how much dose it cost to feed one.. what type of care do they need..what type is the smallest...i know clydedale is the largest..
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The smallest breed is the falabella horse standing no taller than a labrador when they're adults, and they're about the size of a milk bottle when born. Shetland ponies and the Australian miniture pony comes second in their lead not exceeding 102 cm at 3 years or younger.
The cost of feed depends on how big your horse is and their exersize schedule obviously this will affect how often you will need to feed your horse and the quality to suit your horses needs. The following is an approximate guide to total food requirements based on height but bear in mind that it is only approximate, since horses vary a good deal in build and a finely made animal may require less food than a heavyweight doing the same amount of work.
HEIGHT DAILY FEED REQUIREMENT
under 12hh (6.3-7.2 kg)
12-13hh (7.2- 8kg)
13-14hh (9-10kg)
14-15hh (10-11kg)
15-16hh (11-12kg)
over 16hh (12-12.5kg)
Whether you decide to keep your horse in a stable or field they both need the amount of care and attention, but keeping a horse in a paddock is much cheaper than stabling your horse, for one thing you will need to provide fresh clean bedding every day for the stabled horse but a grass kept horse is not only in their natural environment but it saves you money from buying bedding just ensure their is shelter to protect them from the harsh weather and the droppings is removed to prevent worm contamination. All horses need to be regualary exersized, groomed everyday and wormed every month, and the shoes replaced or trimmed every six weeks. The initial cost of a horse is very cheap. In the long run they are very very pricey animals to maintain and if you aren't willing to spend this amount on the horse don't bother because horses are constantly trying to hurt themselves and vet bills is another thing to consider! I could list a million other things that you'll need to take into consideration about caring for a horse. Hope this helps!
umm smallest is miniature horse like icelandic but idk if you want that, other wise there are ponies that are under fifteen hands, they need vet care and certain annual pills, and new shoes every monthish and to keep one at a stable for full board(includes vet, pills, shoe care, and food) its anywhere from 350-500 dollars depending on where you live, but if you dont know much about horses it wouldnt be a good idea to keep one on your property and feed it yourself, you need an expert to help you
owning a horse is a biggg deal
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It depends on what kind of horse you get, what you want to do with it, where you live, etc. Arabians, Paso Finos, and Hackney are some of the smaller breeds of horse but any breed has a range. Shires are the biggest of the draft horses, which are not usually used for riding. Horses usually get a combination of hay and grain and you can cut down on feed bills if you have pasture available. They need to see a vet and a farrier at least a couple of times a year and obviously daily maintenance, grooming, feeding, exercising. You should go to the library and get some books on basic horse care.
It depends how much it costs. If you get a big horse like a clydesdale, they are going to cost more. They need exercise, boots, tack (if you want to ride them), grooming supplies, fly protection, food, shelter, turnout, hay, water, food, and a lot of extra stuff like vet and farrier. they also have to have their teeth floated. The smallest is the miniature horse. The smallest horse in the world, stands at 17 in.s at the shoulder. The largest horse is 19.3 hands (I think)
If your somewhere that pasture grows 9 months out of the year, you got a jump on it! Feed good feed, like mfa easykeeper, use a good shoer, not a part time shoer, use a good fly spray like endure or happy horse, go to sale barn, but your lead ropes e.t.c. to start with, and it isnt that bad! As long as you have pasture. If you dont, or have to board one at a stable, the price ads up! But good trail horses are cheap right now, but be carefull! If you run into a so called "Kid broke horse" cheap, ask the owner to put his kids or grandchildren on it and ride first! Good luck! Its not that bad! I found this out years ago also, you go cheap on feed, shoers e.t.c., it will cost you more in the long run! And stay away from all the home remede cost cutters, dosnt work!
Horses are a HUGE commitment, for both child and parent. It's like having another child (financially, physically and mentally).
You should first have your kids take lessons and then maybe in the future think about leasing a horse.
Actually, no, the honor of being the world's largest horse breed goes to the Shire, not the Clydesdale. The world's smallest horse is the Fellabella, which is native to South America and never gets above about 10 hands tall. The cost to feed a horse varies considerably, depending on a number of different things. These include the horse's breed, gender, state of growth, the region where you live and where the horse is kept, the amount and type of work the animal does, and its general health and condition. The costs to purchase hay and feed also vary widely by season and location, as well as by the time of year. Horses need regular grooming, healthcare ( including shots, parasite control and de-worming, and regular dental exams and care) hoof care and shoeing every 6-8 weeks, and a place to live that is protected from extreme heat, cold, and bad weather. All horses also need regular exercise and time outside so they stay fit and are easy to handle and train. Hope this helps.
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