Cost of owning a horse in France
Lifetime and food cost for 20 horses, localized to EUR.
The cheapest horse to own in France is the Shetland Pony (~€77,695 lifetime). All costs in EUR. Pet insurance is widely available in France.
| # | Breed | Size | Food/yr | Lifetime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shetland Pony | Small | €905 | €77,695 |
| 2 | Mustang | Medium | €1,430 | €87,080 |
| 3 | Friesian | Large | €2,110 | €87,755 |
| 4 | Welsh Pony | Small | €1,120 | €89,135 |
| 5 | Standardbred | Large | €1,615 | €94,535 |
| 6 | Arabian | Medium | €1,495 | €96,500 |
| 7 | Morgan | Large | €1,615 | €98,050 |
| 8 | Haflinger | Medium | €1,680 | €98,390 |
| 9 | Appaloosa | Large | €1,710 | €98,785 |
| 10 | American Paint Horse | Large | €1,710 | €99,275 |
| 11 | American Quarter Horse | Large | €1,710 | €99,550 |
| 12 | Thoroughbred | Large | €1,805 | €101,885 |
| 13 | Belgian Draft | Giant | €2,850 | €104,985 |
| 14 | Tennessee Walking Horse | Large | €1,680 | €108,025 |
| 15 | Clydesdale | Giant | €2,790 | €108,125 |
| 16 | Andalusian | Large | €1,615 | €108,230 |
| 17 | Shire | Giant | €2,975 | €114,140 |
| 18 | Icelandic Horse | Medium | €1,350 | €116,355 |
| 19 | Hanoverian (Warmblood) | Large | €2,020 | €134,120 |
| 20 | Percheron | Giant | €3,100 | €139,340 |
Food & vet localized via France's price-level index; converted to EUR. Estimates — verify locally.