The basic upkeep- feed, shoes, worming, shots, etc. If you are serious about acquiring a horse for the apple of your eye, then check the budget. If not, don t give up yet. There are other options. Instead of owning a horse outright, consider leasing one.
Lease agreements vary from place to place.
But generally they entail paying half the board on a horse and nothing else. There are several advantages to leasing as opposed to owning a horse. You pay only half the board and may not be responsible for veterinary bills depending on what kind of lease agreement you have. There is also the advantage that if your child is sharing the horse with someone else, that person will help keep the horse exercised as well. In any event, I would highly recommend leasing a horse for a few months before buying one.