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Originally Posted by RCGSP

What's that cost?

RCGSP, that would depend upon the breeding of the animal (much in a way similar to dogs I am sure). That said, in my experience of horses and regardless of what you might pay for the animal, that will be the cheapest end of the deal. It is the cost of feed, cost of shoeing, vet fees, replacement tack due to ever changing musculature conformation etc that really mounts up (forgive the pun) with horses.

Originally Posted by Rushy

RCGSP, that would depend upon the breeding of the animal (much in a way similar to dogs I am sure). That said, in my experience of horses and regardless of what you might pay for the animal, that will be the cheapest end of the deal. It is the cost of feed, cost of shoeing, vet fees, replacement tack due to ever changing musculature conformation etc that really mounts up (forgive the pun) with horses.

Agreed and will depend on the trainer no doubt... it is often also the difference between ending up with something useful or not useful. One might be cheaper, but is much poorer value for money for most.