Horse Costs?

I have been researching the costs to get a horse sometime in the future. I have made a list of supplies (not including saddle, stirrups, or leathers) for a boarded horse. Please tell me if I am missing anything or if anything nessecary is not needed.
Bridle
Blanket
Saddle pads
bit
girth
crop
longe line
longe whip
halter
lead ropes
curry combs
hoof picks
hard bristle brush
soft bristle rush
man/tail comb
cowboy magic
shampoo
conditioner
sponge
mitt
sweat scraper
fly spray
hoof polish
fly mask
grooming tote
dewormers
leg wraps
vet wrap
first aid kit
thermometer
thrush/antifungal
vet patches
tack trunk
multi-purpose cleaner
horse treats
fly repellant wipes
shipping boots

plse keep in mind that some things are included with board. Thnx

I put comments next to things that i think you dont acutally need. Some things you havent thought about yet are sunscreen, training additions for the bridle, reins, special feed if your horse needs it, and remember boarding costs hundreds of dollars a month. Make sure you can afford this fully. You might want to try leasing if this is your first horse. And you didnt include what you will be wearing. Make sure you have all the safty equiptment.

Bridle
Blanket ( make sure you have these fitted well and have the right kinds for different weather)
Saddle pads
bit
girth
crop
longe line
longe whip
halter
lead ropes
curry combs
hoof picks
hard bristle brush
soft bristle rush
man/tail comb
cowboy magic (?)
shampoo
conditioner
sponge
mitt (?)
sweat scraper
fly spray ( always good, but not needed for the winter)
hoof polish (buy this right before a show - it tends to dry out)
fly mask
grooming tote
dewormers (your vet or stable should provide this)
leg wraps
vet wrap
first aid kit (your stable should have one but its good to be
safe)
thermometer (vet and stable should provide this)
thrush/antifungal (only necessary if your horse gets this
disease... if not you are over treating and they coulp
become resistant to the drug)
vet patches (your vet should provide these)
tack trunk (see if your stable has a tack room you can use)
multi-purpose cleaner
horse treats (You can make these for a lot less)
fly repellant wipes (if you have fly spray and your horse doenst spook at it, you dont need these, this is just for spooky horses)
shipping boots (pollo boots work great)

equine insurance...

sun block (for a white nose), polo wraps, splint boots and bell boots (if you are going to do jumping or if your horse oversteps) possibly martingale, SWAT pink fly cream for his ears so they are protected against flies and gnats too!! tote bag for all of your brushes etc... TREATS!!! saddle/leather cleaner! paddock boots to train and putz around in-- that you can get dirty. Possible winter blanket, fly sheet and or rain sheet....Thats all i can think of for now =) good job

Good luck and if you need any more help you can contact my equine help hotline by adding Equine Help 101 to you AIM/AOL buddy list or by emailing designingshinto@yahoo.com for prompt answers and advice!

One thing you should have that I don't think was listed is a placard with:

your name:
Home phone:
Work Phone:
Cell Phone:
Emergency contact phone if no one can reach you at the others:

Horse name
Horse age
Horse breed
Horse issues: problem picking up fee, being led etc. etc

Vet Clinic Name:
Vet Clinic Number:

Horse allergies:
Supplements the horse is currently on:

Name of a person who can made decisions regarding the health and welfare of this horse in the event you can't be reached.