Some of the horses that are at the NFR right will go anywhere from 50-100k. The horse that Cody ohl is riding there(Pearl) is one of the best I've ever seen. You can get a pretty decent one around here for 10-15k that good for a high school kid and some amateur shows. Web you compete on that level it's a whole nother story. I've seen some of them last 10 years if well taken care of. I believe Shane's horse that he's on now has lasted a good while but he gets the best of the best treatment. Vet bills, injections, shoes, grain and hay all add up fast. When I quit diesel was 2.90 a gallon. I can't imagine their fuel bill a month goin full time. Not to mention the $100,000 rigs they drive. There is no way these guys make it unless they have great sponsor.
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