How Do you Get your parents to trust you enough to Get you a Horse?

Question

How Do you Get your parents to trust you enough to Get you a Horse? My mom said I could get one maybe in three years. BUT she said MAYBE.

My Mom Knows I go By Devil_Girl. Also I have a 2 dogs and 3 cats. I take care of one of the dogs. Her name is Sadie She is about 7. She will have special needs in a few years for arthritus.

I love Sadie alot. Thanks for everyones help. I already know alot aobut how to take care of horses. Thanks again.

I already had riding lessons.

Answer 1

You've made a good start by taking care of Sadie and knowing that she will require special attention.

But keep in mind that taking care of a horse is expensive. There is feed and hay, there's the farrier to come by to take care of the horse's hooves and perhaps shoes. And the needed shots.

And don't forget cleaning out the horse's stall: I worked for a guy that hadn't done that in a long time, and ended up having to dig down between 6 and 8 inches just to find the floor! And this was in 4 stalls. Needless to say, I got some pretty good-sized blisters and had to wash my hands in peroxide to knock the infections out. It's not bad, though, if it's done every day.

Answer 2

Here is an idea based upon my experiences with giving young girls riding lessons who went on to talk their parents into buying horses (with great success by the way):

Ask your mom if you can get riding lessons (perhaps once a week) from a reputable instructor. This way you learn proper safety and how to care for a horse (grooming, feeding, mucking & cleaning the stall, etc.) while you learn how to handle the horse on the ground and in the saddle. You can even offer to help with some of the stable or barn chores afterwards not only to learn, but also to show your mother that you want to be involved with every aspect of the horse (not just the fun parts).

As time goes by and you actively participate in lessons, your parents will see whether you are responsible enough to handle caring for a horse....if you are doing a good job, then she may trust you enough to see that you are going to be responsible for most of the horse's needs.

Remember, though, that horses are very expensive: vet bills, farrier bills, proper feed & supplements, grooming supplies, tack, etc. So be very grateful and appreciate your parents if & when they get you one because horses are not inexpensive pets ;)

Answer 3

Give her reasons to trust you. I don't know how old you are, but you could maybe work to get a little bit of money to help her pay the horse. Help her in the house. Show her you know how to take care of a horse by making researches about how to take care of them. Things like that....It's gonna take time, you got to be patient.

Answer 4

I have owned 2 horses. They are very expensive to keep and require a lot of dedication and sacrifice. You are asking a lot of your mom. She sounds like a reasonable person. She is probably waiting for you to demonstrate that you are responsible enough for her to risk spending so much money. Work hard at earning your mother's trust. Show her how responsible and dependable you are, and I bet if she can afford it, she will one day think you are worthy of owning a horse.

Answer 5

Horses are very expensive. Are you willing to help with the cost? This may be the major stumbling block. Volunteer at an animal shelter and get some experience.

Answer 6

Show them that you are responsible and mature enought to handle the burden. You must also keep in mind that you may not deserve it. Be more caring about others and a do things for people without expecting anything in return.

Answer 7

just say that you would really take good care of that horse and you are responsible enough to own a horse

Answer 8

Getting a job is a good idea. I tried it and it worked for me. I paid $25 of the boarding fee too.

Answer 9

It has as much to do with trust as money. I would recommend saving money at the same time you're trying to prove yourself trustworthy. Your parents will appreciate it and they will trust you more.

Answer 10

Build a time machine in your living room.

Or get a money tree to grow in your backyard.