How much can a purebred and ordinary horse and the most expensive breeds cost?
The desire to buy a horse often visits not only small, but also adult lovers of these beautiful and graceful animals. But the purchase of a horse is not a cheap pleasure, and the maintenance of such a pet cannot be called budgetary. How much does it cost to become a horse owner in Russia? And for what purebred horses are people willing to shell out fabulous money?
What affects the value of a horse
There is simply no upper limit to the value of horses. In relation to these animals, one can safely draw an analogy with the world-famous masterpieces of painting - an adult thoroughbred horse can cost several million dollars. People are ready to pay fabulous money for animals with which they have great hopes in breeding or sports.
The cost of a horse is determined by several criteria:
- "Professional suitability". The outgoing horse must have the grace of movement, the owner expects the power of the jump from the show jumping, and the race horse is distinguished by speed qualities.
- Origin. The apple-from-apple-tree principle also applies to horses. Champion parents are twice as likely to give birth to talented offspring.
- Rarity of the breed or unusual color. Some breeds, such as the Sorraya or the Friesian horse, have a small population. Such animals are considered rare, and the price for them is correspondingly high.
Approximate price for a horse in Russia
Those potential owners who want to buy a horse in Russia should decide on two important selection criteria: the breed of the animal and its purpose. The final price will depend on these indicators.
Pedigree
The so-called representative breeds can cost in the range of 300-500,000 rubles. The main task of such animals is to emphasize the status of their owner. Sporting events are not for these horses, they are only admired or used for breeding.
Not thoroughbred
The cheapest horses cost 20-40,000 rubles. Most often these are ordinary workers or individuals who are specially raised for meat. Another option is the so-called entry-level horses intended for amateurs. The cost of such individuals in different regions of Russia varies between 40-150,000 rubles. A horse for the soul will not plunge the owner into big expenses, for example, for various inquiries. The main thing is for the animal to suit the owner in temperament.
Sports or horse
In the sports group, the following types of horses are distinguished:
- Amateur individuals whose athletic ability is at an initial level. Such animals can cost in the range of 150-300,000 rubles. The cost may increase if the purchaser requires veterinarian approval.
- Elite sports young horses. Prices for these animals start at 500,000 rubles. The price depends on the breed, pedigree, training level and age. Such a purchase will require serious expenses for the support and care of specialists, as well as a veterinary opinion.
- Horse riding horses. Not intended for sports. Their task is to be able to walk under the saddle and be a companion of the owner on horseback riding. The cost of a purebred riding horse is 200-300,000 rubles.
Pony
Favorite category of horses for young children. A pony foal can be purchased for 40-80,000 rubles. Although these horses are miniature, their average life span is 50 years. If the animal is provided with normal care and maintenance, the buyer has every chance to bring pleasure from riding a horse not only to his children, but even to his grandchildren.
The most expensive breeds
Certain varieties of horse breeds are much higher than others. What horses are buyers willing to pay a large sum for?
Thoroughbred horse
Small, but strong horses, hardy and strong in spirit. The homeland of such animals is Poland, Germany, Russia and Hungary. Representatives of this breed are widely used in competitions.
The best examples can cost up to $ 5-10 million.
Arabian horse
These horses are graceful, graceful and amaze with the beauty of their coat. The breed is widespread throughout the world, these animals are ideal for running and racing. An adult purebred stallion of this breed costs several million dollars.
American trotting horse
Representatives of this breed are recognized as one of the most playful and noble horses. The magnificent specimens of truly prize trotting horses - some of the most expensive specimens - have been sold for $ 5 million or more.
Mustang
Thoroughbred horses originally from Spain. Tough and fast, they have been used for long distance driving for many years. For a mustang foal, the seller will ask for about $ 30,000.
Sorraya
A rare breed of horses with a livestock of 200 individuals. The racing qualities of such animals are excellent. The high price of these horses is due to their small number. A person who wants to become the owner of a Sorraya horse will have to pay $ 20-30,000.
Oryol trotter
There are also expensive horses among Russian breeds. One of them is the Oryol trotter. The horse got this name thanks to the surname of the count, who gave rise to this breed. To obtain the Orlov trotters, horses of the highest quality breeds were used, in particular, the Arabian horse. The average cost of such a horse is $ 7-10,000.
Frisian
Representatives of this breed are not as expensive as, say, English racehorses. Friesian foals will cost the buyer $ 25,000 and more, and an adult horse will cost three to four times more.
This breed first appeared in the Netherlands, and today it is very popular in America.
Tall and massive horses are exceptionally black and very beautiful. A distinctive feature of the breed is the presence of a kind of brushes on the legs - a frieze.
Record-breaking horses in value
The cost of some horses in different decades was estimated at hundreds of thousands of dollars. Who are they - "golden" purebred horses?
Frankel
Not a single horse could get ahead of this horse in value. The amount Frankel is estimated at is truly prohibitive - $ 200 million.The purebred animal has not suffered a single defeat in its entire career and has won the most prestigious races 14 times. Most likely, this horse will never be put up for sale. Frankel's owner, Khalil Abdullah, has no plans to part with his treasure, nor does he plan to run it again.
Sharif Dancer
A lot of money was also invested in this horse - $ 40 million. This stallion is considered the most expensive horse that did not meet the expectations of buyers. For the purchase of Sharif Dancer, several people “chipped in” money at once, dividing the amount into shares. Buyers were seduced by two high-profile victories of the horse in 1983 at the world championships. But after the purchase, Sharif Danser never managed to win races again.
Annihilator
A thoroughbred pacer with excellent color and excellent speed was bought in 1989 for $ 19 million. Annihilator is prized for its speed and dazzlingly beautiful appearance.
Green Monkey
Another "purebred failure", as in the case of Sharif Dancer. Although Green Monkey was not running at the time of purchase, its parents were World Equestrian Championships winners. In 2006, the horse was bought for $ 16 million. Subsequently, he became a participant in three races, but in none of them took a leading position.
Totilas
One of the most expensive dressage horses that has broken all possible dressage records in the world. But after buying it for $ 21 million, Totilas left the success. The horse stopped performing standard tricks, and then was completely injured and ended his career.
Seattle Dancer
In 1985, 13 million "American rubles" were paid for this stallion - the highest price for a horse in those years. The insane cost was the price to pay for the pedigree of a horse whose famous progenitor had won international races three times.
Deck de Halong
The most expensive show jumping horse was worth $ 15 million. It was believed that the success of Deck was largely achieved thanks to the professional rider - Janica Spanger. The new owner of the horse is the Olympic medalist - Dutchman Jan Top.
Secretariat
The purebred English horse Secretariat was bought for $ 6 million. The noble animal has become a multiple winner of international races.
Snafi Dancer
This horse was also bought with the expectation: it was believed that a descendant of North Dancer - one of the most prolific horses - would become a winner of the races and then be used in breeding work. But Snafi Dancer was considered slow, which means that the path to the races was ordered to him. With breeding work, the matter also did not work out - the horse turned out to be unsuitable for breeding. And they paid 10 million dollars for this animal!
Jalil
Jalil, a purebred American stallion at the age of two, was bought for $ 9.7 million. In the first race, the horse came in sixth, but subsequently managed to win several victories, after which he ended his career in 2008.
Monthly cost of keeping thoroughbred horses
Buying a horse is not cheap, but it turns out that keeping a noble pet in total will cost even more. What waste can the owner of a thoroughbred horse face in Russia:
- Stall rental. Simply put - a dwelling for a horse, which will be kindly provided to the owner of the animal by special stables. The minimum monthly rental price is 10,000 rubles. This includes cleaning the stall and walking the pet in the air.
- Buying horse feed. Food can be included in the rent of the stall or paid separately (this item should be clarified before renting). An adult horse “eats up” hay and oats for about 5,000 rubles per month.
- Separately, the owner will have to pay, if necessary, for the veterinarian's call (about 1,000 rubles per call - the doctor's fare also remains on the client's conscience) and the coach's services (his work will cost 20,000 or more rubles).
Thus, the monthly maintenance of a thoroughbred horse in Russia will cost, on average, 35-50,000 rubles.
