I really want to get a horse and I have recently been told I might be able to get one. I've been thinking of names and thought of the name Coco Chanel, it's nickname being Coco or Chanel (most likely Coco) Do you think this is a good name or can you please think of some other good names for horses. Also, how much do you think the weekly and monthly expenses of owning a horse are? I would agist my horse at this place for $80 a week,includes food, water and GST how much do you think it would cost do do this per week/month, plus all the other things you need to buy?? And last, there are some anti-worm pellet things that you can buy for $15 or $20 do you think this would be a reasonable price for this?? And do you think they would actually help prevent worms. Thx!!! xx

There is no doubt that horses are expensive. one year I spent over $2500 per horse, and that didn't include tack or showing expenses. However I know plenty of people who spend a fortune on hair and nails. It's mostly about where you're priorities lies. I would recommend leasing a horse and taking lessons before you buy one. You'll want to get an idea of cost and different breeds and disciplines. Don't rush into anything.

Hope that helps!

I have a horse.. It's wayy more expensive then I thought it would be. Not only is there the board, feed, water, and wormer. There is dentist, farrier, vet, tack repairs, random necessities,

Fennic Fox- Whats your deal? Every question I see you on your being kind of a jerk. If you recommend no one get a horse... why do you have one? Why do you get on here? Yes, horses are expensive. But I don't regret getting Nana.

EDIT: Every horse is different but i pay $10 in grain a week $20 in alfalpha cubes and $15 in beet pulp and $4 in hay.. a week so thats almost 50 bucks a week. ($196 a month so far) Plus farrier.. $40 for me every 6-8 weeks. ($236 roughly eack month) and vet $150 a year ($2982 a year if I'm lucky. That doesn't include half of it though.) plus random emergencies.. and thats about $2000 roughly when needed.. its really expensive.

ADD: Fennec Fox: Not supporting. Answering her question. Honestly, I would reccomend her leasing first. But that isn't what she asked.

If you are not old enough to work legally, you should not get your own horse! Horses are very very expensive! Believe me! Most of my horsie friends are working their butts off to just keep their horse at the boarding stable.Try taking riding lessons and leasing a few horses. Its alot cheaper! pets question and answers,www.5d2d.com

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Fennec Fox....What is your problem? Stop being so mean!

I have a horse and if you think about it, u need to buy shoes, pay for the vet, dentist, hay, feed, water, tack,rugs.... It is VERYexpensove

Horses are expensive, period. And as long as you don't call it blackie or chocolate or some such unoriginal name its fine no matter what.

I love that name, though only for a girl one.

I hope to god that you never, ever, own one.

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OMG I WANNA NAME MY HORSE AFTER A FAMOUS DESIGNER LOL HOW MUCH ARE HORSES ARE THEY EXPENSIVE TO HAVE AS PETS?

I don't know why you two would ever support her getting one since what I just posted is her question boiled down.

okay from reading your question, no offense but you know nothing about horses and perhaps you should take lessons first and get some experience before you buy your own horse pets question and answers,www.5d2d.com

you wont be able to name the horse, it will already have a name. you can however change its showname if you want.

for worming the horse you buy worm paste, which comes in a syringe that you squirt into its mouth, and yes, this does prevent worms :)

the first month of buying a horse is the most expensive, since it will be your first horse you need to buy one that is a bit older and has had plenty of experience. im not sure where you live but in new zealand that would mean spending atleast $4000 to get a safe first horse.
you will also have to buy its tack, the bare minimum will be a saddle- atleast $300 and a bridle- about $30
plus your own riding gear like boots etc

its good that the $80 a week covers food, but you will ned to make sure it is the right kind for your horse and the amount of work it is doing.

i think it would be better to get some experience with horses before buying or leasing one so you have knowlegde of how to keep it healthy and happy, maybe you could volunteer at a rescure charity :)