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!!

Updates Updates Updates!!

Well, I've recieved quite a few requests to move Foal News off Livejournal and onto Blogger...so here you go. :) I've added most of the old posts here, and am still figuring out the layout so bear with me.

In pregnancy news, Lexi and her baby are both doing GREAT! They had their checkup a few days ago and the baby looks good. It was too far up to get a heartbeat but it's there and doing fine. The fluid looks good too.

I'll keep you posted!