Horses for Sale in Pennsylvania | HorseClicks (2024)

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How many horses can you have per acre in Pennsylvania? ›

Pasture. The amount of pasture needed will vary depending on the season and the types of forages available. In Pennsylvania, a stocking rate of one horse per 2 to 3 acres is common.

The average cost of a hobby horse is about $3,000. According to Seriously Equestrian, the most expensive horse breeds can cost up to $250,000. The most expensive breeds are: Arabian.

Often, one horse per acre is used as a starting point. In some cases, two acres is recommended for the first horse and one additional acre for each additional horse is suggested to prevent over-grazing of pastures.

In general, professionals recommend two acres for the first horse and an additional acre for each additional horse (e.g., five acres for four horses). And, of course, more land is always better depending on the foraging quality of your particular property (70% vegetative cover is recommended).

If he's parked out (standing with legs far apart) or has his legs parked in (standing with legs close together), this can be a sign of hoof or back pain unless the horse is a breed that naturally parks out. If the horse frequently shifts his weight on his front feet, that could be a sign of navicular disease.

If you're not looking for a horse with special breeding or an extensive show record, the average cost you can expect to pay might range from $1,500 to $15,000. Horses with the talent and training to succeed on a show circuit can cost tens and even hundreds of thousands more.

Monthly Equine Housing Costs

Full-care board is the most comprehensive option and typically includes a stall, feed and basic supplies, and all daily care. Here are some estimated ranges for each: Pasture board: $100-500/month. Partial- or self-care board: $200-600/month.

Among the cheapest horses are the crossbred horses. These horses are generally a cross between a steed and another animal like a donkey or zebra. The reason these horses are more affordable is again due to the coat patterns.

Buy a senior equine

For example, you can find a 20-year-old gem at less than $5,000. Thankfully, Morgan horses often live beyond 30 years. So, you can get more than 10 year's worth of service from a 20-year-old.

What makes a horse worth money? ›

The lineage of a horse is one of the biggest factors that determine their price. The better the lineage, the higher the price it will fetch. If the stud is an extraordinary racehorse while the mare has produced winners as well, then you can expect the price of their foals to match that of their parents.

If you are attempting to figure the carrying capacity of land for a horse, then a good rule of thumb is 1-1/2 to 2 acres of open intensely managed land per horse. Two acres, if managed properly, should provide adequate forage in the form of pasture and/or hay ground.

Pennsylvania's Equine Act

This protects specific entities and individuals from being liable for damages resulting from certain defined equine activities. For example, if you are boarding a horse and they hurt someone else on site as a result of being scared, you may not be held liable for the damages.

In general, you need 2–4 acres per horse if you want them to be out all the time and not overgraze a pasture.

In general, the approximate pasture needs per average-sized mature horse, with pasture providing most, if not all, of the nutrition is: 1 - 2 acres with an excellent, dense sod, permanent pasture. 2 - 2.5 acres with an average permanent pasture (spring growth will be OK but summer forage is average)