Training Costs

As well as the initial purchase cost of the horse, the following training costs also need to be considered. 

Basic Training Fees

£58.00 per day charged monthly in advance. A 10% discount is available if season or at least 6 months in advance.

Out of training

£35.00 per day.

Blacksmith

£90 per month standard charge. This is a set charge however many shoes your horse wears through in a month plus £90 for plating per run.

Transport

£1.20 per mile.

Racing Expenses

£52.00 per staff member. A minimum of two staff, these cover the staff’s raceday wages as laid down by the BHA.

Gallop Fees

£99.50 per month when in training. This is the charge administered for the rent of the gallop per horse dealt directly with Weatherbys.

Additional Fees

All additional fees, including veterinary services, are charged at cost.

Bailey’s Blog

27-03-2023 06:37:55 in General by Admin
Plus 3 and dry when driving in.. Newbury on Saturday was not as busy as I expected although the owners and trainers was busy enough. Huw and Richard Davies and friends looked as they were rather enjoying their day until their horse Moonlighter made one of his characteristic mistakes at the open ditch going away from the stands. So frustrating that he has to make one mistake a race and depending...

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