Cost of owning a horse in United States
Lifetime and food cost for 20 horses, localized to USD.
The cheapest horse to own in United States is the Shetland Pony (~$103,850 lifetime). All costs in USD. Pet insurance is widely available in United States.
| # | Breed | Size | Food/yr | Lifetime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shetland Pony | Small | $1,070 | $103,850 |
| 2 | Mustang | Medium | $1,690 | $114,385 |
| 3 | Friesian | Large | $2,495 | $114,450 |
| 4 | Welsh Pony | Small | $1,325 | $118,450 |
| 5 | Standardbred | Large | $1,910 | $123,750 |
| 6 | Arabian | Medium | $1,765 | $127,290 |
| 7 | Haflinger | Medium | $1,985 | $128,640 |
| 8 | Morgan | Large | $1,910 | $128,675 |
| 9 | Appaloosa | Large | $2,020 | $129,100 |
| 10 | American Paint Horse | Large | $2,020 | $129,900 |
| 11 | American Quarter Horse | Large | $2,020 | $130,450 |
| 12 | Thoroughbred | Large | $2,130 | $133,490 |
| 13 | Belgian Draft | Giant | $3,370 | $134,275 |
| 14 | Clydesdale | Giant | $3,295 | $138,640 |
| 15 | Tennessee Walking Horse | Large | $1,985 | $141,350 |
| 16 | Andalusian | Large | $1,910 | $143,225 |
| 17 | Shire | Giant | $3,515 | $146,010 |
| 18 | Icelandic Horse | Medium | $1,595 | $154,325 |
| 19 | Hanoverian (Warmblood) | Large | $2,385 | $176,710 |
| 20 | Percheron | Giant | $3,660 | $177,900 |
Food & vet localized via United States's price-level index; converted to USD. Estimates — verify locally.