I really want a horse but my parents don't and I am very experienced. My parents don't get persuaded to easily and my BFF is bragging about getting a horse but if i get one than she will stop.
2006-12-21 16:51:57 · 22 answers · asked by J girl 1 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Getting a horse just to shut your bragging friend up did not need to be put into your question, as it made it seem you want a horse to show off. Not to actually be a true owner.
Your parents don't want horses nor the responsibility of one being present.
When you are older and can afford it on your own, that is when you get a horse.
Horses are expensive and take a lot of time, patience and education. No matter how much "experience" a person claims to have, a horse will always make an experience person feel dumb because horses are a never ending new adventure.
Your parents don't want that responsibility.
Continue to take lessons or see if you can at least lease a horse to you.
Have a job, save a lot of money, learn more about horses and then when you come an adult, you can buy one of your own.
2006-12-21 19:45:05 · answer #1 · answered by Mutchkin 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Considering that your parents would most probably be completely reponsibile for paying for the horse's care and upkeep, it's a bit unreasonable to try to convince them. Especially if you want one primarily because your friend got one and you are just jealous.
Just for a little reality check, this is a list of some the major expenses that go along with owning a horse.
1) Housing (either on your property or at a boarding stable)
2) Feed
3) Bedding
4) Nutritional suppliments and medications (worming for example)
5) Grooming gear (brushes, hoof picks, etc.)
6) Tack (saddle, bridle, boots, halter, blankets, etc)
7) Shoeing (needs to be done by a trained farrier on average every 2 months)
8) Vet care
9) Cleaning products for horse & tack
10) Gear for rider (boots, helmet, etc.)
That doesn't begin to touch the enormous investment of time that a horse needs. It's not the kind of animal that you can just visit when you feel like it. A horse needs to be cared for, goomed and exercised every day. It is a lot work to give the horse the basic care that it needs to stay healthy and not something to be done as a whim. This is not an animal that you can play with while it has your interest, then just dropped because you get distracted by your latest hobby.
If you really are dedicated to the idea of getting a horse of your own, join a local riding club. You can also check at your local stable about leasing a horse for a specific period of time. It would give you a taste of what exactly is involved with horse ownership and you and your parents will be able to see if it is something that you really want, or if it's just a passing interest.
2006-12-22 02:21:47 · answer #2 · answered by Ravanne_1 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There may be nothing that you can do to persuade your parents to get a horse. It is a big expense and you have to have a big area to have one. If you board them that is another expense. They are beautiful and loving animals and should not be bought just because your BFF is bragging about getting a horse. Animals should be bought out of love and care for the animal and not just to keep up with your friend. Because as you know freinds can change and so can interest.
2006-12-21 17:40:27 · answer #3 · answered by lita ozzy bear 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do you even have the place to keep it? Are willing to keep it forever even if you are bored of it? You sure you can take very good care of it? Like feeding it, washing it, spending time with it, and treat it when it is VERY sick. Horses are not an easy pet to keep, but if you know how to take care of them and really want to get one, then impress your parents, make them happy, and prove them that you deserve to get a prize, and you will be bought a horse. Or just keep your money until it is enough to buy the horse.
But please be serious when taking care of pets, dont get it just because you want to show it to your friend, show her something else better than horse if you want to brag her.
Because if your horse died after you bought it then who's the loser now your friend might ask.
2006-12-21 18:29:57 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
I hope you live on a farm. Do you really want a horse or are you trying to outdo your friend? Horses are a lot of work and you will have to prove to your parents that you are ready, willing, able and mature enough for that amount of responsibility. Talking about your friend getting one is not going to sway them to your side. You have to convince them this is something you are committed to for all the right reasons.
2006-12-21 17:19:28 · answer #5 · answered by patti duke 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should ask to volunteer at a horse rescue in your area. This will show your parents that you are willing to work to just be around horses. Show how responsible you can be, that you can make a commitment and stick with it. Once your parents see that you are taking the initiative to fulfill your dreams then and only then will your parents be willing to help. Good Luck.
2006-12-21 17:14:43 · answer #6 · answered by dlcranch 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
when i first wanted a horse my parent didn't want me to because they thought that it would be cool for the first couple of months then i would get lazy and just stop cleaning the stalls and grooming the horse and that...
just prove yourself respponsible (do more chores without being asked, clean up after yourself and others without being asked), also they may think that you dont have enough time..... prove to them that you have the time by, doing extra activities like volunteering (this will also prove responsablity)
thats what i can think of now but im pretty good at "reading" people so if you have anymore questions just email me and i will try to help
it took me 2 years to get my parents convinced and i got pretty good at it. i convinced my dad to let me get a goat and a bunny... my dad's not very convincable...
so yea just email me with any other questions
2006-12-21 17:18:17 · answer #7 · answered by Jessi 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A horse isnt something you get because you want to imprees your friend. I just did all the manual labor at a nearby stable without horse for a year first. Now my parents are helping me look at them.
2006-12-21 17:10:20 · answer #8 · answered by supernatural_luver 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's really up to your parents to get the horse. Until you own your own property, it's a horse in *their* place which *they* will be responsible for. I don't think a horse will solve all your problems. It's not a toy and will be there for a long time. You need to take the horse's needs into account and not just your own.
2006-12-21 16:59:50 · answer #9 · answered by unknown 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
if... youre family has the land needed for a horse.. the money to not only purchase a horse but have a stable, fenced pasture, pay a ferrer/vet bills, food, ect.. and if where you live is zoned for farm animals.... its a huge commitment not only for you but for your parents who are really the responsible ones because im assuming they will be the ones paying for the horse , and its food/vet/ect.. or paying for stabling fee if your boarding your horse. the cost assuming the lowest prices and no sick horse vet visits, not encluding tack/brushes and other misc. items yearly it will cost your parents around 4,300.00 to board, shoe, feed, basic vet visits.
2006-12-21 17:13:00 · answer #10 · answered by talisy77 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋