Nobody uses a horse and cart as an every day method of commuting anymore.
Oddly enough I do a little bit of computer consulting for one such person.
Many parts of the world still rely on horse and cart today, even modern societies.
Unless you live in a place with dirt roads, or really love horses, I think a beater Toyota would win in terms of time and cost.
A horse has the unique feature that it can create more horses, which is something a car doesn't do. Horses are also unique in being an appreciating asset, which cars are most definitely not.
Anyone have a chart showing horse value over time? I'd think there would be a pretty sharp drop in value at around the 30 year mark.
In addition a prized stallion continues to produce value long after he’s dead due to AI.
I regret not getting a horse from a certain guy when I had a chance. His stud fees are now in the five-figures. Prices at the horse progress often hit six figures.