tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855187223809114916.post3755039680620664451..comments2023-09-16T06:21:35.320-07:00Comments on Pia's (and Prairie!) Parade: True Cost of Big Shows: Part IGinghamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06677667981067220682noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855187223809114916.post-75605784279626163042013-12-30T14:52:52.057-08:002013-12-30T14:52:52.057-08:00Thermal may have a big price tag since you're ...Thermal may have a big price tag since you're traveling quite a ways, but it's a big deal show! You'll have so much fun and Prair is going to be a starSarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15925650148327532110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855187223809114916.post-86176217313702149742013-12-23T18:32:50.556-08:002013-12-23T18:32:50.556-08:00Live it up girl!
Once the baby comes life change...Live it up girl! <br /><br />Once the baby comes life changes- but don't think that riding isn't do able.. we have an almost 3 year old and I have stayed riding 4 days a week (while working a full time job too) and even doing some weekend shows, where there is a will there is a way!<br /><br />So excited for you!!Karleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09196824979284472867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855187223809114916.post-48740646517308687032013-12-23T13:56:10.580-08:002013-12-23T13:56:10.580-08:00So much of the cost really is shipping, set up and...So much of the cost really is shipping, set up and care for an extended amount of time. Whether you're riding down the centerline, three phases or in the baby Hunter Ring, it's hard to "save" on those costs. I've been lucky and able to haul myself and do mostly self care (even at rated shows) up to this point, but it's just not feasible for Thermal. (or realistically when I'm 8 months pregnant). So I'm trying to at least be realistic about "the costs" so we can decide what we can/can't do.<br /><br />And I agree. Retirement/Shmirement. Hopefully when I'm working the swing shift in my 80's I'll still have my photos and ribbons to stare at fondly. :)Ginghamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06677667981067220682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855187223809114916.post-64042588903505603722013-12-23T13:52:19.272-08:002013-12-23T13:52:19.272-08:00It's a bit painful to see that much for braids...It's a bit painful to see that much for braids, but it's $85 for mane and tail each time they go in - and realistically I'm just not good enough or even available to do them myself every day.<br /><br />I'm comfortable braiding manes for dressage (easier braids IMHO) and for schooling shows, but there's no way I am good enough to braid for big rated shows. Ginghamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06677667981067220682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855187223809114916.post-89102462531491589312013-12-23T13:48:13.410-08:002013-12-23T13:48:13.410-08:00I feel like this one looks "so much worse&quo...I feel like this one looks "so much worse" because it's three weeks in a row *and* requires a lot of travel. Showing for one (or even two weeks) someplace where I can sleep at home really does keep the costs down a ton... and is a MUCH more affordable way to play in the big leagues without draining imaginary trust funds :)Ginghamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06677667981067220682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855187223809114916.post-89503420241560494852013-12-23T08:15:00.554-08:002013-12-23T08:15:00.554-08:00While of course that is crazy (we are horse people...While of course that is crazy (we are horse people!), it made me feel a tiny bit better about eventing (although I do it at the "poor bastard" level, if I was serious, the numbers wouldn't be that different).<br /><br />Also, you are very right -- once you spawn (sorry, fish biologist, LOL), it WON'T be the same again. I come from a similar philosophy in the big picture (although I am a definite non-spawner): if you looked at my "books," some people would have big frowns. But I have learned in the cruelest way (not published) that you DO only get one shot at it all and ya know what, no, I don't have some giant retirement fund, but I have a helluva a lot of amazing moments and experiences with my boys.<br /><br />You can't put a price on that and it is truer than most people imagine that you can waste allll this time waiting and saving for "retirement," but there are real chances that you will (a) not make there or (b) not be able to do the things you planned on.<br /><br />So go for it, baby!eventer79https://www.blogger.com/profile/03160817772061132147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855187223809114916.post-63942850191230162242013-12-21T22:02:28.019-08:002013-12-21T22:02:28.019-08:00OMG! That really is a lot of money! I am so lucky ...OMG! That really is a lot of money! I am so lucky that I live in Southern California and it is not a HUGE trek for me... Still, I won't be ready for a big show like that until 2015 :-)Sandy Baurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12279621110725670314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855187223809114916.post-12242732747926520502013-12-21T18:52:50.636-08:002013-12-21T18:52:50.636-08:00Yeah Thermal! My trainer has it on the board but I...Yeah Thermal! My trainer has it on the board but I haven't signed up just yet- not quite in the "now or never" but I hear ya! And I do like how you calculated then rounded up to $15K- tack on a grand at least to your estimate and you'll be close :). Have fun!Wilbur, Ellie, and Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08620148609694352994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855187223809114916.post-71867772102874008102013-12-20T14:43:09.987-08:002013-12-20T14:43:09.987-08:00It's beyond worth it trust me! I personally lo...It's beyond worth it trust me! I personally loved the Indio grounds better, but still, its a once in a lifetime opportunity. The Pony Post Gradhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08026700627432812374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855187223809114916.post-37928279131042149482013-12-20T13:50:31.953-08:002013-12-20T13:50:31.953-08:00Our now or never was Hawaii, but the price tag was...Our now or never was Hawaii, but the price tag was smaller. A grand for braids? To each his own, I guess. Valhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07335385366138424092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855187223809114916.post-5782101747479467662013-12-20T09:09:42.213-08:002013-12-20T09:09:42.213-08:00You go rock Thermal! And don't feel guilty abo...You go rock Thermal! And don't feel guilty about it. Also, thank you for posting those numbers. I always wanted to show on the A circuit, so now I can take a realistic approach at it.Paolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17010335773772355225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855187223809114916.post-46126101189502317522013-12-20T07:34:41.963-08:002013-12-20T07:34:41.963-08:00I wish I had done more 'now or never' stuf...I wish I had done more 'now or never' stuff pre-baby. If you can swing it, then by all means, enjoy without guilt. You're in for an epic life change, better, but different so enjoying your life as you currently know it is important too.Kitty Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10320015015309570032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855187223809114916.post-44511484635156365142013-12-20T07:15:33.212-08:002013-12-20T07:15:33.212-08:00Good call on the double stall--pricey, but those t...Good call on the double stall--pricey, but those tent stalls are TINY. For midgets only. C-rage would fit nicely, but he is shrimp. <br /><br />So glad you are doing this. Looking forward to lots of pictures and blogs. I{ <3 Thermal. (Damn. Wish I was going this year.)SprinklerBandithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02948487857418394022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855187223809114916.post-53482186630288548462013-12-20T07:05:05.937-08:002013-12-20T07:05:05.937-08:00Haha, and I thought going to a recognized event wa...Haha, and I thought going to a recognized event was expensive! Regardless of the cost, it's an amazing opportunity, and something you've always wanted to do, so DO IT and have a wonderful time! I'm looking forward to hearing all about it!<br />jenjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01737679332792618499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855187223809114916.post-23184304997103662992013-12-20T06:32:16.297-08:002013-12-20T06:32:16.297-08:00I hope you have a wonderful, amazing time at Therm...I hope you have a wonderful, amazing time at Thermal and I can't wait to read ALL about it! Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09697362741342101748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855187223809114916.post-60688215341604507592013-12-20T05:59:10.569-08:002013-12-20T05:59:10.569-08:00Thank you for posting this! I've never really ...Thank you for posting this! I've never really ventured into the a shows much outside of a week at the ky horse park in high school (which I now know must have cost a fortune). I hope that you have a blast! Will be very interested to see what your actual costs run. Great post. Hillaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02884053627728391449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855187223809114916.post-64593246418412396512013-12-20T00:49:57.223-08:002013-12-20T00:49:57.223-08:00Wow. Thanks for being bold and putting the numbers...Wow. Thanks for being bold and putting the numbers out there. I only show locally right now and knew the big leagues were bigger bucks, but no one ever wants to tell you how much. So I wasn't prepared for any kind of number, but that's a doozy!<br /><br />I do agree with the now or never and it sounds like you technically have the cash to blow. Because you just never know. :)2LeftSockshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11414707358481052987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855187223809114916.post-29544755489593713792013-12-19T22:01:00.170-08:002013-12-19T22:01:00.170-08:00I just want to say that your boy is obviously a ke...I just want to say that your boy is obviously a keeper!! I bet it will be a BLAST and cant wait to see pictures/video and get updates!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16697668284253060576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855187223809114916.post-54509787873304147162013-12-19T18:12:29.380-08:002013-12-19T18:12:29.380-08:00Now or never...the wisest words ever muttered by a...Now or never...the wisest words ever muttered by a first time pregnant mother. No matter the cost, do thermal! If I knew then what I know now about how hard it is to do anything just for yourself once you have a baby I would have had one heck of a show season that last summer. Go, have fun, and enjoy every moment of it guilt free!DockStarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17166194299966339760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855187223809114916.post-18477412769189363692013-12-19T14:18:27.453-08:002013-12-19T14:18:27.453-08:00Don't feel bad. Y'all worked for your mon...Don't feel bad. Y'all worked for your money, and you aren't putting anyone at risk by spending it... so enjoy! I hope to be able to afford, be good enough, and have all the pieces fit int place one day. Until then, I enjoy living vicariously through people who can!SheMovedtoTexashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01062200290148658096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855187223809114916.post-59645256186074540992013-12-19T14:01:53.821-08:002013-12-19T14:01:53.821-08:00Its funny the show expenses don't seem nearly ...Its funny the show expenses don't seem nearly as bad when I compare paying my Master's tuition in cash or the actual cost of baby. It really is now or never. L.Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05052638724440787772noreply@blogger.com