When buying a draft horse, it's important to consider your budget, as well as your needs and experience level. If you're new to working with draft horses, it may be best to start with a younger horse that has already received some basic training. This will make it easier for you to learn how to properly care for and train your horse. If you're more experienced, you may be interested in a more mature horse with a proven track record in competition.
Here is a general breakdown of the price ranges for different types of draft horses:
- Registered draft horse with proven competition record: $50,000+
- Registered draft horse with some training: $10,000-$25,000
- Unregistered draft horse with basic training: $2,000-$5,000
- Unregistered draft horse with no training: $500-$2,000