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ehrnst

(32,640 posts) Sun Jul 29, 2012, 10:58 AM Jul 2012

Rafalca vs the American Family: Who Spends More?

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Rafalca vs the American Family: Who Spends More? (Original Post) ehrnst Jul 2012 OP

Look At The Horses Tax Returns Betty Jo Jul 2012 #1

K&R. Thanks for posting. n/t Egalitarian Thug Jul 2012 #2

Yeah, but for the money, who's the better dancer, huh? Can't answer that now, can you? Ikonoklast Jul 2012 #3

I seriously doubt the health care ,food, & transportation costs SoCalDem Jul 2012 #4

Traditionally, Sir, A Good Horse Is Worth Much More Than A Peasant, Certainly Than a Peasant's Life The Magistrate Jul 2012 #5

Hmmm, some of this is bullshit. I'd love to know how they came up with those figures riderinthestorm Jul 2012 #6

Probably From Itemized Tax Returns, Sir.... The Magistrate Jul 2012 #7

Betty Jo

(66 posts)

1. Look At The Horses Tax Returns

Reply to ehrnst (Original post)

Sun Jul 29, 2012, 11:30 AM

Jul 2012

Google the downloadable tax returns of Romney and see all the details.I think it's Rob- Ron Enterprises.I will go try to find the url.

Egalitarian Thug

(12,448 posts)

2. K&R. Thanks for posting. n/t

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Sun Jul 29, 2012, 12:21 PM

Jul 2012

Ikonoklast

(23,973 posts)

3. Yeah, but for the money, who's the better dancer, huh? Can't answer that now, can you?

Reply to ehrnst (Original post)

Sun Jul 29, 2012, 12:55 PM

Jul 2012

And only does it with FOUR legs!

SoCalDem

(103,856 posts)

4. I seriously doubt the health care ,food, & transportation costs

Reply to ehrnst (Original post)

Sun Jul 29, 2012, 01:14 PM

Jul 2012

It's GOT to be at least double that.

In one year we spent at least $2k on a sick cat & horses, for all their size, are very fragile creatures.

and horses eat a LOT.. A pampered horse surely costs more than listed to feed for a year

The Magistrate

(95,248 posts)

5. Traditionally, Sir, A Good Horse Is Worth Much More Than A Peasant, Certainly Than a Peasant's Life

Reply to ehrnst (Original post)

Sun Jul 29, 2012, 02:56 PM

Jul 2012

So we would seem to well within the usual parameters here. The matter of food needs adjusting, of course, but one suspects that is being worked on....

"Romney loves America like a tick loves a dog."

riderinthestorm

(23,272 posts)

6. Hmmm, some of this is bullshit. I'd love to know how they came up with those figures

Reply to ehrnst (Original post)

Sun Jul 29, 2012, 03:14 PM

Jul 2012

We charge $600/month board and that includes the feed. We're 40 miles west of Chicago and one of the higher priced barns in our area. There's no way Ann's horse feed and boarding costs are $2500/month. Just no way especially since they keep their horses at home.

Horse "clothing" is a one time expense. I'd guess the saddle and bridle that Rafalca wears were made for her a decade ago. You'd be hard pressed to find anyone who rides who swaps out saddles - you get very, very comfortable in the tack which over the years "conforms" to your butt and your hand. I'm sure it DID cost $10,000 but that's a one time cost amortized over the life of the horse.

Transport costs - probably correct.

Health care costs - Right now? Zero. Rafalca's health care costs are currently covered by the USET and have been since she went international. So basically it costs them nothing since they're covered by a private foundation. Prior to getting to the FEI level though? No way was it just $2000, it was definitely more than that for sure.

The Magistrate

(95,248 posts)

7. Probably From Itemized Tax Returns, Sir....

Reply to riderinthestorm (Reply #6)

Sun Jul 29, 2012, 03:28 PM

Jul 2012

Romney deducted $77,000 in costs for the horse in 2010....

"Romney loves America like a tick loves a dog."

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