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Category	2010-2011 Actual Cost	2011-2012 Projected Cost
Equipment - clothing, harnesses, sleds, etc.	$1,400	$2,000
Dog food (entire year) - Meat & commercial	$13,500	$16,000
Maintenance - Hardware, parts, repairs, dog houses, etc.	$1,000	$1,000
Miscellaneous costs - Dog purchase, straw, travel for training, etc.	$1,700	$4,000
Vet Care	$3,500	$2,000
Race costs - Iditarod + 2 mid-distance each Booties, supplies, entry fees, transportation, shipping, etc.	$9,250	$12,000
Total	$30,350	$37,000

*Note - this does not include handler costs or major purchases like 4-wheelers, trailers, etc.

We have committed to purchasing at least 3 new dogs this year. In addition to their purchase price, this will also increase our feed and other costs.