Miniature
Horse

Full-sized
Horse

Purchase Cost

$1,000 to $200,000
Determined by size, conformation, bloodline
and show record, The smaller and more correctly conformed, the greater the value.
 

$500 to Millions
Determined by breed, genealogy, conformation, and show record, etc.

Feed Cost

Approximately $25 per month per horse (includes feed and hay)

$50 to $150 per month/horse
(depending upon use and purpose)
 

Boarding or Stabling

$50 to $150 per month/horse Miniature horses can be kept
in backyards with a mini barn or shelter, depending upon local zoning laws.
 

$200 to $800 per month/horse Depends upon facilities, pasture and riding opportunities.

Training Costs
(Halter-In Hand)

$300 and up per month/horse
Family involvement is encouraged, even small
children can help train a miniature horse
 

$??? to $??? per month/horse Depends upon the reputation of the trainer, stable and breed.

Pasture Size with Supplemental
Hay & Feed

Three Miniature Horses
per acre. One can easily
be kept in the average residential backyard depending upon local
zoning laws.

Minimum of 3 - 5 acres per horse

Tack - Halters
(Work & Show)

$4 to $8 each
$25 to $150 or more

$12 to $18 each
$75 to 500 each

Harness -
Work & Pleasure Driving

$200 to $400
$750 to $1,400

$350 to $4,000
$1,500 and Up

Blankets
Sheets
Saddles

Carts

$25 to $65
$20 to $45
Not normally used on Miniatures
$375 to $2,500

$85 to $200
$40 to $65
$250 and Up

$1,000 to $5,000

Farrier Cost
“Trimming”

$10 to $25 per horse.
Some owners trim and
rasp their own horses hooves due to the decreased hazards associated with a
smaller animal.

$25 to $70 per horse. Some experienced and very knowledgeable owners do their own trimming.

Farrier Cost
“Shoeing”

Usually not done on Miniature Horses except
for corrections or driving
on hard surfaces.

$50 to $200

Veterinary Care
Vaccinations

Medications & Worming

Same as for larger
horses.

Determined by weight of
horse - greatly reduced
dosage due to smaller
size.

Same as for miniatures


4 to 5 times the cost of miniature due to larger size.