responsible. I am trying to show my parents i am ready to own a horse. How can i show them i am ready. I have 2 dogs that i take really good care of and i have a lesson once a week and go and help with a frieds horse twice a week. What else can i do?
2007-10-31 17:10:22 · 4 answers · asked by soph_elizabeth 2 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
lol come home on time, i never go out. My grades are pretty good. a's and b's. i have a job and could cover most costs. I tried the goal thing but they interpreted it like i was hassling them so now im trying to be good with having an aim(well one that they know about)
2007-10-31 20:04:10 · update #1
You have to be responsible in ALL areas. Do you get good grades in school? Do you come home on time? Do you do your chores? Do you make a fuss when you can't get your own way?
Be patient... I know JUST how you feel, but you will get that horse someday, if you keep working for it.
Good luck!
2007-10-31 17:25:31 · answer #1 · answered by luvrats 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get your friend to mention how good you are at helping with their horse. Also you could get your instructor to tell your parents about how you are able to look after a horse.
Show responsibility by:
-Helping your parents out without being asked with chores around the house. Offer help with shopping, washing etc.
-If you haven't already, take full responsibility for the dogs. Do everything they need to have done- walking, grooming, feeding etc.
-Showing that you understand the time and money keeping a horse involves. Work out how much you would expect to spend per week/ month/ year on the horse and whether you could cover this by yourself. If not, come up with ways you can make up the money. Work out how much time you'll need to spend with the horse and doing tasks like grooming, feeding and mucking out. Write down a timetable of your day and see if you can fit the horse into it.
-Behave yourself well and don't get into arguments with your parents (and siblings if you have any). Be grown up about how you react to problems.
Good luck with it all! Having a horse is a lot of fun and very rewarding.
2007-11-01 12:49:00 · answer #2 · answered by Flugel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ohhh girl, you sound like you have been "bit" !!!my sister, and daughter too..OK.. you make a plan( a goal sheet) and sit with your parents so that its a win win.. example, you feel your showing them, but nothing is happening, so ask them what it is they want from you.. like a better study habits , bring a grade up, help with the cost ( this you can do w/out money) but by asking the barn if you can help the board fee with helping around, or learn to braid manes and tails for shows, this my sister did and she made money from the time she was 10. also look into "lease" you can lease a pony/horse too, so that your parents see the "bug that's bit"..lol to be honest w/ you its so costly, but any kid that loves it should do it,because it keeps them out of trouble,teaches to care and to have responsibilities beyond.. normally grades go up to,because the child wants to keep up with this sport, my sister is 41 now, and has her own barn and loves it more today than ever...hope i helped, and email if you need more thought... :o) peace to you..:o)
2007-11-01 00:29:33 · answer #3 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you thought it thro totally. Can your parents afford it. What if he needs a vet. You must be sure of your finances. If you cannot afford full livery you will have to do it yourself. This means 365 days a year. Even when your sick and even on Christmas day. My horse had a stroke on Christmas eve once and I had to spend the whole of Christmas sleeping on straw bales in the tack room. A mince pie or two helped. Seriously they are a real tie.
2007-11-04 16:28:03 · answer #4 · answered by rubyroo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋