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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]What is the cost for the horses? [/quote]

Hunt Seat Equitation

In the 80s we spent $1500/month on board. (Exceedingly expensive because it was a top barn in the country) You have vet care and insurance, no idea.

The horse itself cost $25,000 and that was on the low side.

Training, competition, transportation, tipping, braiding.

I cannot fathom the total amount my parents spent over the years. No, selling the horse did not recoup anything. He may have gone for a bit more. Wonder if I will find all the old invoices when I clean out all the paperwork my parents have kept over their lifetimes.

Jump to early 2000s. Amateur (non-owner) Hunters

Rode at a barn where I got the opportunity to compete on other people's horses. No monthly expenses. No $ to buy the horse. Just my one competition expenses, split care at horse shows, and training fees. I think I spent $30,000 a year to compete.

Now had I bought the horse? At least $85,000 to buy, again on the low side. Honestly, I think board was cheaper $1250/month. No idea about vet care or insurance because thankfully have never had to pay it. If not sharing my horse with another competitor I bet competition costs would be more like $40,000 a year.

Competitions - that is cost for local to DMV. Not Florida. Not Vermont. Not Kentucky. Just local.

I know people who spend easily $100s of thousands on this sport. Back in the 80s and today. [/quote]

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