A few years back, I briefly covered a throwaway Yahoo! article about how âcarbs will make you lose weightâ because so many readers had emailed about it. It turned out that the âcarbsâ in the article were resistant starch, a type of carbohydrate that our digestive enzymes cannot break down. Iâll admit now, with regret, that I didnât look as deeply into the matter as I might have.
The cost of keeping a horse varies widely depending on where you live and the level of service your stable provides. Simple pasture boarding can cost as little as $100 a month.However, stable boarding can cost $500 or more. If you plan to keep your horse on your own land, youâll also need to consider whether the property is adequately equipped. First, you'll need about two acres of good pasture per horse for grazing.ost horse owners spend about $60 to $100 per month on hay, salt and supplements â and some spend much more, particularly if they feed grain. If you're planning to buy horses, you probably already know how much you're willing and able to spend on an equine companion.
Boarding. Boarding a horse can cost anywhere from $100 per month for pasture board, with no inside stabling to close to $1000 per month in barns with stalls, individual turn-out, arenas and other amenities close to urban areas.oarding a horse can cost anywhere from $100 per month for pasture board, with no inside stabling to close to $1000 per month in barns with stalls, individual turn-out, arenas and other amenities close to urban areas.