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Okay...so start looking at the price of a house with a barn in areas you'd be willing to live.  Your lady would probably also need more than just a barn for show horses.  Like at least fencing for a field and maybe some outlined rings or corrals.

My SIL's unremarkable but pedigreed dressage horse cost about $20K about 30 years ago.  He lived for about 25 years.  And he always had expensive medical issues.  She trained him but didn't show him.  An adult will probably want to buy horses in that price range.  You'll need a pickup truck and a trailer to haul the horses to shows.

My SIL had her dressage horse boarded at nice facilities at high cost.  She still needed to do cooperative things at the barn like chores and visited her horse almost daily.  This was a lot of commute time since it was about 30 minutes to her barn one-way.

I am a woman.  I feel that signing up to be in a relationship with a not-working horse hobbyist is best left to people who are truly rich.  Horses are a big cash drain and logistical hassle in exchange for the companionship and fun they do provide.  An adult who wants 2-3 horses for themself and not as a business like teaching riding gives me even more pause.

Bottom line: you need to be loaded, want to live near a horse-appropriate neighborhood to be within 30 minutes of a barn or live on a horse-suitable property, really love this woman, and have no issues with discretionary spending on "fun" because that's the lifestyle this woman wants.  I doubt it would be $50K a month.  But you will easily be spending tens of thousands per horse over time.

I did an AI search for you.  I have no practical, recent experience with this in the DMV...but it probably has some nuggets you'll find eye-opening.  See below.  Also within the past year, someone asked for info on buying horse-appropriate property in the DCUM real estate section.  I can't find that post but here are some other DCUM real estate posts related to horse matters and farm buying.

https://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/1274159.page

https://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/964303.page

https://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/60/686878.page

https://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/1109046.page

https://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/1015843.page

https://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/1099041.page

********AI search for Virginia (thought it might be cheaper than Maryland)

Virginia dressage horse barn fees vary widely based on the type of board, location, and included services, ranging from approximately $400-$700 for pasture or basic stall board to over $1,500 for premium full-care facilities. These prices typically include base care like feeding and turnout, but costs for extras like training rides ($150-$450+), farrier services ($180 every 6 weeks), and specialized clinics or lessons must be added separately.

Example pricing structures

Basic stall or pasture board ($400-$700/month):
Includes: 12x12 stalls, twice-daily feeding with provided hay (grain may be extra or a supplement), group turnout, and basic care like blanket/fly mask services.

You provide: Grain, supplements, farrier services, and vet care.

Example location: Stanley, VA, or Earlysville, VA.

Full-service or premium board ($1,500+/month):
Includes: Stall cleaning, feeding, hay, shavings, group turnout, and holding for vet/farrier appointments.

You provide: Additional services and costs like training rides, farrier, and vet care.

Example location: Afton, VA.

Partial or self-care board (approx. $100-$400/month):
Includes: Pasture or basic shelter.

You provide: All feeding, cleaning, and care for your horse.

Additional costs to budget for
Training rides/lessons: $45-$100 per lesson, or $150-$450+ for monthly training packages.

Farrier: $180 every 6 weeks, but can vary depending on the services needed.

Supplements and veterinary care: Annual costs range from $200 to $500 or more.

Wellness care: Wellness and shot costs can be $120 or more annually. [/quote]

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