With the rising cost of living many horse owners are looking for ways to cut costs but still provide the highest quality of care for their equines. Scientific Nutritional Products takes a look at some top tips in our latest blog to give horse owners some ideas to keep expenses down.
Five Money Saving Tips from Scientific Nutritional Products
1. Bedding is a regular weekly cost and there are a wide range of products available including wood shavings, flax or hemp bedding or straw. Feed merchants will stock a range of products so taking the time to work out what suits your horse best, and which brand is the cheapest, is a great way to cut costs. Suppliers often reduce costs if owners can bulk buy so if you have access to storage this can help keep prices down. Straw can also be more affordable, especially if you find a local farmer who can deliver to the yard!
2. Livery costs can be expensive and if your stables has facilities you don’t use or if you have more time to look after your equine yourself either a grass livery, part livery or DIY livery could be an option. Some yards offer services so you can opt-in or opt-out of care options such as bring in from turn-out. You could even offer services yourself if you had time to help other individuals with their horses!
3. Second Hand Equipment. Looking online on reselling websites or at second hand sales can keep a sensible limit on costs for products such as rugs or equipment - ideal for when budgeting for your horse or pony. Selling items you no longer need can also bring in extra funds. In addition looking after existing equipment with appropriate storage can also help it last much longer.
4. Working together with other horse owners offers a great way to reduce costs. This can include grouping together to organise vet, saddler or farriery visits as many professionals will offer a discount in order to benefit from reduced travel. Other measures could include sharing the purchase of equipment such as clippers or massage pads.
5.) Getting a loaner or sharer for your horse or pony isn’t ideal for everyone but it can offer a means to get support with costs. If you can find a suitable person who ticks all the boxes it can offer a fantastic support in day-to-day costs and for the loaner or sharer; a fantastic way to get part of the opportunity of horse ownership, but without the full costs.
Scientific Nutritional Products offer a wide range of Equine and Canine Joint supplements which can be ordered direct from the manufacturer, this means no 'middle man' costs! Our reasonably priced High Specification supplements are an ideal way to optimise your equine’s health without a huge outlay.
Loyalty savings are also offered for all purchases and customers can get further savings if they recommend family and friends
For more information on the range available please visit our website at www.horsesupplementsdirect.co.uk or contact FREEPHONE 0800 032 7774.
