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.
Some stallion owners may permit the use of one-time disposable containers, which the mare owner must purchase, and these typically cost around $50 each. Collection Fees The stallion owner typically charges the mare owner a non-refundable collection fee each time that semen is shipped to the mare owner.Sometimes, the first collection is included in the breeding fee â review your contract for details. The cost generally ranges from $75 to $250 per collection.Some stallion owners charge an additional surcharge of as much as $50 if they receive less than 24 hours notice for a collection.Shipping Fees In addition to collection fees and container deposits, mare owners must pay nonrefundable shipping fees to have the semen sent via overnight delivery.ometimes, the first collection is included in the breeding fee â review your contract for details. The cost generally ranges from $75 to $250 per collection. Some stallion owners charge an additional surcharge of as much as $50 if they receive less than 24 hours notice for a collection.