Just for comparison, I saw this in a recent sale catalog:
Show Expenses:
<Ranch name deleted> does not make any money showing, however, we would
like to cover our expenses. If <Ranch name deleted> cares for and shows your animal
it will cost $8/day for calves and $12/day for yearlings. In addition <Ranch name deleted>
will charge a flat show amount for the following shows:
Western Nugget (Reno).......................... $1,800
National Western Stock Show.................... $1,500
Fort Worth Stock Show............................ $1,500
This cost is figured with fuel under $4/gal. If fuel prices climb above this
amount we will charge an additional fuel charge.
Honestly, I thought this was more than fair. I couldn't do it myself for that, and these guys do an awesome job, among the best in the business. They're located in Nebraska, to give you an idea on the freight.
Hope this helps.
Prof