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Barb,

Just FYI - here is the formula we use for determining the costs per year:

 

1-    $150.00 per month for pasture/hay/grass/water/blankets/buckets/shampoo/flyspray/ etc. - basically "board"

2-    $150.00 per year for farrier care (no shoes)

3-    $60.00 per month for 2 x day grain

4-    $75.00 -per year for vaccinations

5-    $40.00 per year for worming

6-    $200.00 per year for dental care

 

As you can see, nothing is built in for labor or medical expenses beyond "well-care" .

 

Karen Everhart MEd
President
Rainbow Meadows Rescue and Retirement, Inc.
www.rainbowmeadowsranch.com
620-725-3402

 

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----- Original Message -----

From: Mcgann, Barbara

To: Karen Everhart

Cc: ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx

Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2007 10:27 PM

Subject: RE: [RC] euthanization

Thank you, Karen.  This is exactly what I needed.  However, when I apply it to my own situation, I realize that while I can afford my horses as long as I am alive and earning money.....I really can't afford to die and leave them to someone!!  It would take $300,000 in a trust fund to support my current horses!   OUCH!   :>))
 
Again, thank you for the info.  It is sobering and staggering.
 
Barb McGann