I know it is expensive but........?

Question

My dream has always been the same since I was in 1st grade. It' s to have a horse. I've know relized after 6 years it ain't gonna happen. So horse back riding. How do I approch this with my parents. They say that if I horse back ride I'm gonna want a horse more but we don't have any where to put it. I'm trying to approch this in a adulty mature way. I don't and I'm not going to go on "strike" and not eat, go to school, etc. I really want to learn how to ride so any suggestions?
Please, no rude comments.

There are no stables I can voulunteer at,

Answer 1

The best way to approach your parents in an adult diplomatic manner is to NOT threaten to go on strike, stop eating and school and such. Threatening to do harm or quit things is immature and will not prove to them that you are adult. You want to show them that you are mature enough to handle the riding lessons. Riding a horse is not a game. It's hard. It's dangerous, and you can get seriously hurt. Start by doing research online about horses. Get to know the anatomy of a horse, it's actual name, and what they eat, what 15 hands high means, technical terms to positioning the horse, etc etc etc. After you've done the research on the horse, you can begin talking to your parents about it. Explain also to them that you realize you do not have room for a horse, because after your research you learned how many acres of land a horse needs, what type of soil the horse needs to walk on, what it eats and how much it eats, so economically it does not make sense to buy one. So, there ya go. You can also find out, if you're in the country, about volunteering to groom the horses at any local ranches or farms. good luck.

Answer 2

Well it depends.. how old r u? but if u really want to do this, u will let ur parents noe by showing them that u r mature enough... and it also depends on where u live... if u live somewhere in the country where there is at least a stable, then i think u have a rite 2 go 4 it.. just keep trying 2 persuade ur parents... tell them the good points about having a horse... if u r trying 2 get lessons 2, then tell them that if u learn how to ride, u can enter urself into contests and things like that where u can win money 4 it... just show them the responcibilities in u... best of luck 2 u and GOD BLESS...
P.S. IF U DO GET A HORSE OR AT LEAST HORSE BACK- RIDING LESSONS, BE CAREFUL!!!

Answer 3

I ride. But i dont have time to own a horse. Horseback riding can be known as a sport/hobby. Youve seen the olympics. But still, i dont think thats where your going. Lessons can be pretty expensive too. Up to $50 dollars for a private lesson. Just tell your parents you want to ride, something you want to try, give it a chance. Get a job, to pay for it, explain to them its not bad, and if you cant own a horse you came to the conclucion you want to ride them. Its really only once a week. I never thought of it as being something dangerous, or you had to be so mature you can handle it. Not many people do it, you dont see many of your friends ride, and thats probably the reason. But you want to find a good stable, mostly they would let you tackle up by yourself, get the horse ect. You will learn, thats part of the lesson. If you REALLYY want to own a horse, you have choices of sharing a horse, having a friend own it with you, so its less expensive. If you dont have a place to put it. Keep it at the local stable, im sure they let you rent.


good luck :)

Answer 4

Do you have a 4-H club in your area? There is a Horseless Horse project in 4-H and many clubs will pair up Horse members and Horseless Horse members. I did this when I was about your age, and finally when I was 22 my parents bought me a horse. They saw that I was serious about it. I finally realized how much fun I had NOT having a horse of my own. I gained so much experience riding many horses. Just don't ever give up. The wait is worth it.

ps Read EVERYTHING. I learn a lot just reading everything I find. That way, when you do finally break your parents down :), you'll be able to know what you are talking about. Parents are impressed with serious dedication.

Answer 5

There are alot of stables around Maybe you should look into working a little around horses so that you know all the in's and out's of handing a horse with this knowlage under your belt it will be hard for your parents to say your not responsable enough for a horse, and if you realy work hard and show that your very serius about ownig a horse you might be able to atleast talk the owner of the stables to let you work one on one with a horse of your chosing. So you might not own the horse but atleast your around them and learning. And knowing is half the battle. Good luck and be safe.

Answer 6

Tell them that you understand that you cannot have a horse because you have no place to keep it but that you would like to take riding lessons so that you can learn more about them so that maybe someday in the future you might be able to own your own horse. If there are no stables near by that you can volunteer at ask around maybe there is someone near by that is experienced and owns their own horse that might be willing to give private lessons in exchange for help doing barn chores. Another option is to get a part-time job and offer to pay for riding lessons yourself.

Answer 7

You should discuss how much responsibility goes into horse work...even if you are just taking lessons. Where I took lessons at, I helped them with the chores around the barn and over the summers I could work for my lessons, which could be an option for you. But most places have you tack your lesson horse, cool him out, turn him out when your done...etc. It teaches you to be a mature responsible adult which are things you will take with you the rest of your life. It also builds your character. These are all things that you should talk to your parents about. I would suggest finding a nice lesson barn and asking about working for your lessons. Another option after you have taken lessons for a while its to lease a horse. Good luck. I hope this helps.

Answer 8

Horse back riding lessons aren't that expensive, research local classes near where you live. You will have to do everything for the horse, groom it, water it, put on the tack, etc. You can learn to ride competitively on other people's horses. Win a few competitions, get some prize money, or work for the ranch, and you could get a horse cheap and board it where you take your lessons.

Answer 9

well i would just talk to them over dinner or something. about how much you want to take lessons and that you really like horses. i was luck and got to start riding when i was 9. but it was with a bad trainer. so go to a better trainer for a little more money. you'll be happy you did. you could also save up your own money to take lessons. i know it sounds a little weird but if your parent see that you like it that much they might start to help pay.

if your parents are worried about the safety point of it, yes horses can be dangerous but if you learn about them and how to handle them properly they are great to be around and not all that dangerous. schooling horses at stables are used to 5 year old kids jumping around on them and are very reliable.

Answer 10

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