how do i convince my parents to let me get a horse?

Answer 1

You don't.
Maybe you could convince them to let you take horse lessons.
Maybe you could trade good grades for horse lessons.
If they see you are commited and really love horses - and if it isn't interferring with your grades - then maybe they will agree to a horse.
A horse lives for a long time, it needs to be cared for in all weather, you have to care for a horse even when you can't ride it.
So if you want a horse just so you have more chores to do every day, even if you can't ride - okay - but if you want a horse so you can gallop off on trail rides every day - you are better off taking lessons.

Answer 2

need more info if you want help with this. how old are you, have you had pets before? what type of finances do you have to care or a horse, what type of home do you have for a horse.

horses are not like dogs and cats, they require a lot more care, and the cost of upkeep can be expensive, especially if you live in the city and would have to board your horse at a stable. vet fees are not cheap and horses require annual vaccinations too, as well as comb, brushes, tack, blankets, lead ropes, food and water buckets, hay racks, bridles, halters, saddles, lead ropes, access to a trailer for any emergency trips to the vet, etc.
if you have to board your animal you must be committed to going daily to work your horse for at lrast an hour a day minimum so you don't start having behavior problrms,plus muck outhestall.

as far as convincing your parens that you are ready to be a horse owner, you should be able to present them witha plan covering the items i've mentioned above.

another good tactic would be to find a horse owner who could use some help and see how willing you are to do horse chores, like mucking out the stall, feeding and watering, grooming, etc, talk withe heowner about what it costs in money and time.

after you have resolved these issues you should be well on your way to convibcing your parents to give you a try.

by the way whose going to pay the initial costs for purchasing he horse. perhaps you might contact your local spca and find out if you're eligible to foster a rescued horse to see if you are up to the demands of horse ownership.

good luck, i've own several and am looking forward to retirement when i can spend all my time withe the animals

Answer 3

OK, first u want to take some lessons . . k. then u have your parents watch u and see how good u r. then have them interact with some horses. then ask them for one and keep at it, then if they still dont want to get you a horse, ask for noe for your 16th birthday instead of a car! it worked for me! . . . . . now i have the best horse ever! my horse is a morgan/qh and she is the most amazing creature ever! i go on long trail rides by my self and i started doing it a 14! and i gallop her out in feild all the time it sooooooooooo much fun!
i really hope you get your horse!

Answer 4

I'm guessing that you live on a farm. my trick was, on holiday that i get present, i said i only want a dog. you can say i only want a horse. my parent said i cant handle a dog, so i prove them wrong. i help out a vets and walk dogs and babe sit dogs to. they finely got me a dog. hope you get a horse they are so much fun. this past summer i finely got to go ride a horse. i had butterfly's in my stomach. but i got over it. it was a blast.

Answer 5

Are you expecting them to pay for it? If not, you have a better chance of getting what you want. Have you had a heart -to -heart with them.?...is it possible that the upkeep of a horse is VERY,VERY expensive? There are sooo many factors to consider in such a huge undertaking. Good luck to all of you.

Answer 6

Horses need groomed everyday. brushed and combed. they need their hooves shooed . not to mention the riding . you cant let a horse stay idle they grow fat and lazy and don't live long. being idle.. you need a place to board it . you need lots of money for oats , hay. straw, grooming supplies and saddle and all the accessories such as bit and bridle...so many things.

Answer 7

Tell them that it will be a good way to keep you out of trouble, and let them know that they will have something to hold over your head to get you to keep your grades up, clean your room etc.. Best wishes!

Answer 8

Okay to for starter,
board for your horse can be any where from $75.00 to $450.00 a month. Depending on rough or full board. you still have other things likes, Trimming their feet, every six weeks is between $25 and $50 Shoes for them if needed starting, $ 60 mine run me $150.00 One bale of timothy hay $8.00 you will need at least 3 to get over the week

Basic fall shoots due this month, the minimum shot, $120
•Equine influenza
•Tetanus
•Equine Herpes Virus I (Rhinopneumonitis)
•Venezuelan Western and Eastern Equine Encephalomyelitis
•Strangles
•EVA (Equine Viral Arteritis)
•Potomac Fever
•Others as determined by veterinarian


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Your horse depending on size will need a least five to six pound of feed a day.

Add in things like wormer, fly spray, feed supplement, you still need a saddle bridle saddle pad, hoof oil, brushes hoof picks scrappers lead shanks and halter, plus the purchase of the horse,

Now that you have all of that you should have at least $1,500 in the bank to cover an emergency such as colic , Founder (Laminitis):

As a rescuer of animals, I understand them saying know to you. Most of the animals that come into our rescue are owner turn in, the number one reason is child lost interest in the pet, followed closely by I got it for my child and they where not taking care of it, and I did not want to take care of it either.

If you really want a pet, you need to show that you are becoming responsible. Do things with out having to be asked, also ask if you can help out, cooking cleaning dishes or mow the lawn or rake leaves, for a week or so. If you have a low grade in a subject work to bring it, up. Do not bring up wanting a pet. Then after that ask if there are ways you can help out around the home, trash, dished sweep or mop, ask for chores. If you show that, you are becoming more responsible you may not be over looked the next time you ask.
As a rescuer of animals, I understand them saying know to you. Most of the animals that come into our rescue are owner turn in, the number one reason is child lost interest in the pet, followed closely by I got it for my child and they where not taking care of it, and I did not want to take care of it either.

If you really want a pet, you need to show that you are becoming responsible. Do things with out having to be asked, also ask if you can help out, cooking cleaning dishes or mow the lawn or rake leaves, for a week or so. If you have a low grade in a subject work to bring it, up. Do not bring up wanting a pet. Then after that ask if there are ways you can help out around the home, trash, dished sweep or mop, ask for chores. If you show that, you are becoming more responsible you may not be over looked the next time you ask.

Answer 9

when you can pay for stable rentals, food, vet care, grooming needs, you most likely need to train them, on yeah-and pay for one

Answer 10

tell them they won't need to buy any pork, beef, or chicken because you've got a subsatute