Vet fees for horses
If the worst was to happen, do you know how much it could cost?
If the worst was to happen, do you know how much it could cost?
How much do horse vet fees cost?
This table shows the average cost of vet fee claims per condition, for claims made to and assessed by Animal Friends in 2025. This is based on the 15 most common conditions claimed for by our customers.
It's important to consider that vet fees can vary based on your location, the age of your horse, and the severity of the condition.
| Condition | Average cost |
|---|---|
| Colic | £2,203 |
| Spinal Disease | £2,099 |
| Gastric Ulcers | £2,074 |
| Desmitis | £2,071 |
| Stifle Injury | £1,954 |
| Lameness | £1,918 |
| Soft Tissue Injury | £1,746 |
| Tendonitis | £1,733 |
| Wound | £1,637 |
| Osteoarthritis | £1,608 |
| Sarcoids | £1,434 |
| Sacroiliac Pain | £1,325 |
| Equine Metabolic syndrome | £1,229 |
| Laminitis | £1,206 |
| Asthma | £1,129 |
Need horse insurance?
We recognise the importance of providing cover which allows you to insure your horse for illnesses, especially as they get older.
Our horse insurance covers:
- Vet fees including dental and complementary treatments recommended by your vet
- If your horse injures someone or damages their property
- If your horse dies
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