The Tally So Far.

I think it's time to give you all a price figure, now that we're on the right track and things are going good. I haven't yet sat down and really figured a total quote for the hefty costs associated with this misadventure, so I'm sure this will be an eye-opener for all of us.

Looking back in my old posts I found the pre-breeding costs, which are as follows:
tranquilizer - dormosedan IV $48
rectal palpatation w/ ultrasound $26
ultrasound - reproduction $48
micro - endometrial culture $75
regumate solution 150ml $72
Total vet costs so far: $269

So, even before we begin working towards a baby, it's already starting to add up. I wish I had been more diligent in my records since then but no go. :( Sorry guys. This is just a rough estimate and may be higher or lower(HA!) than I make it out to be.

I took three trips out to pick up semen, that's $275 collection each time, minus gas.
So $825 for semen. The stud fee I got $450 off, do to 4-H and early booking discount, so that would be $300 for the stud fee.
Altogether, the Y chromosomes cost me $1125.
So far the total price is $1394.

Now for board costs...It was $45 per night at Kern Road for the four nights the first time, plus the second time I think she spent three(?) nights. So seven times forty-five is $315 for board at Kern Road. Dr. Laura only charged $10 a day but Lexi was there for nearly a month, so $300 for board at Dr. Laura's.
That brings the total board costs to $615.
Total so far is $2009.

Okay, fun part: vet costs. I'm really kicking my butt for misplacing all the bills, so I am going to guesstimate. I know at Dr. Laura's it was seven-hundred and some odd including board. Let's say $750. Minus board that would make it $450. We tried twice at Kern Road and their costs are a bit higher so let's say $475 times two equals $950.
Total vet costs would be (approximate)$1400.


That brings the GRAND TOTAL to $3409.
Ouchie.

Now just factor in feed costs, wormer, hay, farrier, regular vet expenses, dental, etc., etc.!! Boy when they say horses are a luxury they aren't kidding!!