1 To sign up and be an AQHA member, there are membership fees which vary depending upon the type of membership. 2  A general membership fee is $40 for a year, $80 for three years or $750 for a life membership.3  An AQHA amateur membership costs $50 for a year and $100 for three years. An AQHA amateur membership costs $50 for a year and $100 for three years. 2  A youth membership will cost $15 for a year, $35 for three years or $50 for life youth membership.
Initial Costs. Depending on the current price of horsemeat, it can cost between $200 and $500 to save a horse that is on its way to the slaughter house. Initial veterinary care upon arrival at Lifesavers including physical exam, worming, dental exam and vaccinations is ususally no less than $100, and often times more.urrently 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.
1 Champi0n breeds can often cost more as well. 2  For instance, a world champion and hall of fame horse can fetch a price tag higher than $5,000. 3  For example, the website Tbart.net currently has a wide variety of horses up for sale. 4  The selection of their horses range anywhere from $1,000 to as much as $7,000 per horse. The average horse boarding location can charge anywhere from $200 to as much as $800 per stall. 2  Like any pet, a horse will have to receive routine vaccinations and even vet checkups to ensure that their health is up to par.