How much money is it to compeete in horse back riding?

Answer 1

If you're talking about lessons, they can range from $30-50 a week depending on the barn plus any expenses you need to cover for equipment. A good helmet is about $100, riding pants range from $20-100, and boots can be anywhere from $20-200.

To answer your question directly, about $400-500 for your first show, then about $120 for each additional show.

If you mean actually competing in horse-shows, you'll probably need show clothes. This includes Tall boots, which are $100+; Show pants, which can be around $100; a show jacket, $60-100; and a show shirt, which can be as low as $20.

The show itself can be pricey. Every show (depending on the place and orgonization) is around $20 a class, and people usually partake in sets of 4 classes, so depending on what you do, you could spend $80 on that. Then there's the cost of trailering fees, which can be $30-60. Of course, you are most likely exempt from the trailering costs if you are showing at your own barn.

Some barns might not let you show until you've reached a certain skill level, so be prepared for some practice!!