How much is it cost for a horse to live in field?

Answer 1

There are a number of factors that affect the answer to this question. If the field is actual pasture consisting of a good guality grass such as fescue or Bermuda, a horse may not require any supplementation. There are some grasses that are toxic during certain periods of the year. Another factor is the metabolism of the horse in question. Some horses are what's referred to as "easy keepers". In other words they do well on a minmal diet of grass. Some horses, ususally the hotter breeds such as Thoroughbreds and Arabians, will require supplementation. The last factor would be the work load of the horse. A horse getting worked on a regular basis has higher nutritional needs than one only ridden occasionally.