avg vet bill?

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Originally Posted by MISTERGEE

what is an average vet bill, for a cheap horse in training that is running, and at what point is is the care and combo of treatments overkill? in other words are there things you would give to a horse running for higher purses that is not worth giving to cheap horse?

I'll only tackle your first question as that's the only one I am qualified to answer.

I've had average vet bills of about $150-250 per month, and I've had average vet bills of $500-600 per month. Those are actual #'s. Both trainers are 25% trainers, and I am sure those people here who know me, and who trains for me, could probably figure it out. It's important to note though, the latter is a guy who puts his horses on a "programs" -- feed, supplements, regular treatment, and so on . . . and no, the trainer is not Scott Lake.

Eric