Cost of keeping a horse in Thailand

The main costs to plan for before keeping a horse in Thailand: boarding, feed, vet, farrier and tack.

We do not yet have enough verified data to give a monthly cost figure for keeping a horse in Thailand; costs vary a lot by area, type of yard and the horse's work. So this page lists the cost categories to ask about, and only uses numbers from our own data.

1. Boarding

Usually the biggest cost. Ask exactly what is included: hard feed, hay/grass, bedding, mucking out, turnout and exercise. See boarding stables

2. Feed

If boarding does not include hard feed: the bagged feeds we recorded cost about 20–88 THB/kg (seller prices on 2026-11-02). See feed prices

3. Vet care and vaccines

Check-ups, vaccines, deworming, dental work, plus a buffer for emergencies. Ask equine vets for their prices. See equine vets

4. Farrier

Horses need regular trimming or shoeing; how often depends on the horse. Ask a farrier. See farriers

5. Tack and extras

Saddle, bridle, pads, grooming kit, supplements, lessons or training, and horse transport. See shops

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