A friend of mine who loves horses told me about costs of “Rescuing a Horse”. I was surprised about how expensive it is and felt like sharing what I gathered from the conversation. It really needs very dedicated people to rescue a horse and cough up the money:
| Table 1. Average cost associated with rescuing a horse. | |
| Average cost* | |
|---|---|
| Adoption or purchase fee | $400 |
| Transportation (per loaded mile) | $1.00 |
| Boarding (monthly) | $400 |
| Basic veterinary care (initial cost) | $600 |
| Euthanasia and rendering | $400 |
| Nutrition (monthly) | $275 |
| Basic hoof care (annually) | $240 |
| Training (monthly) | $500 |
| *Costs can range widely and are largely dependent on the condition of the horse at the time of adoption or rescue. The costs do not include specialty or emergency care and hospitalization. | |
