Why does California have the highest cost to maintain a horse?

[Igeteven]

Why does California have the highest cost to maintain a horse?

I think it costs around $3300.00 per month to maintain a horse here is California.

I would like to know where is the lowest and if there is a State higher then California.

Any trainers ,owners or player would like to take a stab at this.

[andymays]

The Politicians in Sacramento! :bang: :ThmbDown:

[Igeteven]

The Politicians in Sacramento! :bang: :ThmbDown:

Hi, Andy, right on :)

Lester

[Horseplayersbet.com]

Why does California have the highest cost to maintain a horse?

I think it costs around $3300.00 per month to maintain a horse here is California.

I would like to know where is the lowest and if there is a State higher then California.


Anyone know?
I would imagine a track like Beulah and Thistledown have the lowest day rates in North America.
Here is the cost in Ontario (Woodbine is higher than Fort Erie, but both are lower than California):
http://cangamble.blogspot.com/2010/03/cost-of-owning-thoroughbred-in-ontario.html

[Bruddah]

Why does California have the highest cost to maintain a horse?

I think it costs around $3300.00 per month to maintain a horse here is California.

I would like to know where is the lowest and if there is a State higher then California.

Any trainers ,owners or player would like to take a stab at this.

As Uncle Jed and Gov. Arnold would say, "Because it's Kal-EE-forn-EE-Ya. The land of swimming pools and Movie Stars."

[andymays]

As Uncle Jed and Gov. Arnold would say, "Because it's Kal-EE-forn-EE-Ya. The land of swimming pools and Movie Stars."


And it costs extra for the reverse osmosis watering system at "you know where". ;)

[Dave Schwartz]

A contributing factor is that they have what must be the highest workmen's comp rates in the nation.

[ronsmac]

That .5% increase in the exotic takeout a few yrs ago was supposed to lower the workers comp and bring new owners and increase field size. Then the artificial surfaces were mandated for safety and to increase field size. From what I see, they're running three to four 5 and 6 horse fields a day. So I guess they're doing a great job in So Cal.

[Fager Fan]

Why does California have the highest cost to maintain a horse?

I think it costs around $3300.00 per month to maintain a horse here is California.

I would like to know where is the lowest and if there is a State higher then California.

Any trainers ,owners or player would like to take a stab at this.

I don't think it's by state, but instead by trainer. $3,300 a month doesn't seem unusual, not when top owners across the country figure that it costs them $50,000 a year to have a horse in training.

If your horse is with one of the big trainers on the East Coast, the day rate's going to be $100 and up, and I'd guess it's similar to the big trainers on the West Coast. Go to the smaller tracks and you'll find trainers who are $85 down to $50 a day.