, owners, and breeders can treat and prevent it.
Nasal discharge, coughing, and changes in breathing rate or effort can point to equine respiratory disease. Learn how to spot early warning signs.
Learn about 5 reasons for limb swelling in horses, from benign triggers to causes for major concern.
As the seasons change, so do the strategies we use to manage horses’ hooves. Read more in the Fall 2025 issue of The Horse.
Researchers have outlined key information on the New World screwworm fly, along with methods for recognizing, treating, and ultimately eradicating infestations.
Read about the unique nutritional and management needs of these equids in the Fall 2025 issue of The Horse.
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