Costs for an ex-racehorse in rehab/ foster care

Hay - $4 - $5 a bale of horse quality grass hay.  A average adult thoroughbred will eat 1/3 to 1/2 a bale of hay a day.

Feed - $11-15 for a 50 pound bag of quality horse feed.  An average adult thoroughbred will eat 6-8 pounds a day.

Supplements - $25 per month will provide a thoroughbred with nutritional fat supplement for weight gain and recovery and parasite control.

Bedding - $15 - $30 a month will provide adequate bedding for a stall bound horse in rehab.

Farrier - $20 will provide a visit by the farrier for hoof trims.  $50.00 will provide shoes every 6-8 weeks.

Veterinarian care - $40 will provide a visit from the veterinarian.  An additional $40 will provide a basic health exam.

Pain killers - $50 will purchase NSAIDs to relieve pain for horses recovering from traumatic injuries.

Vaccinations - $70 will provide spring and fall vaccinations.

Dental care - $100 will provide dental care.

Joint Injections - $200 will provide intra-articular joint injections for ex-racehorses recovering from joint injuries and suffering from osteoarthritis.

Basic care and feeding in a boarding stable - $225 - $250 will provide feed, hay, bedding and daily turnout for a horse housed in a boarding stable.

$250-300 will provide 30 days professional retraining so that an ex-racehorse can learn to become a riding horse and find a home.