Just an FYI for those seeking comparisons in hay prices.
I am now purchasing large square bales of 1st and 3rd crop hay, grassy/alfalfa mix, @1000 lb = to 20-21 small bales locally made.
I could not fine hay, no one is selling rounds or small squares. I got a series of numbers from my barn owner...
Wels, Holly and Rusty...
we are all just re-inventing the wheel here.
If you read the last 8 pages we have all said this over and over,.. I even provided a horse expense calculator link from horse.com...
What I find funny is how she changes her story.. sort of..at least her time line.
I even...
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I hop you realize how insulting posts like this are. I posted this question to inform myself BEFORE I got horses. I even stated several time that I don't plan on getting any horses for several YEARS. Please stop insulting me.
I won't even deign to comment on that.
I am glad people are...
I think in some areas horses are considered a luxury item, but horses are eaten and in other countries (I know I know.. its not the US.. but ) such as France, they actually have heritage drafts that are raised strictly for their meat now.
To the OP, I hope this information we have all provided...
I hope this helps you to figure things out
http://www.horsechannel.com/horse-exclusives/horse-expense-calculator.aspx
its a horse expense calculator.
You will need to look at your riding skill, IF you want a horse for children and DH to ride, as well as one for yourself.
You need to look at what...