The price of going big....

http://www.dressagedaily.com/article/high-cost-performance-–-what-does-it-take-compete-florida-fei-level-one-season

I have not competed in any show since I was a teenager and then it was only at a local level.  I can't imagine having to come up with the funds to be able to do this!  I know every sport is expensive, including the training, but then you factor in the care and feeding of the horse and boy does that add up!