Horses Are Expensive 3.0 - February

Thank goodness February was a short month. I wouldn't have been able to afford three more days. February was less expensive than January, but I am not sure how. I took Speedy to the vet at least five times. Granted, the bill from two weeks ago will be paid in March, but it still felt like an un-necessarily expensive month.

At least it all fit on one page this month.

When I look back over what I spent, I do notice a few things that are missing. I didn't buy any new riding clothes, tack, or barn supplies. That kind of stuff really adds up over the course of a month. Knowing I have a whopper of a vert bill still left to pay, I've put the kibosh on any discretionary spending. Breeches and Mane and Tail are not necessary for survival.

The weather also helped me spend less. You'll notice I was only able to manage two lessons. It's so disappointing to have to cancel our weekend lessons, but at the same time, it's a bit of a relief because that money immediately gets shifted into my Veterinary Costs budget.

The thing with money is that it finds a way to get spent. If I didn't give it to the vet, I'd be giving it to my trainer or a show manager. April starts my show season in earnest. We have that great clinic with Lilo Fore coming up in April, and then it's on to which ever show comes first.

Happy spending!