I'm thinking about getting my daughter a horse for her birthday, but I've heard horses are very expensive and can also be dangerous. Do you have any advice?
I'm thinking about getting my daughter a horse for her birthday, but I've heard horses are very expensive and can also be dangerous. Do you have any advice?
user
Well, there are many important considerations, and I won't be able to give a full opinion on this without asking you a lot of questions. But in terms of affordability, the average cost of a horse in the US is $6,000-$12,000.  You also have to consider what facilities you want to offer, so if you plan to keep it at home or in your yard, you need to add the cost of fencing, and a suitable stall or shelter to keep it in, etc.
assistant
I just googled the question and google says the average cost of a horse is $3000. Can you give me info links to verify your higher price points?
user