The Beginning of the End

A friend gives you a horse...

You build a small shelter.. $750
You fence in a paddock... $450
Purchase a small truck to haul hay... $12,000
Purchase a used two-horse trailer... $2,800
Purchase a second horse... $2,500
Build a larger shelter with storage... $2,000
More fencing... $1,200
Purchase a third horse for the kids... $1,500
Purchase a four-horse trailer... $7,500
Purchase a larger truck... $18,000
Purchase four acres next door... $28,000
More fencing... $2,000
Build a small barn... $16,000
Purchase a camper for the truck... $9,000
Purchace a tractor... $12,000
Purchase the 4th and 5th (show) horse... $4,500
Purchase 20 acres... $125,000
Build a house... $120,000
Build a barn... $26,000
More fencing... $14,000
Build a covered arena... $60,000
Purchase a dually... $34,000
Purchase a gooseneck with living quarters... $32,000
Purchase a 6th, 7th, and 8th horse... $12,750
Hire a full-time trainer... $40,000
Build a house for trainer... $54,000
Buy a motor home for shows... $125,000
Hire an attorney -- spouse leaving you for trainer... $5,000
Declare bankruptcy, spouse got everything...

Friend feels sorry for you... gives you a horse