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.
Dr. Wendy Krebs explains the common costs associated with purchasing a horse and early ownership in this Ask TheHorse Live excerpt.
Dr. Martin Nielsen explains how testing and strategic deworming programs support effective parasite control and protect horses’ long-term health.
Learn what you should discuss with a horse’s seller before you purchase in this Ask TheHorse Live excerpt.
Buying your first horse? Avoid common mistakes such as skipping a prepurchase exam and overlooking the financial realities of horse care.
Learn how veterinarians diagnose, treat, and manage mare reproductive problems in this Ask TheHorse podcast episode. Sponsored by Equithrive.
Learn how osteoarthritis can affect a horse’s comfort lying down and getting up in this Ask TheHorse Live excerpt.
Dr. Tena Ursini describes why veterinarians need to use imaging to confirm a diagnosis of equine osteoarthritis and which modalities they usually turn to first.
An equine sports medicine expert explains common ligament injuries that can occur in the horse’s stifle region and how veterinarians treat them.
A veterinarian discusses what you need to know, from prepurchase details to budgeting approaches, before buying a horse during this Ask TheHorse Live event. Sponsored by CareCredit.
Dr. Howland Mansfield answers a listener question about the connection between equine metabolic problems, such as PPID, and hind-limb lameness.
Dr. Stacey Cordivano describes the best way to store your horse’s health and identification records in case of emergency.
What are your options if your horse sustains a major injury or needs surgery, but you don’t have the means to pay for it? Find out in this Ask TheHorse Live excerpt.
Dr. Michael Fugaro details how to create a comprehensive emergency plan tailored to your location, facility, and horses.
Create an after-hours emergency plan with your veterinarian in advance to ensure your horse receives timely treatment.
Two experts answer listener questions about recognizing, diagnosing, and managing hind-limb lameness in horses. Sponsored by American Regent Animal Health.
Dr. Lori Bidwell shares how horse sedation, including Dormosedan Gel, supports safe handling, standing procedures, and stress-free care for horses.
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