hi i love horses so much well i just got over the fear of them because i was bucked off three years ago. but i am at a horse dude ranch right know i ride 9 hours a day and my dad knows how much i love horses im going to a boarding school thats big on horse back riding. in to years i realllyyy want a horse but my dad says no my mom tells me to work on em' and he gets madder and madder every time i ask. how do i convince him im ready for a pony??
2007-08-09 15:29:31 · 3 answers · asked by QwertyHorsie 2 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
As much as horses are wonderful additions to one's family, they're very costly to keep. Have you thought of how much feed, boarding, farrier, vet checks, tack, blankets, grooming things, and floating teeth will cost per month? You and your mom may see a cute fun pony, but your dad probably sees $600-1300 a month down the drain. Do you plan on helping with the financial responsibility? That's one of the biggest and most important responsibilities of horse ownership, and many people aren't always ready for that aspect when they get their horse. The price of the horse is the cheapest fee you'll pay for it in its entire life (can be around 40 years). That's a big and ricey commitment. If you have the time and the financial resources, list out what your horse's monthly costs would be. Do your research for different stables, farriers, vets, etc. and show him that you've put a lot of effort into being responsible for finding good care and thoughtful for thinking of the cost. If you actually decide to get a horse, please look into adopting a horse from a local farm. http://www.petfinder.com lists horses that are perfectly sound and healthy but in need of a home and an active owner to work with it. Good luck!
2007-08-09 15:44:50 · answer #1 · answered by dolce 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Get a job that makes it so you can pay all or most of the upkeep yourself.. that's it.. One big reason parents don't get horses for their kids is money.. even if they can afford it, if for some reason you find something else down the road that interests you more, or you are too busy to keep up with the care.. that is a HUGE amount of money to lose.. If everything else is good.. (they have the financial ability to buy a horse, and/or the property and shelter for a horse) maybe the show of responsibility will help.. If not.. it will get you that help you save up money so maybe one day you can get one for yourself.
2007-08-09 16:24:25 · answer #2 · answered by kaijawitch 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start eating hay.
2007-08-09 15:57:00 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 5⤋