I have piles of research on how to feed, water, and care for a horse, we have the money, we have the fence and barn planned out, so what do i do? i still dont have the barn and fence built and i dont have the horse, even tho we have the fence and wood and EVERYTHING picked out and we sit at the table everynight to talk about it! What do i do? please what do i say to them?
2006-12-28 09:32:06 · 6 answers · asked by Christina. 3 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
If your parents said you can have a horse, then I don't think they were lying. Your parents could be looking for a contractor to build the barn. Sometimes this decision-making process takes a while. You have to gather bids and make sure they understand the project.
Otherwise, if you have the equipment to build the fence, I would ask your parents if you could help. "Hey ma, I was wondering if I could help build the fence when you guys start... by the way... when is the building going to start?".
They may be waiting for the winter to be over (don't know what part of the country you live in, but building in the Northeast is impossible during winter). Also, getting a horse during winter is not the smartest thing do do. They can't handle the moving stress let along the the weather stress.
Don't listen to the other people saying you're spoiled. If your parents weren't willing to support your desire for a horse, then they would have told you that.
2006-12-29 03:13:07 · answer #1 · answered by CH 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well even before you THINk about getting the horse, you have to build a shelter for it!!!! And how much do you really want this horse? Can you take care of it until it dies, or would you give up since it's A LOT of work and you don't get to go places much?
maybe your parents are rethinking it so show them that you can really take care of a horse, research is good but it's not the most efficient. The best would be to go take horse back riding lessons and work around the stables for a year or so, so you know exactly what to feed it and how to take good care of it.
Good luck!
2006-12-28 19:57:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would bet your parents are waiting for you to take some initive and prove you really want a horse. They don't want to take care of it for you, nor should you expect them to. This is your horse and nobody takes care of your horse but you! It's kind of like asking someone else to brush your teeth. Here's some things to think about and ways you can make sure you will be a responsible and effective horse owner - and convince your parents you're actually going to do this right.
If you're going to own a horse, it's a HUGE responsibility. It costs at least $150 a month to keep a horse, in some places it costs $1000 a month - and that's assuming you never have a major vet bill. You will, but that's beside the point.
Before a horse comes home, you have to have that barn and run built. And no skimping on materials. That horse is depending on you to keep it safely inside a fence that other animals including the neighbors' dogs can't climb over, jump or dig under. You need hay, grain, and bedding in that barn before the horse comes home.
Have you established a relationship with a local veterinarian? Farrier? You're going to need both on a fairly regular basis. You REALLY need to find a mentor who knows what they're doing before you bring that animal home. What do you know about handling a horse? Do you know how much to feed? How often it needs its feet trimmed? Do you have tack? How about a medical kit? Can you wrap a cut leg?
If you really want to convince your parents that you really can be trusted to take care of a horse, start saving your own money toward expenses. Save ALL your allowance and buy horse equipment, hay, and tack. Invest in training videos and books.
Go visit the local veterinarian and offer to clean pens, tanks and stalls in exchange for lessons in how to recognizes and care for illnesses and injuries.
Find a farrier that will let you travel to several places with him or her and learn what kind of care a horse's feet require and how much of it you can do yourself.
Save your pennies and attend a horsemanship clinic. Often someone will lend you a horse if you are there and act responsible. Even if you only get to watch, you'll learn LOADS.
Every student I give lessons to is required to sign a contract that says they'll take horsemanship (not just riding) lessons for one year before attempting to purchase a horse. It's saved many horses and kids from being badly hurt.
You want a horse? Prove you're responsible enough to handle it. Quit talking about it and do your part to prove you are serious. You don't want a horse to be killed in an accident or end up in a dog food can due to bad behavior because you didn't know what you were doing. Educate yourself!
2006-12-28 17:55:34 · answer #3 · answered by SLA 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately, if they are the ones footing the bill for this horse, you are at their mercy. I would talk to them about your concerns and see if there is a reason they have not been able to follow through with their promise yet. They may know more than you do about what is going on financially. Best of luck with the process :) I hope it works out for you soon
2006-12-28 17:39:57 · answer #4 · answered by skachicah35 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you are spoilt... grow up.
Money does not grow on trees, maybe YOU should go and build your barn and fence and start earning the right to even consider having a horse... Show them responsibility that you have a way to finance the horse upkeep when/ if you get one. If y ou do not have a job get one.
Or even Just ask them what the time frame is to get a horse in their minds.
2006-12-28 17:39:36 · answer #5 · answered by Marmitemonster 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I would personally try to get a job and buy my own horse.
2006-12-28 17:47:04 · answer #6 · answered by ME 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋