Each animal is beautiful in its own way, but a horse is a completely unique creation of nature, looking at which one cannot but admire its graceful strength, steep muscle mounds and proud posture. How much does it cost to buy a horse? How much is a childhood dream to ride across an endless field on your horse?
It should be noted right away that buying a horse in Russia is not a cheap pleasure. Moreover, sometimes the price of a thoroughbred horse can reach transcendental heights, which, however, does not stop true lovers of these graceful animals.
Approximate cost
Horse prices in Russia start at 30,000 rubles, but this cost is relevant only for old, sick or simply "written off" animals. For that kind of money, you can buy a real workhorse, which can become an irreplaceable assistant for the owner of a farm.
A person who wants to buy a horse to participate in all kinds of amateur competitions will have to pay a much larger sum for the animal. The cost of horses belonging to the Hanoverian, Trakehner, Oldenburg, Friesian and other breeds can vary from 50,000 to 500,000 rubles.
Arab, Barbary horses, which can participate in professional-level competitions, are affordable only for the richest people, since the cost of such horses starts at 500,000 rubles and can reach seven-figure sums.
It should be noted that many factors influence the formation of a horse's value. For example, a lot depends on the breed, pedigree, character, sports skills and sex of the animal. It should be noted that in most cases mares are more expensive than geldings.
Is the purchase justified?
It is not difficult to buy a horse if you have a tidy sum of money at your disposal. There are many breeders and clubs in Russia that specialize in breeding and selling horses. The elite horse can also be purchased abroad.
However, we must remember that horses are very intelligent creatures, each animal has its own character, which sometimes may not be compatible with the character of the new owner. The horse can be very obstinate, so you need to have good experience in order to find a common language with the animal.
You can learn how to get along with horses in any equestrian club, where experienced instructors work. Skills for caring for animals are also acquired there. As mentioned above, the purchase of a horse is a very responsible enterprise, therefore experts recommend that inexperienced people first rent a pet in order to establish relations with it. If you fail to get used to it, the horse can always be returned to the owner.
