Owning a horse can be very expensive. However, horse ownership is a passion for those people that can last a lifetime. I’ve been around horses all my life and it was not until I owned my first horse that I realized just how much it cost to upkeep my equine friends. My parents had always paid the bills. When I was a child, I never gave any thought to the expenses involved. When I moved out and got my own place, I soon discovered that I really did not make enough money for the hobby I loved so much.
I really had to scramble to find ways to save money on equine supplies. One of the first things I did was to check out the website Craigslist. I was able to buy discount horse blankets from a local stable that was shutting its doors. I bought 3 stable blankets at about one fourth the cost. Since the weather will soon be turning cold, you really need a good supply of warm blankets for your horse to make it through the winter.
In addition to the stable blankets, I was able to purchase a few more horse tack items. I picked up some horse grooming supplies for almost nothing. I have also found that if you really check Craigslist every day, you can find some good deals on horse supplements. You have to react very quickly to these because there are a lot of other horse owners looking for supplements because they are very expensive. Your best bet is to answer the ad and have cash in hand. The first buyer to arrive will make the deal.
If you own a horse and you are on a budget, Craigslist is a great place to search for discounted horse equipment. You can find saddles, horse trailers, horse fleece and riding boots for a lot less money than if you were to buy from a local store or order your horse supplies online.
