Horse Health Management: Comparative Costs

As a stud owner/manager & or horse owner we are accustomed to the monthly costs of raising an animal, & the percentage of this amount that relates to the animal’s health. For example:

• Farrier [health] - Every 4-6 weeks
• Drenching [health] - Every 4-6 weeks
• Vaccination schedule [health] - On a per annum rota
• Agistment [health as it relates to nutrition & safety] - Monthly

We then deal with the one-off charges:

• Veterinary [health] - As required
• Chiropractic [health] - As required
• Dentist [health] - Annually (generally)

Like vets & chiropractors, Equine Dentists charge on a one-off basis. What many people don’t realise is that the cost of having an Equine Dentist treat your horse is typically only a quarter of the annual cost of having your horse’s feet trimmed every 4-6 weeks.