my minature horse

[SternRose]

The all stock is more like $10.00 per 50 pound bag. But again it's not great quality and she will only need a tiny bit a day. I feed my minis 1 small coffe mug per day. 1/2 in morning and 1/2 at night. The better quality feed is more like the prices you listed. And for 1 mini a goat it will last you a long time. Around the time "res" listed.

Wow. I'm starting to think this will be music to my parents ears.

 

[SternRose]

I'm glad I asked y'all. When I present this to them they'll be soo impressed.

 

[flockofbantams]

The all stock is more like $10.00 per 50 pound bag. But again it's not great quality and she will only need a tiny bit a day. I feed my minis 1 small coffe mug per day. 1/2 in morning and 1/2 at night. The better quality feed is more like the prices you listed. And for 1 mini a goat it will last you a long time. Around the time "res" listed.

Wow. I'm starting to think this will be music to my parents ears.

Lol!
I feed my horse stradegy made by perinia and I LOVE it!!!! It's about $18.00 per 50 pound bag. It's also a pelleted feed.

 

[SternRose]

That's cheap. I know some can go well over $35. That's for a 40lbs

 

[flockofbantams]

I have 4 horses 2 full size and 2 minis and it cost me around $125.00 a month the feed all 4 of mine. I also just feed round bales of hay that the horses can fee time eat as they please in a covered hay shed. But again I have 2 full size and 2 minis that all share.

 

[Chickerdoodle13]

Strategy is a really good feed. It is what I feed my horses. I would not put her on anything with molasses. She may not need much grain at all. You just need to make sure you store the feed well so it lasts a long time without getting moldy or risk of pests.

Goats and horses have some different needs nutritionally, so I would not recommend feeding them the same food. You may have to separate them for feeding time, which is something to consider. It can be a bit of a pain to constantly separate animals for feeding, especially if you have to do it before school.

Horses tend to need a farrier every 6-8 weeks. I can generally get away with 8 weeks between trimmings. Every horse can be a little a different though.

A horse dentist is another thing to think about. We have this done usually once a year but some horses need it more often.

 

[SternRose]

Yea, the full sized horse are more expensive

 

[SternRose]

How much does the dentist cost?

 

[res]

Cost per small bale depends a lot on where you are in Kansas. Closer to KC, the higher the price. Further from KC, the cheaper it gets. Our family sells big round bales (1000-1400lb each) for $40 per bale. We haven't done small square in YEARS, but I'm betting they would go for $4-6 per bale now (~60 lb bales).

Equine dental work will by far be your biggest cost. If there was any way to have her mouth looked at BEFORE you buy her, by a vet or dentist, then you would know better what cost you are looking at. Some minis have perfectly fine dental structure and can get by with a exam - sedation - float annually for around $200-$250, maybe more. But if she has a wonky mouth, then her dental costs and care skyrocket.

Farrier will need to come every 6 weeks or so. You could look for a farrier who will teach you how to maintain her feet so that you only have to have a paid farrier visit every 6 months or so. Some are willing to teach clients, some are not. Cost wise, again it will vary by your location.

 

[flockofbantams]

My detal care for my horses is also yearly and my vet is only about $150.00 per horse and she also holds 1/2 price specials so check with your vet about that too!