Cost of owning a horse in Germany
Lifetime and food cost for 20 horses, localized to EUR.
The cheapest horse to own in Germany is the Shetland Pony (~€76,120 lifetime). All costs in EUR. Pet insurance is widely available in Germany.
| # | Breed | Size | Food/yr | Lifetime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shetland Pony | Small | €885 | €76,120 |
| 2 | Mustang | Medium | €1,400 | €85,355 |
| 3 | Friesian | Large | €2,065 | €86,405 |
| 4 | Welsh Pony | Small | €1,095 | €87,465 |
| 5 | Standardbred | Large | €1,580 | €92,725 |
| 6 | Arabian | Medium | €1,460 | €94,820 |
| 7 | Morgan | Large | €1,580 | €96,270 |
| 8 | Haflinger | Medium | €1,645 | €96,545 |
| 9 | Appaloosa | Large | €1,675 | €96,930 |
| 10 | American Paint Horse | Large | €1,675 | €97,440 |
| 11 | American Quarter Horse | Large | €1,675 | €97,740 |
| 12 | Thoroughbred | Large | €1,765 | €100,115 |
| 13 | Belgian Draft | Giant | €2,790 | €103,000 |
| 14 | Tennessee Walking Horse | Large | €1,645 | €106,000 |
| 15 | Clydesdale | Giant | €2,730 | €106,115 |
| 16 | Andalusian | Large | €1,580 | €106,640 |
| 17 | Shire | Giant | €2,910 | €112,035 |
| 18 | Icelandic Horse | Medium | €1,320 | €114,360 |
| 19 | Hanoverian (Warmblood) | Large | €1,975 | €132,330 |
| 20 | Percheron | Giant | €3,030 | €136,725 |
Food & vet localized via Germany's price-level index; converted to EUR. Estimates — verify locally.