HI! I need some advise. I have been riding horses for a year and a half now, and am DYING for a horse of my own. There is a horse at the stables I ride at that is just what I have been looking for. I rode him twice and he cooperates and knows what do to. he is $3000, and my trainer says he's perfect for me, and really wants me to get him, so does my mom. But, on the other hand, my dad doesn't think we're ready for a horse. Should I listen to him and wait another year or two? I really don't know what to do!
2007-03-13 12:01:58 · 13 answers · asked by Kitty Kat 1 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
sounds like you are ready for a horse i think your trainers advice on horses would be better than your dads. Also your dad is probly saying that because of the money see if you can work out a payment plan with the people who own him then your dad probly would be ok with it then.
2007-03-13 12:08:07 · answer #1 · answered by none 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Everyone loves the horses that they ride in the lesson, i always did but i never explored my options and never knew that better horses that i would love more were even out there ( at the time i didnt even know it was possible to love another horse more than my lesson horse! ) I think you should look more if you are seriously looking into getting a horse, you may find yourself surprised on how many other horses you might fall in love with!
****In most cases the trainer knows best, i know i look to my trainer for almost everything i do, im just saying try and wait a little bit longer and try to ride all different sorts of horses! Explore your options =) and try new things that you may learn to love!! If your trainer and you think you are ready, i think that you probably are--
***perhaps your dad is saying you arent because he isnt as involved in your horseback riding as your mother? Ask him to come to a few lessons!
GOOD LUCK!!! im excited for you!
2007-03-13 13:03:47 · answer #2 · answered by Sarah C- Equine Help 101 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You don't want to get too attached to a horse and then have to find out you can't afford to keep the horse. Listen to mom and dad as they may be or will be relied upon for the cost of buying and keeping him.
I would wait another year or two until your mom and dad agree as to whether or not you should or could afford to own a horse.
You could begin to show dad how serious you are about owning a horse by getting a job, assuming you are in school, and saving $3,000 on your own. If you disagree with you dad and buy the horse, be ready to assume the entire cost of owning the horse, including board, vet care, farrier, sheets and blankets, tipping the grooms from time to time, etc...
Good luck...
2007-03-13 12:13:10 · answer #3 · answered by marnefirstinfantry 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If your parents are going to be funding this, they both need to be in agreement.
Get together with your trainer & come up with a list of expenses for the horse, boarding, training, feed, trailering to/from shows, vet care, farrier, etc. & present it to your father. Then tell him what you can do to help with the expense of the horse's care. Can you work at your stable to earn part of the board? maybe you can get a job as a groom, or go around to shows as a mane & tail braider.
But if its something that your dad knows you might have a hard time affording (because, trust me, OWNING the horse is way more expensive than purchasing the horse), then maybe leasing is a better option for you.
either way, good luck!
2007-03-13 12:19:49 · answer #4 · answered by jamie c 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If this is the horse that you really think you should get and take care of, then get him. Nobody's in the way when it comes the the perfect horse. If you also think that you have the proper skill requirement to riding and keeping a horse then you should get him!
I hope this has given you some horse confidence!
2007-03-13 12:06:57 · answer #5 · answered by HorseGal 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think you should find out if you don't buy it, will you still be around the horse that you have been riding.
It COULD be that the riding stables are trying to get a bigger commitment from you, and buying the horse would most likely do that. They also get another 3 grand from you and charge you for monthly fee, farrier and vet cost.
Think hard before doing it.
2007-03-13 12:19:33 · answer #6 · answered by rob u 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Your trainer knows your experience level better than anyone. If she thinks it's a good match and you think it's a good match, go for it! Just make sure your parents are willing to help out will all the costs like vet, farrier, board and tack. Buying the horse is the cheapest part, it's everything that comes along with one that's so expensive.
2007-03-14 06:39:36 · answer #7 · answered by rockerchic821 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why dont you ask the stable if they would let you have him on a years loan, with view to buying him? That way you get to be a horse owner in every way but name. You also get to prove to your Dad that you are ready!
Make sure you get Loan Contracts sorted out in advance though to save any problems!
I did that when I was 14 and had a happy relationship with an Arab x New Forest :)
2007-03-13 12:07:30 · answer #8 · answered by Tiffers 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Having your own horse is awesome. A good horse is rare so if you really like him then you should get him. It took us 2 years to find the horse we have now so if you found a horse you like rite away your lucky and should take advantage of the situation by buying him.
2007-03-13 12:08:10 · answer #9 · answered by TBfan 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well... before we get ahead of ourselves let me say, other "perfect" horses will come around. I know thats hard to imagin but its true. now, toanswer the question, you need to sit down with your dad ( who is most likely looking at this from a financial point of view) and see exactly what his reasons are for wanting to wait. then show him your arguments. then sit down and weigh both side then make a decision. owning your ownhorse is a big comitement financial and timewise so think about it good and hard before making a decision.
but if your sure then a little persuasion can go a long way :) good luck
2007-03-14 07:18:34 · answer #10 · answered by Doe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋