What factors create large numbers of unwanted horses?
The success of the horse industry depends, to a large extent, on the buying and selling of horses. Over the years, the demand for horses has run in cycles that frequently follow other economic trends. The AAEP estimates that the minimum yearly cost to care for a horse, not including veterinary and farrier expenses, is $1,825. Add in veterinary and farrier costs as well boarding expenses in some cases, and the yearly cost for keeping one horse can easily reach $5,000. In general, when expenses are high and the demand for horses is low, the number of unwanted horses increases, regardless of the breed of horse. Other factors, such as uneducated owners, irresponsible breeding and lack of owner responsibility, also create circumstances where the horse cannot be cared for or it simply does not meet the expectations of a buyer.
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