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.
Ongoing Maintenance. Currently a single bale of hay is $15 to $20 depending on the season and type of hay. A horse eats about one and a half bales per week or 2% of their optimum body weight per day. The monthly cost of hay per horse is approximately $100 to $120.Supplements such as grain, bran and psyllium can be as much as $25 per month per horse. Some horses require special supplements such as glucosomine for arithritic conditions and this can add $40 extra per horse needing it per month.ngoing Maintenance. Currently a single bale of hay is $15 to $20 depending on the season and type of hay. A horse eats about one and a half bales per week or 2% of their optimum body weight per day. The monthly cost of hay per horse is approximately $100 to $120.