Arabian — cost & care
Intelligent, spirited, loyal. Medium hot-blood horse.
A Arabian costs roughly $127,600 over its lifetime (25–30 years), or about $4,260/year: ~$1,765 food, ~$600 insurance, ~$450 routine vet, ~$1,100 farrier. Purchase price runs $3,000–$15,000.
📍 Costs in USD (United States) — see this breed in another country.
18lb of hay / day (~540 lb/mo)
7.2gallons of water / day
27.5 yraverage lifespan (25–30)
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A Arabian eats ~540 lb/month. Shop medium-breed foodFull cost breakdown
| Item | Cost (USD) |
|---|---|
| Purchase (one-off) | $3,000–$15,000 |
| Food / year | $1,765 (18 lb hay/day) |
| Pet insurance / year | $600 (est.) |
| Routine vet / year | $450 |
| Farrier / year | $1,100 |
| Supplies & misc / year | $350 |
| Total annual | $4,260 |
| Lifetime total | $127,600 |
Breed stats
| Size | Medium |
| Avg weight | 900 lb |
| Height | 56–61 in |
| Lifespan | 25–30 yrs |
| Group | Hot-blood |
| Hypoallergenic | No |
Temperament & care
| Beginner-friendly | 3/5 |
| Energy | 4/5 |
| Trainability | 4/5 |
| Shedding | 3/5 |
Common health conditions
- SCID
- Cerebellar abiotrophy
- Lavender foal syndrome
- Laminitis
How we calculate: food cost = breed weight → vet RER/MER calorie formula → cups/day → US food-price average. Insurance = NAPHIA US average adjusted by breed health-risk tier and size. Estimates — verify with your vet and insurer.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Arabian cost per year?
About $4,260 a year — roughly $1,765 food, $600 insurance, $450 vet and $1,100 farrier.
What is the lifetime cost of a Arabian?
Around $127,600 across its 25–30-year lifespan, including purchase and first-year setup.
How much does a Arabian eat?
About 18 lb of hay a day (~540 lb per month).
How much water should a Arabian drink?
About 7.2 gallons of water a day — verify with your vet for your animal.
Is the Arabian hypoallergenic?
No — the Arabian sheds and is not considered hypoallergenic.