In this episode of 'Mad About Horses', Dr. Chris Mortensen reflects on the emotional investment in horse ownership, and then delves into the financial side of owning and caring for horses. He talks about his personal experiences, the benefits of horse riding for health and mental wellbeing, and the various costs involved. Costs of ownership range from purchasing a horse, providing adequate facilities, feeding, and medical care, including veterinary visits and equine insurance. Dr. Mortensen also discusses the expenses related to a horse's hoof care, bedding, equipment, and training expenses.   00:00 Introduction and Personal Story 00:58 The Value of Time and Life 02:16 The Cost of Owning Horses 03:44 Introduction to the Host and Podcast 04:24 The Specifics of Horse Ownership Costs 04:55 The Importance of Health and Nutrition in Horse Ownership 05:30 The Cost of Horse Ownership in Perspective 07:20 The Cost of Pet Ownership 08:38 The Reality of Horse Ownership Costs 09:12 The One-Time Costs of Horse Ownership 010:32 The Most Expensive Horses Ever Sold 11:43 The Average Horse Prices 16:48 The Day-to-Day Needs of a Horse 18:10 The Cost of Boarding a Horse 22:06 The Cost of Feeding a Horse 24:49 The Importance of Veterinary Care 25:07 The Importance of Hoof Care 28:05 The Cost of Bedding for Horses 34:09 One-Time Costs for Horse Equipment 39:16 Conclusion and Thank You Visit https://madbarn.com/mad-about-horses/ to learn more about the Mad About Horses podcast.  --------------------------------- Mad Barn Academy is dedicated to supporting horse owners, handlers and practitioners through research, training and education. Visit us to learn more at ⁠⁠https://madbarn.com ⁠⁠ You can also find Mad Barn at: ⁠ Instagram ⁠⁠@madbarnequine⁠ ⁠⁠Facebook ⁠⁠@madbarnequine⁠⁠ TikTok ⁠⁠@madbarnequine⁠⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠⁠ @madbarn ⁠⁠ X @madbarnequine We would love to hear from you! Please send any questions or comments to ⁠[email protected]