At Clifford’s Kingdom, the care of our horses is paramount. We fund our horse care business through entry fees, equine-assisted therapy sessions, and carriage rides for all occasions.
We are tirelessly working to improve the environment in which we keep our treasured horses horses for their well-being, safety, and day-to-day enrichment.Costs are high, and together with the work we do & goals to achieve we welcome any donations to support the work & care we give.If you would like to make a donation to support the ongoing care of our horses, you can do so by clicking the button below:
DONATEWe are often asked “what does it cost to care for a large Suffolk Punch hore?”So below we have listed our care costs for our horses.
Hay Costs
1 bale of hay per day: £35
7 bales per week: £245
52 weeks per year: £12,740
Grass Nuts Costs
1 bag of grass nuts: £10.50
10 bags per week: £105
52 weeks per year: £5,460Total Annual Feeding Cost: £18,200
Farrier Costs
Regular farrier visits with hoof trimming every 6 weeks for our bare foot horses. @£35 per horseShoeing every 3/4 weeks @£100 per set for our carriage driving boys.Approx. cost per year: £4,300
Additional Care costs
Equine dental visits: £60 per horse, 1 to 2 visits per year
Worming: £25 per dose, 4 doses per year.
Worming: £900 per year.
Veterinary Bills per year: Approx. £1,400
Total Cost of Horse Care Per Year: £25,380
DONATE NOWAdditional Funding Needs
These figures do not include any running costs of the establishment or any staff wages.
Other costs include the following:Miscellaneous Costs
Public liability insurance
Carriage driving insurance
Cost of carriage driving qualifications
Utilities: electricity, water, tech, internet . ect.
Future development plans on-siteThe erection of a stallion stable barn to give the Stallions a larger living area to improve there day to day quality of life by having a larger space to live.Only when we have a sufficient surplus in addition to covering annual care costs can we start these larger projects.Estimated Fund to Collect:
Complete Restoration: £15,000
Comfortable Hay Supply: £3,000
Boundary Fencing: £7,000
We appreciate your understanding of the work & costs goining into maintaining the welfare and care of our magnificent Suffolk Punch horses at Clifford’s Kingdom.We appreciate any donations made, any contribution make a significant difference.
Thank you.