Cost of owning a horse in United Kingdom
Lifetime and food cost for 20 horses, localized to GBP.
The cheapest horse to own in United Kingdom is the Shetland Pony (~£75,115 lifetime). All costs in GBP. Pet insurance is widely available in United Kingdom.
| # | Breed | Size | Food/yr | Lifetime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shetland Pony | Small | £805 | £75,115 |
| 2 | Mustang | Medium | £1,270 | £83,170 |
| 3 | Friesian | Large | £1,870 | £83,500 |
| 4 | Welsh Pony | Small | £995 | £85,860 |
| 5 | Standardbred | Large | £1,435 | £90,085 |
| 6 | Arabian | Medium | £1,325 | £92,505 |
| 7 | Morgan | Large | £1,435 | £93,630 |
| 8 | Haflinger | Medium | £1,490 | £93,690 |
| 9 | Appaloosa | Large | £1,515 | £94,035 |
| 10 | American Paint Horse | Large | £1,515 | £94,595 |
| 11 | American Quarter Horse | Large | £1,515 | £94,965 |
| 12 | Thoroughbred | Large | £1,600 | £97,205 |
| 13 | Belgian Draft | Giant | £2,530 | £98,430 |
| 14 | Clydesdale | Giant | £2,475 | £101,565 |
| 15 | Tennessee Walking Horse | Large | £1,490 | £102,925 |
| 16 | Andalusian | Large | £1,435 | £104,070 |
| 17 | Shire | Giant | £2,640 | £107,045 |
| 18 | Icelandic Horse | Medium | £1,195 | £111,980 |
| 19 | Hanoverian (Warmblood) | Large | £1,790 | £128,620 |
| 20 | Percheron | Giant | £2,745 | £130,485 |
Food & vet localized via United Kingdom's price-level index; converted to GBP. Estimates — verify locally.