Horsie Help?

Question

How can i convince my parents to let me get a horse? They are very narrow minded lol. I sent them a pic of the horse of my dreams. They will not allow me to baby sit or sale anything. I think that they were talking it over in their room tonight. I did not hear their anwser. If they bought me one, they would buy it as a 2-16 year old. Wich I would like. Does anyone know some rescues or breeders in Louisiana. BTW I would love a brown and white Paint or solid black QH

Answer 1

First of all, if you are going to get a horse WHO CARES WHAT COLOR IT IS?  That should be about the last thing on your list.  And a 2 year old is too young.  Unless you know how to train, I'd get something 8+.  And since you don't have a horse and are asking your parents for one, I'm sure you don't know how to train.

We don't always get what we want.  I want to be a millionaire and never have to work again but that ain't gonna happen.  I wanted a horse as much as the next girl when I was growing up.  Guess when I got one...when I was 22 and had graduated college and could afford one on my own.  I now have 3 but my parents didn't help me a bit, nor were they obligated to.

Answer 2

umm here are some things you have to remember and think about-

~do you have the room?

~do you have they money?

~do you know anything about horses?

~How long have you liked horses,or is this a thing you just want now?

ect.

some things to think about-

~Do You Really Want a Horse or Pony?

How do you convince your parents to buy you a horse or pony? You first have to decide if it is really worth it and this isn’t just an idea, like dyeing your hair pink, that you’ll get tired of when the novelty wears off.

Your parents will probably remember the time you begged for a hamster, and then after a few weeks it sat ignored on your bookshelf with a smelly cage. You have to understand that having a horse isn’t all fun; sometimes it’s dirty, frustrating, and just plain hard work. Are you sure you want a horse?

Your Long Term Project

Even if you are sure you want a horse you probably won’t be able to convince your parents overnight, or even in a week. It may take months for them to decide to buy you a horse. But don’t give up. Many people have to wait until they are in their 30’s, 40’s or even longer before they get their first horse. Convincing your parents to let you have a horse may be a long term project. You may have to prove you are committed and you might have to make some compromises and sacrifices.

Be Realistic

Be realistic about your situation. If you live in town, horse ownership may be more difficult than if you already live in a rural area. If your parent’s time and budget is already stretched to the limit, there might not be room for a horse. Discuss these things with your parents knowing that they probably don’t like saying ‘no’ but sometimes they have to.

What if they say "Yes, but..."?

Lucky you if they just say yes. But what if the answer is ‘yes, but…’. You might have to convince them. They’ll probably expect: that you do well in school, that you don’t ignore your other responsibilities, that you contribute financially, and that you can prove this isn’t a passing phase and you’ll not forget about your horse a week after you get it.

Whatever their expectations, make sure you have a clear understanding of what they want. (Hey, it never hurts to get things in writing!) Then fulfill those expectations. Do they expect a 70% average in school? Then work for 85%. Is it your job to put the clean dishes away—don’t give them a chance to remind you. Prove to your parents you are absolutely committed and responsible!

Prove You are Committed

You’ll want to show your parents that you are committed to learning all you can about horse care and safe riding too. There are lots of free resources including this and other websites, library books and e-library books and inexpensive clinics and training you might be able to get your parents to take you to. There are clubs like Pony Club or 4-H that you don’t have to own a horse to belong to. Give 110% to proving you can be a responsible and safe horse owner.

Prove You Understand the Expenses

Understand and try to contribute to the cost of keeping a horse. Learn how much it costs to keep a horse. The price you pay for a horse is small compared to the upkeep. Do you know the cost of hay, veterinarian services, hoof trimming and other necessities? What if you have an emergency veterinarian bill? Can you think of ways to help pay for buying and keeping a horse?

Are you willing to make sacrifices to keep your horse? Many adult horse owners will agree they have to sometimes give up new clothes or other items because their horse needs something. Are you will to give up something you want so you can have a horse instead? Are you willing to get a job to help offset expenses?

Consider Comprimses

Be willing to consider compromises. Perhaps owning a horse is out of the question. Here are some alternatives:

Lessons

Part boarding

Leasing

Going to horse camps (either as a camper or employee)

Volunteering at riding schools or riding therapy groups

Getting a part time job in a stable

Can you think of other ideas that would get you learning about and working with horses?

The Real Work Begins

Once you’ve convinced your parents to let you have a horse your work isn’t over. Your job now will be to look after your horse and continue to prove to your parents that buying you a horse was a good idea.

What you need to have a horse~

~saddle

~bridle

~ food

~land

~blanket

~ grooimg supplies

~lots of money to pay for vet bills deworming so on.

~ money to buy the horse

~ saddle blanket

so on there is so much effort and money that goes into buying a horse. and you need to have alot i mean alot of experience with the animal! Buying the horse is the cheapest part even if you buy a horse for $10,000 it will probably cost you more to look after it in the long run! it is a life time comitment, think about it hard! can you really afford a horse? good luck

Answer 3

look around for a couple horses you would like to look at, and ask your parents if you could at least LOOK at them. How old r u? cause i mean i talked my parents into buying a horse wen i was 12 so youre not really ever to young for it :D. And my first horse was a brown and white paint too!! lol good luck

Answer 4

Geesh...first you want us to tell you how to manipulate your parents.....

Then.....you want us to find a horse for you, and a specific color too.....

Perhaps your narrow minded parents were discussing how narrow minded their daughter is....

BTW~I would love to not have to WORK to support my horse habit.  But my mommy and daddy taught me about reponsibility and that money doesn't grow on trees. //*-*\\

Answer 5

Grow up, get a job, move out and finance a horse on your own.

Thats how the rest of the world does it instead of complaining about someone that birthed you into the world, powdered your butt and fed you....

But hey, thats just me realizing that school has about another 1.5 mths till it starts, I sooooo can't wait!!!

Answer 6

there is no way to convince your parents just tlk to them about it and let them flow, nagging them will onyl lead them to believe when u need heaps of stuff for ur horse u will nag and winge, just talk about ur responsibilities towards the horse and keep in mind whenever you go past a horse in the car go look at that horse and look at the reaction to get a clue if you are interested, but u cant keep nagging them. just tell them every once in a while

goodluck

Answer 7

Horses are VERY expensive to own.  I begged for years for a horse and my parents would never give me the money.  Instead my friends mom (who was a millionaire) gave me $1500 to go buy a horse and I did.  I bought an appy/tb, trained and sold him for $3k and then bought a Fjord and sold him for $5500.  Thats how i've done it.  I would recomend leasing before buying.  I leased many types of horses when I was younger, it helps you learn how to take care of a horse without the costs of owning one.

Answer 8

Prove to them that you are dedicated and won't put your horse second to anything. I had the same problem, to prove i could look after a horse properly, i helped a lady with her two horses. I was offered to go and ride them a couple of times a week, but i was soon down with them every day, riding, grooming, mucking out, changing water, even poo picking. having ridden from a young age in lessons, my parents could see that i was never going to give horses up and i was often in a wet, muddy field, in any weather, wind, rain, snow, anything! they where also worried that i would find a new hobby and then my horse would be second best and would be kind of forgotten, but they have said that if i do not look after him properly then he will be sold, as it would not be fair on my horse. but 4 years later, i am down the stables in all weathers and how ever i feel. i went down to get my horse in and feed the day i had an operation on my mouth, so my parents know i am dedicated! also be prepared to give up any money to have!

Answer 9

Well for starters, how about trying the following:

#1 Cleaning your room and making sure that it STAYS clean and tidy.

#2 Making sure that your homework is done and handed in on time.

#3 Sweep the floors in the living room and kitchen without your parents asking you to.

#4 Wash and/or dry the dishes.

#5 Do not fight and argue with your sisters & brothers.

#6 Eat what you are given and don't whine or make "yuck" faces when given it.

#7 Don't talk rudly to adults

#8  Always share with other kids.

#9 Go to bed when you are told to.

#10 Research the pet and breed you want to be 100% certain that it is the right one for you.

# 11 Ask them about getting this new pet in a nice way and don't beg and whine about it.

If 100% sure that if you give those a try, they will see that you are serious about wanting to add a this pet to you life and family. :)

Answer 10

in my opinion, you should be able to work before you purchase your first horse. i've been begging for all the 15 years of my life and nothing close has ever happened.

go to some horse camps, take some lessons.

lessons are the best way to prove to your parents that you can handle it.

and also, you sound quite young. most girls don't ge their own horses until they are VERY serious about riding and have a lot of experience. and i'll tell you right now, babysitting won't cut it if you want to afford a horse.

use a barn's lesson horses until you are more able to keep your own horse. trust me, you'll learn just much riding wise as you would on your own horse.

you don't need your own horse to get AWESOME horsie experience.

so basically, settle for lessons on a school horse until you have a real job or are on your own.

Answer 11

how old r u? do u know anything about horses? get work at a stable to prove your serious!