Cost of owning a horse in Australia
Lifetime and food cost for 20 horses, localized to AUD.
The cheapest horse to own in Australia is the Shetland Pony (~A$156,030 lifetime). All costs in AUD. Pet insurance is widely available in Australia.
| # | Breed | Size | Food/yr | Lifetime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shetland Pony | Small | A$1,625 | A$156,030 |
| 2 | Friesian | Large | A$3,790 | A$171,555 |
| 3 | Mustang | Medium | A$2,570 | A$172,030 |
| 4 | Welsh Pony | Small | A$2,015 | A$177,810 |
| 5 | Standardbred | Large | A$2,905 | A$186,050 |
| 6 | Arabian | Medium | A$2,685 | A$190,970 |
| 7 | Morgan | Large | A$2,905 | A$193,245 |
| 8 | Haflinger | Medium | A$3,015 | A$193,355 |
| 9 | Appaloosa | Large | A$3,070 | A$194,060 |
| 10 | American Paint Horse | Large | A$3,070 | A$195,190 |
| 11 | American Quarter Horse | Large | A$3,070 | A$195,945 |
| 12 | Thoroughbred | Large | A$3,240 | A$200,365 |
| 13 | Belgian Draft | Giant | A$5,120 | A$202,205 |
| 14 | Clydesdale | Giant | A$5,010 | A$208,675 |
| 15 | Tennessee Walking Horse | Large | A$3,015 | A$212,445 |
| 16 | Andalusian | Large | A$2,905 | A$214,320 |
| 17 | Shire | Giant | A$5,345 | A$219,785 |
| 18 | Icelandic Horse | Medium | A$2,425 | A$231,380 |
| 19 | Hanoverian (Warmblood) | Large | A$3,625 | A$264,215 |
| 20 | Percheron | Giant | A$5,565 | A$267,900 |
Food & vet localized via Australia's price-level index; converted to AUD. Estimates — verify locally.