Showing is expensive, and now wih gas proces it is even worse. First, after the initial investment of grooming supplies, leads, wraps, tack box, grooming table, show clothes for yourself, then you have the entry fees which run 24 to 26 per day per dog, then the cost of travel, and parking, if you stay in a hotel, that cost, meals, food for your animals and who can resist visiting the vendors at a show, and there is always something there that was just made for you little guy/gal, oh and that new treat that you just must try. But, it is also fun and rewarding for you and your baby, and the feeling of joy when you do win is really great, but there are going to be far more losses than there are wins, but if you have fun, there is always another show later down the road. |