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970.1 | Good Deal Compared to New England! | WOODRO::MARKETING | | Wed Jun 07 1989 16:49 | 24 |
| Gareth,
You are certainly getting a good deal compared to us folks here
in the Northeastern United States. Around where I live, in the
state of New Hampshire, the average monthly rate for Full Board
is $250 - 300. Many times, this is without an indoor riding
facility. Stables that do have indoor rings, an instructor on-site,
and stable help during the day may be as high as $500. Usually
the inhabitants of these stables are horses whose owners have the
time, money, expensive mount, and excellent riding skills to show
their horses and win. Hence, they might be referred to as "Show stables".
Vet and farrier costs are not included, and at the regular "non-show"
stables, any type of exercise (besides turnout), grooming, and
sometimes blanketing (i.e., rugs) in winter costs extra.
Also, this rate, as far as I have known, does not include any lessons
at either the show or non-show stables. However, negotiations between
the horse owner and the owner/instructor of the stable can differ
between individuals. It can be alot like "Let's Make a
Deal"....depending on where you go.
Sorry, don't have much information on working board....
-Sue Prestidge at this account ONLY UNTIL JUNE 30.
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970.2 | board prices | SKELTN::FOX | How do YOU spell relief? VACATION! | Wed Jun 07 1989 17:42 | 10 |
| Gareth, it sounds like you have lovely place to keep and ride your
horse!
I keep my horse at a small, private boarding stable in Northeastern
Massachusetts and pay $320 per month which includes stall-cleaning, 1/2
day turn-out, 3 feedings, worming, and an indoor riding arena. I have
some trails to hack on (although development is taking over) and some
hay fields to ride around.
Linda
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970.3 | Bay Area board prices | JULIET::OAKEY_ST | Steve Oakey | Thu Jun 08 1989 15:30 | 13 |
| Hello Gareth and all! I am quickly coming to the conclusion that
I have a great deal....I live and work in San Francisco and board
my Morgan mare down the coast about 20 miles, where there are miles
trails along the ocean and surrounding hills. My board is $175
per month and includes a box stall with a large corral. Unfortunately,
there's no lighted arena, but at these prices, who's complaining?
I clean the corral etc. myself, otherwise it would be an additional
$45 per month. There are no additional "frills" (i.e. lessons etc.)
but for my needs, this facility is perfect. As a point of comparison,
the board along the Peninsula (Palo Alto, Los Altos etc.) is at
a minimum $300 per month. As you can see, I'm staying put!
best regards!
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970.4 | Pony in the UK | CHEFS::GOUGH | | Fri Jun 09 1989 12:22 | 34 |
970.5 | ???? | PTOMV6::PETH | My kids are horses | Fri Jun 09 1989 13:40 | 2 |
| Question: Whats VAT?
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970.6 | The VAT MAN IS LURKING!!!!!!!! | BELFST::MCCOMB | GARETH MCCOMB | Fri Jun 09 1989 14:03 | 26 |
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I knew us English speaking people would confuse someone!!!
VAT = Value Added Tax which has been with us in Europe for some
time. Basically its a tax on having money!!! At present here in the
UK it is 15%. Most products and services are subject to it. It was
first introduced on what were termed luxury items but the word luxury
includes most things. Food and childrens clothes are about
the only VAT free items which I can think of. In southern Ireland
the system is completely crazy with different rates of VAT for
different items and it is the responsiblity of the storekeepers to
do the TAX return to the government. A classic example of stupidity
which a wholesale warehouse customer of DEC's told me of is regarding
CANDLES.
Because Ireland is a devout Catholic country, Alter CANDLES are
ZERO rated, white household candles ie. ones used when power is
cut are 10% vat, and birthday candles which you must agree are a
real luxury are 35%. I'll leave you to make up your own minds on
Irish politics.
I suppose it would relate to your state tax?????
Regards Gareth
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970.7 | Tax Free NH - YAY! | WOODRO::MARKETING | | Fri Jun 09 1989 17:45 | 12 |
| Luckily, there is no state or sales tax in New Hampshire, but there are
in most other states. We do get hit in other ways: meal taxes
at restaurants, toll booths on major highways, and high property
taxes for those of us who own our own home, land, etc.!
I lived in Fleet (near Reading) for almost a year, and I was amazed
at the tax system in the UK, but I guess every tax system seems
crazy if you didn't grow up with it....
-Sue Prestidge
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