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Horses are a big investment. Their initial purchase and ongoing expenses require you to budget correctly. You’ll need to plan for their daily care, emergencies, tack, and other miscellaneous expenses. It can be helpful to create a spreadsheet that outlines your horse’s weekly, monthly, and yearly costs. Creating a Horse Budget A budget tracker will...

The cost of things continues to rise in all areas. It’s becoming harder for riders to afford their horse’s care. It doesn’t matter if you board or keep them at home everything is going up. Luckily, you can find ways to reduce your barn expenses and hopefully make things more manageable again. Lower Your Barn...

Hay farmers are gearing up for the season ahead. Everyone has their fingers crossed for good weather! You may have noticed some posts circulating social media about increased hay prices for 2022. With the rise of fuel and fertilizer, it would only make sense that you can expect to pay more for a square or...

As you’ve probably suspected, running a horse ranch isn’t a cheap endeavor. Horse ownership can be done affordably, but that’s not usually the case for those operating a professional business. Fallon Taylor opens up about her expenses and what you can expect with these larger facilities. As mentioned by Fallon, this isn’t to discourage you...

During tough financial times, it’s important you know how to manage your horse’s care on a budget. Before you put up the for sale sign, there’s a few things you can do to cut down on costs and still keep your horse happy. 1. Keep your horse outside: A proper run-in shelter is sufficient for...

From Olympic-sized indoors to automatic waters, boarding barns range dramatically in amenities, services, and costs. Not everyone is looking for a five star stable to keep their horse, but most would like a few extra perks. These extras can cause the prices to rise up considerably. If you’re thinking about boarding your horse, it’s time...

Many horse owners choose to board their horses. This could be because they do not have enough land or a barn, they want to utilize the resources of a boarding barn, or they’re unwilling to complete the daily care of a horse. These facilities can be great places to have riding buddies, take lessons with...