Cost of owning a horse in Brazil
Lifetime and food cost for 20 horses, localized to BRL.
The cheapest horse to own in Brazil is the Shetland Pony (~R$228,840 lifetime). All costs in BRL. Pet insurance is still a small market in Brazil — most owners self-pay vet bills.
| # | Breed | Size | Food/yr | Lifetime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shetland Pony | Small | R$2,940 | R$228,840 |
| 2 | Friesian | Large | R$6,860 | R$256,730 |
| 3 | Mustang | Medium | R$4,650 | R$259,475 |
| 4 | Welsh Pony | Small | R$3,645 | R$261,560 |
| 5 | Standardbred | Large | R$5,250 | R$281,445 |
| 6 | Arabian | Medium | R$4,855 | R$282,855 |
| 7 | Morgan | Large | R$5,250 | R$289,695 |
| 8 | Haflinger | Medium | R$5,460 | R$292,615 |
| 9 | Appaloosa | Large | R$5,555 | R$293,890 |
| 10 | American Quarter Horse | Large | R$5,555 | R$294,575 |
| 11 | American Paint Horse | Large | R$5,555 | R$294,575 |
| 12 | Thoroughbred | Large | R$5,860 | R$300,150 |
| 13 | Andalusian | Large | R$5,250 | R$311,615 |
| 14 | Belgian Draft | Giant | R$9,270 | R$317,800 |
| 15 | Tennessee Walking Horse | Large | R$5,460 | R$320,965 |
| 16 | Clydesdale | Giant | R$9,060 | R$326,190 |
| 17 | Icelandic Horse | Medium | R$4,385 | R$339,020 |
| 18 | Shire | Giant | R$9,665 | R$344,615 |
| 19 | Hanoverian (Warmblood) | Large | R$6,560 | R$384,740 |
| 20 | Percheron | Giant | R$10,065 | R$422,040 |
Food & vet localized via Brazil's price-level index; converted to BRL. Estimates — verify locally.