At Clifford’s Kingdom, the care of our horses is paramount. We fund our horse care business through entry fees, riding lessons and country hacks, equine-assisted therapy sessions, and carriage rides for all occasions.
We are tirelessly working to improve the surroundings and facilities where our treasured horses live, with their well-being, safety, and day-to-day enrichment always at the heart of what we do.
Costs are high, and together with the work we do & goals we strive 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.
You may also wish to consider leaving a small donation to Clifford’s Kingdom in you will. A gift of any size can help us care for the beautiful critically endangered Suffolk Punch horses we are privileged to care for, and support the work of Clifford’s Kingdom for years to come.
DONATEWe are often asked “what does it cost to care for a large Suffolk Punch horse?” 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
Bucket Feed
1 Bag of Balancer: £18
1 Bag of Cooked Linseed: £28
4 Bags of Stud Mix @317.50 each: £280
2 Bags of Chaff Alfa Oil Hay @£22.50 each: £180
52 weeks per year: £7,728 Total Annual Feeding Cost: £20,468
Farrier Costs
Regular farrier visits with hoof trimming every 6 weeks for our bare foot babies @£35 per horse.
Shoeing every 3/4 weeks @£110 per set for each of our three carriage driving boys.
Shoeing our five working girls every 5 weeks @ £100 per set.
Approx. cost per year: £9,016
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.
Additional 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-site, the erection of a stable barn to give the boys 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 going into maintaining the welfare and care of our magnificent Suffolk Punch horses at Clifford’s Kingdom; and we really appreciate any donations made so very much, any contribution make a significant difference.
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.