How much does a horse cost: average price and the most expensive breeds, champion horses

The desire to buy a horse often visits not only small, but also adult lovers of these beautiful and graceful animals. But the acquisition of a horse is not a cheap pleasure, and the maintenance of such a pet cannot be called budgetary. How much is the pleasure of becoming the owner of a horse in Russia? And for what thoroughbreds are people willing to shell out fabulous money?

What affects the value of a horse

There are simply no upper limits on the value of horses. In relation to these animals, we 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 there are great hopes in breeding or sports.

The cost of a horse is determined by several criteria:

"Professional suitability". An outgoing horse must have grace of movement, the owner expects jumping power from a jumping horse, and a racehorse is distinguished by high-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 breed or unusual color. Some breeds, such as the Sorraya or the Friesian horse, are distinguished by a small livestock. 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.

Purebred

The so-called representative breeds can cost between 300-500,000 rubles. The main task of such animals is to emphasize the status of their owner. Sports activities are not for these horses, they are only admired or used for breeding.

Not purebred

The cheapest horses cost 20-40,000 rubles. Most often, these are ordinary hard 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 large expenses, for example, for various certificates. The main thing is that the animal fits the owner in temperament.

Sport or riding

The following types of horses are distinguished in the sports group:

Amateur individuals whose athletic ability is at the initial level. Such animals can cost between 150-300,000 rubles. The cost may increase if the buyer requires a veterinary examination.
Elite sports young horses. Prices for these animals start at 500,000 rubles. The price is determined by the breed, pedigree, level of training and age. Such a purchase will require serious expenses for the support and care of specialists, as well as a veterinary opinion.
Horses for riding. Not intended for sports. Their task is to be able to walk under saddle and be a companion of the owner in horse 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 expectancy is 50 years. If the animal is provided with normal care and maintenance, the buyer has every chance to give 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 shell out for?

Thoroughbred

Short but strong horses, hardy and strong in spirit. The birthplace 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 dollars.

Arab horse

These horses are elegant, 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 thoroughbred stallion of this breed is worth several million dollars.

American Trotter

Representatives of this breed are recognized as one of the most frisky and noble horses. Magnificent samples of truly prize-winning trotting horses - one of the most expensive individuals - were sold for 5 million dollars or more.

Mustang

Purebred horses come from Spain. Hardy and fast, they have been used for long distances for many years. For a Mustang foal, the seller will ask for about $30,000.

Sorraya

A rare breed of horses with a population of 200 individuals. The racing qualities of such animals are excellent. The high price of these horses is explained by their small number. A person who wants to become the owner of a horse of the Sorraya breed will have to pay 20-30,000 dollars.

Orlov trotter

There are expensive horses among Russian breeds. One of them is the Oryol trotter. This name of the horse was due to the name of the count, who gave rise to this breed. To get the Oryol 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 dollars.

Frisian

Representatives of this breed are not as expensive as, say, English racing. Friesian foals will cost the buyer $25,000 or 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 in color and very beautiful. A distinctive feature of the breed is the presence of peculiar brushes on the legs - a frieze.

Horse-record holders in value

The cost of some horses in different decades amounted to hundreds of thousands of dollars. Who are they - "golden" thoroughbred horses?

Frankel

Not a single horse managed to outstrip this horse in terms of cost. The amount Frankel is estimated at is really prohibitive - $ 200 million. The purebred animal has not suffered a single defeat in his entire career and has won 14 times the most prestigious races. 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 to exhibit it again at the race.

Sharif Dancer

This horse was also invested a lot of money - 40 million dollars. This stallion is considered the most expensive horse that did not live up to the expectations of buyers. For the purchase of Sharif Dancer, several people “threw” money at once, dividing the amount into shares.Buyers were seduced by the horse's two high-profile victories in 1983 at the world championships. But after the purchase, Sharif Dancer never managed to win the race again.

Annichelator

Purebred pacer with great color and excellent speed was bought in 1989 for 19 million dollars. Annicheleator is valued for its speed and dazzling good looks.

Green Monkey

Another "purebred failure", as in the case of Sharif Dancer. Although Green Monkey was not racing at the time of purchase, his parents were world championship equestrian champions. In 2006, the horse was bought for $16 million. Subsequently, he became a participant in three races, but did not take the lead in any.

Totilas

One of the most expensive traveling horses that has broken all possible world records in dressage. But after buying it for $ 21 million, success left Totilas. The horse stopped performing standard tricks, and then was completely injured and ended his career.

Seattle Dancer

In 1985, 13 million "American rubles" were given for this stallion - the highest price for a horse in those years. The crazy price was the price paid for the pedigree of a horse whose famous progenitor won international horse racing three times.

Deck de Halong

The most expensive show jumping horse cost $15 million. It was believed that the success of the Deck was largely due to the professional rider - Janika Spanger. The new owner of the horse was the Olympic medalist - the Dutchman Jan Top.

Secretariat

Purebred English horse Secretariat was bought for 6 million dollars. The noble animal has become a multiple winner of international races.

Snafi Dancer

This horse was also bought with the expectation that it was believed that the descendant of North Dancer - one of the most prolific horses - would become the winner of the races and then be used in breeding work.That's just Snafi Dancer was recognized as slow, which means that the path to the races was ordered to him. With breeding work, things also did not work out - the horse turned out to be unsuitable for breeding. And they paid 10 million dollars for this animal!

Jalil

A two-year-old Thoroughbred American stallion Jalil was bought for $9.7 million. In the first race, the horse came sixth, but subsequently managed to win several victories, after which he retired in 2008.

Monthly cost of keeping thoroughbred horses

Buying a horse is not a cheap pleasure, but it turns out that keeping a noble pet in total will cost even more. What kind of waste can the owner of a thoroughbred horse in Russia face:

Rent a stall. In other words, 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 your pet outside.
Purchasing horse food. Feed may be included in the cost of renting a stall or paid separately (this item should be clarified before renting). An adult horse “eats up” hay and oats for about 5,000 rubles a month.
Separately, the owner will have to pay, if necessary, the call of the veterinarian (about 1,000 rubles per call - the doctor's fare also remains on the client's conscience) and the services of a trainer (his work will cost 20,000 rubles or more).

Thus, the monthly maintenance of a thoroughbred horse in Russia will cost, on average, 35-50,000 rubles.