Originally posted by green_chameleon_girl
how much do horses cost? lol I always wondered..
The horses themselves cost anywhere from "Free" up to low millions. If you go on www.equine.com there are many show jumping and dressage breeds such as Dutch Warmbloods, Thoroughbreds, etc for sale for over $60,000. It mainly depends on the amount of training (professional) they have been through, awards and cash amounts it's won in show, breeding quality, health, background, etc. Serious show people who compete in major shows such as the Rolex in Kentucky or the Olympics spend high thousands to low millions on horses.

You can look around the internet for an equine rescue orginazation and find yourself a wonderful equine companion for a small amount of money usually never over $900. I have even seen some free to a good home, mainly because they are un-rideable due to old age or health concerns/injury-but they still provide wonderful companionship!!