Looking for serious help!!?

Question

I need help on how to convince my parents to get me a horse. I get good grades, get first in horse shows(I rent horses for shows), and am too young for a job, I will take any advice. I AM DESPRATE FOR A HORSE!!!

Answer 1

First, horses are expensive, both to buy and to maintain. You cannot convince your parents to spend that kind of money unless it will not break their budget. You shouldn't even want to. Why should they sacrifice their financial security to indulge you in this?

Secondly, work hard at being adult, mature, responsible, sensible. Your parents are going to need to be convinced that you can take on this responsibility and not harm the horse with neglect, nor harm anyone else with riding where you it is not legal or failing to discipline the horse. You have seen western and old war movies where horses will stomp a man to death if they are threatened. It may not be a movie, but you will have to learn how to control the animal should it be confronted by a group of mocking adolescents.

And while you are at it, learn to spell. I could believe in your good grades more easily if you could spell "desperate" correctly.

Answer 2

I will give you the same advice I have given several of my students. Find a nice horse to lease first. It's not that your parents don't want you to have a horse, it's the expence. Buying the horse is the "cheap" part. Its the upkeep and maintenance that will kill you.
Here's a plan of action that I worked out with my students to help them.
1. Get your parents totally envolved with you and the horses. Have them watch your lessons and ask their opinion.
2. Figure out the upkeep and maintenance. Will you board or do you have the ability to house horses at your home. If you will board get prices and find what's included for the price. Check several places, if available, and put together a neat list for your parents to look at.
3. Get a job. You're not too young. Figure out "jobs" around the house that you could do to "earn" money for keeping the horse. Also ask the boarding stable owners about "jobs" you could do at the barn in exchange for board or at least a discount.
4. Once you get all of your information gathered, have a "meeting" with your parents and present your plan. Be creative, but don't nag, pester and whine.
I'm not saying this will work and that you will get a horse. Your parents truely may not be able to budget for a horse, but with the plan you create you will show a mature approach.
Most importantly, if your parents say no keep a possitive outlook, you still get to be around horses and ride even if you don't own one, yet.

Answer 3

Do you get an allowance? If so, start your own savings account and deposit all of your allowance in it regularly. You have too show them you are serious. Research what it takes to take care of a horse. Show your parents you are serious. You have to prove to them that you are in it for the long haul. Speaking as a parent, our children say they want stuff more than anything and then when they get it they get tired of it and don't want to take care of it. You might be able to work at the local stables, mucking stauls and such for extra money. If not for pay, then your parents would admire you for the effort. Remember a horse is an expensive animal that costs a lot also, it costs a lot in maintenance and upkeep. Vet bills, feed, housing etc..... Try working up a cost sheet on how much this horse would cost initially, how much for feed in a month, how much for vet bills, etc... Present this to your parents in a professional manor. Also, remember to outline how much it is costing for renting a horse for the shows. Compare the two and try to put a good spin on the comparison to buying a horse. Good Luck and be careful.

Answer 4

Since you are too young for a job maybe offer to do extra chores around the house or take up jobs like babysitting to help with any horse expenses. Since you have the horse experience, I'm sure your parents have considered getting you a horse.

You sound really responsible - I am sure if you sat down with your parents and talked to them (be sure to point out how responsible you are with your grades, etc) then they will be at least open to figuring out a way for you to get one. Good luck!! :)

Answer 5

If you are old enough to rake you are old enough to work. Mow lawns, clean stalls, and pick up peoples yards. It is hard work but if you are dedicated you can achieve your goal. Study all you can about the care of horses. They cost about $100 a month. I also would love a horse but I just cant afford one. Also You have to consider the cost of the fencing and paddock and tack for the horse. You are looking at a very large expense. If you work hard and purchase some of these things yourself perhaps this will change their minds.

Answer 6

Why don't you take a parttime job at a stable and use the money to lease or half-lease a horse? It'll show your parents you're serious, it'll cover the expenses, and you'll learn a lot from working in a big barn.

Answer 7

look into addoping a horse. they are a lot cheaper and really need a home. talk to your stable about working off board for the horse. that will help with the money part of it. if you offer to help pay for it then they might buy you one.

Answer 8

i no how you feel about wanting an animal so bad it aches, the only thing that worked for me, was prayer. God knows the desires of your heart, but He also knows if your parents can afford to pay the up keep for a horse. good luck , i hope you get one.

Answer 9

give me an im today because its easeyer imBEndy RAchel i have a horse and il tell u how i got and i im 12

Answer 10

If you are absolutely sure your parents can afford it, just ask them straight forward WHY NOT? and promise to look after it and stuff. Looks like you are serious about it.