Providing you know how to properly care for a horse and you have experienced horsemen/women who can help you, looking after your own horse is simple.
Minus agistment, the main things you will need to pay and provide for your miniature horse are:
Hay (Mini's tend to be tougher and usually do not require hard feed)
Vet services (We all like our local vet, but we don't want to see him/her much, do we?)
Farrier services (Every four weeks for a trim. Shoes every two months or when horse casts ((throws)) a shoe or when hoof grows over shoe)
Worming pastes (nod very expensive, but must be done every three months.)
You can find the prices from your local feed store or veterinary surgeon.
Yes, horses cost a lot to keep. You must keep in mind the actual price of the horse, and then you need somewhere to put it, buy food, keep the horse entertained. Keeping horses is not something for slackers!
yes but make sure it cant go through the wires and should be at least 1 acre i believe
You can build a gate by your house then put the horses their.
If you have your land and stables the price to keep a Welch pony at your home will be the cost of food for the horse. There may be fees for permits if your county has animal laws in place.
As long as you dont get caught :p
If they offer livery then you can keep it there or at another yard that offers livery, but it will cost.
No. Miniature horses are horses, and not dogs or cats. They require training like a regular horse, and need a job to do. They need to graze and socialise with other horses. The only difference between a miniature horse and a regular horse is that you can't ride them and they require less food. They are just as expensive to keep as a regular horse in every other respect.
as long as it wants to be 'up'. You need to clarify your question . HOrses can live quite nicely with knocked knees. They learn how to get around.
yes you can but you only can if your parents say yes but i did not get to so.....
You can buy three different places to where you can keep a horse. You can buy a farm with other animals or you can just buy a house with a lot of land or a zoo.
No
No, not at all!! they do not need grain. especially if not worked. Just roughage, like Hay. Be careful with them on rich grass, they could founder. They do not require shoes, so their ferrier bills are much less. Vet bills are around the same. But overall, they are way less expensive. No, not at all!! they do not need grain. especially if not worked. Just roughage, like Hay. Be careful with them on rich grass, they could founder. They do not require shoes, so their ferrier bills are much less. Vet bills are around the same. But overall, they are way less expensive.