Mike, there are no entry fees for most horse races. There are some graded stakes races and some races that require nominations, (sometimes there is a smallish fee to nominate), and if you enter/nominate late, there are supplemental fees, but the vast majority of the time, you won't see fees listed in what's called a "condition book". Race tracks make their $$$$ from the mutual pools (bets placed). In some states, they have combines slots w/ tracks for the off season. Horsemen are actually courted to stable their horses (no charge), train at the location (no charge) and enter horses. Kathy, member GSDCA, DVGSDC Celebrating generations of Dual Titled TC'd Champions visit www.geocities.com/pinehillgsds In a message dated 10/7/2008 3:52:19 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, mlgray@xxxxxxxx writes: I have been reading all these e-mails about the above subject and was wondering what the difference is between the entry fee for a horse race and a dog show. How much would it cost to test all the specials and the others competing for BOB at the National. Will the competitors pay for it with increased entry fees or will the PC absorb the cost? Mike Gray **************New MapQuest Local shows what's happening at your destination. Dining, Movies, Events, News & more. Try it out (http://local.mapquest.com/?ncid=emlcntnew00000002) ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2008. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://showgsd.org NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================