How do you get your dad into buying a horse for you? I always wanted one and i've been riding forever!?

Question

PLease help me! Only Give me really good tips please!(bribes)

Answer 1

I share your pain! Having a horse of your own is a dream that only kids with rich parents can usually achieve. Between the cost of boarding, feeding, tack, shoeing, vet bills for vaccinations, teeth floating, etc - it costs a fortune! When I was a kid, we had a horse for a year, but my folks couldn't afford to keep it. It was horrible to see him go - worse than if I'd never had one...

It's better to take all the lessons and riding time you can at a local stable, without the cost of keeping your own horse. And if you get into different events like jumping or dressage or reining, you might be stuck with a horse who can't do what you want. See if they'll send you to riding camp in the summer. Pretty soon, you'll be out on your own and you can get a job in the horse industry. You won't make much money, but you'll have a great and happy life!

Answer 2

The best bribe you can do is? Do very well in school, get the straight A's, Do extra chores around the house, be the kid all the parents around the block wants, Volunteer your services when ever you can, Don't spend a lot of time on your computer every day(I know it is hard) instead work out side in the garden, help mom and dad on their every needs. If you can handle this then l think you might have a pony that is if you have the ranch to put it on because you cant put a horse in the front or back yard of a regular house.

Answer 3

You do know that the horse is cheeper than any of the supplies right? You buy the horse once... but the food, stable rental/repairing fences/field reseeding are monthly pretty much. Even if your dad buys the horse, you'll still have about $15,000 of everything else for the rest of it's life.
If you've figured all of this out already, and money's not the issue, then the most important thing is to be extra helpful and responsible around the house. Respecting your parents decision -good or bad- might change their mind in the future.
The big mistake that we all make, is asking for too much. Don't lose your passion for horses, and decide that you want another pet aswell. Keeping things nice and simple will be helpful.

Answer 4

You need to show your dad that you are serious about getting a horse and taking care of it. I'm not sure a "bribe" would be the right thing to call this... but, what you can do is - help out around the barn you ride at. Show you dad how much you really want your own horse. Do well in school, and help out around the house... In time, I'm sure your dad will realize that you are responsible enough to own a horse. :)

Answer 5

Since you've been riding horses for awhile, then I will assume you know how expensive they are. On top of that do you have the land to keep a horse and a barn and stall? If not, then you'll have to find a place that will keep them, that can get pricey as well. After all that consideration and you still want a horse, the only solution I can think of is tell your dad that you'll help pay. Another thing, how old are you? Are you old enough to get a job? I have to admit, I think you will be better off with your dad agreeing to a cat or dog (at least it is more realistic). Sorry, I think your dad is going to stay pretty firm with the answer no.

Answer 6

You can't & the more you ask, the less your chances are of getting one! Anyone can ride. You must prove that you know HOW to take care of a horse. Volunteer at your local stable & when everyone sees that you have learned what it takes to be a good horse owner, they will let you & your parents know just how much your hard work is appreciated & if your Dad still doesn't buy you a horse, you'll have the skills to get a job & buy your own! Maybe you could trade-out work for boarding your horse when you get one!

Answer 7

I have loved horses since I was a kid, so I feel your pain. I, however, didn't get the chance to ride horses very often--so consider yourself lucky! I now own my own horse--a 3 year old Paso Fino, but the only reason I got her was because my dad and I rode my neighbor's son-in-law's horses one summer and I fell in love with the mare I rode, and when the owners took her back to their home, I was heartbroken. Finally, the owners allowed me to breed their mare with a stud of my choice and for a nominal fee (around $750), I got my horse that I waited 15 years for! I would suggest just being responsible around the house and drawing up a reasonable plan of where you plan to board the horse, how you're going to pay for all the bills your horse will incur, and your schedule to show that you will be the one taking care of your horse--not your parents. For me, boarding my horse wasn't a problem, since I live on a farm, but if it is for you, make sure you research your horse well. Then show your plan to your dad and cross your fingers! Good luck! :)

Answer 8

Try telling him that he spends more on you riding than you would if you owned one. Also try telling him how you feel and how it would be the world to you to have one. It took me about 4 years to bribe my parents into getting me one. So good luck. If I think of any more I will be sure to let you know.

Answer 9

I want a golden toilet, but you can't always have everything that you want.

Be grateful that you get to ride and realize that if it were practical for you to own a horse, your Dad would have bought you one a long time ago. They can accumulate HUGE expenses for a family who has to budget more important things for their children, such as college.

If you want a horse, study hard, and look into the future.
Go to school for something that will allow you to make over $100,000/yr. so that you can aford such a luxury and feed yourself as well.

Answer 10

First off discuss where you will keep the horse then talk about money issues. or just ask him if you could earn the money don't beg that makes it worse