Below is information regarding the expenses of keeping a high level Show Jumper competitive. This does not include the cost of the purchase itself.
General Care
General care covers our time at home. The following table is based on expenses for one horse per month.
Hay
Alfalfa
Nutrena XTN Grain
Empower Grain
Supplements
Straw Bedding
Projects/ Repairs
Utilities
Labor
Training Total General Care per Month
Total General Care per Year
Show Care
Show care typically lasts one or two weeks, but can sometimes span up to several months. In 2008, we plan on showing for a total of thirteen weeks. Show care expenses are in addition to general care. The following table is based on expenses for one horse per week.
Travel
Coaching
Stalls, Entries, and Nominations Total Show Care per Week
Total Show Care per Year
$500.00
$420.00
$2,000.00 $2,920.00
$35,040.00
Miscellaneous
Horses competing at this level require more than just basic care. In addition to the above, here are other expenses based on an average year with one horse.
Farrier
Veterinary
Insurance
Joint/ Muscular Protection
Equipment/ Supplies Total Miscellaneous per Year
Below is information regarding the expenses of boarding, training, and showing with Trinity Farms. We are a privately owned facility, and provide only the absolute best care for all of our clients.
Board
Board covers the general care for one horse. Board includes hay, grains, supplements, bedding, and turn out.
Day
Week (saves $10.00) Total Board per Month (saves $25.00)
Total Board per Year (saves $125.00)
$25.00
$190.00 $750.00
$9,000
Training
Training covers lesson teaching and professional riding services. Packages are per month.
One Hour Lesson or Professional Ride
Package 1 (eight hours, saves $60.00)
Package 2 (twelve hours, saves $90.00)
Package 3 (sixteen hours, saves $120.00)
Package 4 (twenty hours, saves $150.00)
Package 5 (twenty-four hours, saves $180.00)
Clinic (per hour in addition to travel and expenses)
$30.00
$180.00
$270.00
$360.00
$450.00
$540.00
$30.00
Grooming
Grooming covers tacking, bathing, and other typical care before and after riding. Packages are per month and correspond with training.
Package 1
Package 2
Package 3
Package 4
Package 5
Show Clip (legs, muzzle, ears)
Body Clip (horse)
Body Clip (pony)
Mane Pull/Trim and Tail Crop
Mane Braid
Tail Braid
Miscellaneous
Horses require more than just basic care. In addition to the above, here are other expenses based on an average year with one horse.
Farrier (may vary)
Veterinary (may vary)
Insurance (varies with value)
Equipment/Supplies (may vary)
Travel (showing 12 weeks per year) Total Miscellaneous per Year
