. . . . . "g, veterinary, supplies, farrier services, breeding, maintenance and repair, insurance premiums, utilities and fuel, taxes, rent and/or lease, fees and payments, shipping and travel, training and other fees, totaled $839 million.Notably, 77 percent of these operating expenses were spent in KentuckyMore information about the 2012 Kentucky Equine Survey can be found at www2.ca.uky.edu/equine/kyequin" . .