Tennessee Walking Horse — cost & care
Gentle, smooth-gaited, willing. Large gaited horse.
A Tennessee Walking Horse costs roughly $141,900 over its lifetime (28–33 years), or about $4,410/year: ~$1,985 food, ~$520 insurance, ~$450 routine vet, ~$1,100 farrier. Purchase price runs $2,000–$10,000.
📍 Costs in USD (United States) — see this breed in another country.
21lb of hay / day (~630 lb/mo)
8.4gallons of water / day
30.5 yraverage lifespan (28–33)
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A Tennessee Walking Horse eats ~630 lb/month. Shop large-breed foodFull cost breakdown
| Item | Cost (USD) |
|---|---|
| Purchase (one-off) | $2,000–$10,000 |
| Food / year | $1,985 (21 lb hay/day) |
| Pet insurance / year | $520 (est.) |
| Routine vet / year | $450 |
| Farrier / year | $1,100 |
| Supplies & misc / year | $350 |
| Total annual | $4,410 |
| Lifetime total | $141,900 |
Breed stats
| Size | Large |
| Avg weight | 1050 lb |
| Height | 60–68 in |
| Lifespan | 28–33 yrs |
| Group | Gaited |
| Hypoallergenic | No |
Temperament & care
| Beginner-friendly | 5/5 |
| Energy | 2/5 |
| Trainability | 4/5 |
| Shedding | 3/5 |
Common health conditions
- Navicular disease
- 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 Tennessee Walking Horse cost per year?
About $4,410 a year — roughly $1,985 food, $520 insurance, $450 vet and $1,100 farrier.
What is the lifetime cost of a Tennessee Walking Horse?
Around $141,900 across its 28–33-year lifespan, including purchase and first-year setup.
How much does a Tennessee Walking Horse eat?
About 21 lb of hay a day (~630 lb per month).
How much water should a Tennessee Walking Horse drink?
About 8.4 gallons of water a day — verify with your vet for your animal.
Is the Tennessee Walking Horse hypoallergenic?
No — the Tennessee Walking Horse sheds and is not considered hypoallergenic.