i dont work it out either, basic livery costs for 3 is 350 per month , then there is all the entry fees,diesel etc on top.. i dont think i want to know what percentage it all adds up to !
I'm loathe to admit to the number of horse we own when people ask.....they're all a bit, err, "money no object"........however, I honestly cannot remember the last time I had a proper holiday and holidays (and the need for a new front door, hall/stairs/landing re-decoration!!!!) never come into the equation!!!!!
But I do love and enjoy our horses, regardless of cost!
I took an evening job & work weekends to pay for mine. My main job paid for the house. With redundancy round the corner this could all change, but I wont give up the horses without a fight, not having given up my evenings & weekends for 2yrs to have them.