How could i talk my mom into letting me get a horse ?

Question

1 my parents had horses when i was little so i have experience

2 it take lessons

3 all my extra cash go towards my horse fund i told her when i get a couple grand i would put all the money towards one

4 i help out almost ever day when i am not on here

5 i have made a price sheet of all supplies and monthly cost

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6 i can work of some of the bord

thinks for reading

Answer 1

People really do not listen here! for the people at the top she's just said that she has experience, she's putting money towards her horse and she has experience! And she helps out, oh and can work off some of the board! Jesus Christ!

Anyway, I have done most of this apart from the sheet of financial costs and my mum has almost cracked. I'm just waiting for Wednesday when I can go to my stables and ask about the working board prices(Horse works there so I can get a cut in the board expenses) I think it may work but if I was you I'd lease a horse, this way if you find you can't keep up with the bills you can tell the owner that it isn't working out and give it back rather than if you bought one and you'll be stuck with a horse that you may not be able to sell and can't keep either.

Charlotte x

Answer 2

There are so many of these questions on here and I can't stand them...GET UP OF YOUR A$$ES AND START WORKING FOR A HORSE. Instead of posting questions "Oh how I wish I can get a horse can you help me to convince my parents"

That aint goona cut the $hit.

Answer 3

You sound a bit like me at the moment. I'm so close to getting my dream horse (5yo, 17.2hh, chestnut, TB, gelding). I have all the necessary tack (except saddle), I have a horse fund and I'm working some off board. My grandad's also hopefully going to contribute weekly towards it. He's coming out to have a look on Thursday, Mum's already fallen in love with him.

I just basically got Mum to fall in love with him and worked really hard to try and get him.

Sorry that doesn't really answer the question, it really depends and varies. I don't think there's any one way to convince parents.

I wish you luck!

Answer 4

a really expensive hobby, but should you be looking for an opportunity to talk about with your mom, try looking into wild mustang adoption, they are desperate to find homes for these beautiful animals.  Also bone up on information on horse adoption in general.  saving a life and being prepared to care for that life, can be a wonderful experience. After you have done your home work and contacted some rescue organizations, then talk to your mom

Answer 5

dont underestimate the price for a horse on a yearly cost. depending on your area, quality of horse, about 10,000 per year. thats not including a trailer to transport your horse. volunteer at a working horse stable, and talk with horse owners and trainers first before trying to convince your parents to let you get a horse. this is not an animal you can just absolutely love the first year or two then decide you dont want it anymore.

Answer 6

Do you realize how expensive a horse is???

NOT ONLY food but just the everyday expense of shoes / having the teeth filed down and other medical treatments.

Even when your money runs out the bills and care is still there.

WHAT IS YOUR track record for taking care of an animal???

Answer 7

In my opinion, I think lessons would be the best choice.

A good riding horse is about $1500 and taking care of it a year (with little showing) is about $9000.

But if you really can pay for a horse, GOOD LUCK!

EDIT - For all the people that say 'The people at the top don't know how expensive they are!' better shut their mouths.

Excuse me, but my mom has had 5 horses (2 of them I half owned) in our lives so far, and well, they are VERY expensive. I could go off listing a list of what a horse needs done.

And btw, if your horse is ever injured, surgery can range to $250 - $15k+. Keep that in mind.

Answer 8

I think you are off to a better start than a lot of people who want horses.  You are thinking reasonably, as in you are saving a couple grand, instead of trying to buy a horse for $200.  Try leasing a horse first, it costs a bit less than owning an actual horse.  See how that works out, it will show your mom that you are responsible enough to take care of a horse.  If you having problems finacily supporting one, then maybe your not ready to own one quite yet.  Good luck!

Answer 9

you should use your environment to help you because if you live in a small town then you can ride your horse around instead of a car and that saves money on gas  

Answer 10

I got my first pony 2 months ago.. After YEARS of begging.. I had been riding for 7 years, and my parents didn't have a clue about horses!

I did exactely the same as you. I made a horse fund, a list of what I will get the horse, the monthly/yearly costs etc.

Then after this, I looked for some ponies on the internet on all the sights and printed them out so I had a little booklet of the ponies. I showed them to my parents and things seem to just go from there.. My parents phoned a few people, I even ended up going to belgium for the day to find a horse!! I was in your boots.. Completely, i was desperate for a horse.

So, what you have not made clear is why your parents cannot or just will not get one.. Expense? Livery?

If it is because owning a horse is too expensive, Suggest getting a loan pony where you do not pay for the actual horse or major vet bills, and share is where you just share the livery prices and nothing else.

I know how it feels.. Oh, and by the way, even though I have my pony I still have my horse fund because the actual pony really isn't the expensive part lol :D but i am sure you know that anyway..

A few days ago I spent all of my horse fund on a pink equine bridle and matching saddlecloth :( :( :( .. So now I need to save up all over again because I am going to HOYS :D

Answer 11

Ask her to get you a horse on lease for a while so she can see how committed you are and also for you to see if you are up to the workload. Always make the lease period last over the winter because that is when it is hardest.

Then speak to your mom about maybe getting a horse that you both can share. She might decide that she wants a horse as well and that would help.

Hope that helps

Answer 12

finish your education, get a full time job that pays enough to support yourself and your horse.  It isn't your parents job to pay such a huge expense for something that only you benefit from.

Answer 13

I just want to say, I dont see why people insist on being mean and basically tryin to boost their own ego by putting other people down.... People post questions bc they are looking for answers not ridicule..

Anyway... yes the initial expense of buying a horse is probably to smallest expense you'll ever have from him. But it sounds like you are off to a good start. You really need to talk to your parents, bc your gonna need help with paying for the horse (but you will need to make sure you dont spend alllll of your money on the horse, you need to have money saved up for his care costs). What you need to do is show them your expense sheet and ask them if they will be willing to help with what you cannot afford. Next, you next to extend your knowledge by really reading/researching everything you possibly can about the care of horses to be sure that it is something you and your family can handle. Finally you need to show your parents how responsible you are..... this whole process is really gonna take some time, you need to prepare yourself for that...dont get upset or discouraged  when things are not happening instantly.

Best of Luck to you and Keep at it.... you will get one when the time is right for you :)

Answer 14

Horse are expensive!!!!!!!! Get a job & pay yourself. If not just ask for lessons.

Answer 15

All of those people who said YOU KNOW HOW EXPENSIVE HAVING A HORSE IT need to shut up because obviously you do considering your parents have had a few and also you made i chart so that you know how much it will be

i think you are ready to get a horse considering you are willing to work for it and you seem to know alot about them so i think you will be a good horse owner and if you ever need help you could ask you instuctor and also your parents.

tell your mom that you are willing to work for it and use all the money you earn for your horse and show her the price chart you made

I have been begging for a horse since december and I am finally getting one. I am going to barrel race and my mom said that if i ever win any money that half of it will have to go to her for the horse expenses and the other half must go in my account for collage. Also I am going to have to muck out stalls at the barn to earn and extra lesson each week so that i can get 2 lessons instead of 1. maybey you could work out something like that

hope all this helped  

Answer 16

From looking at your question, it looks to me like you may not have as much experience with horses as you think you do. Horses cost about 100-200 dollars a day, and they require almost 24/7 attention. They are very fragile animals, so it is good to have a vet come over to give the horse a routine check-up. If your mom said no to the horse, i really don't think you would be able to persuade her now. You would need to clean out the stall everyday, feed it the right amount, give it the right amout of water, have its shoes taken care of, and excersize it everyday, and so many other things.......AND you wouldn't help out 'almost everyday', you would be helping out EVERY day.

Answer 17

You're off to a good start. Is there room for a horse where you live, adequate pasture, an enclosed building for shade, weather protection, and to feed oats, hay, water?  Do you have a place nearby where you can buy hay and horse feed.  Perhaps use sawdust instead of hay for  bedding depending on availability and cost.  If there's no running water into your horse's building will you be willing and able take water to it almost daily?

Since a horse is dependent upon you for food and care, will you have the time and willingness for several trips to it every week?    Does the  pasture have trees for shade, this is important.  Are there other kids near you who you could ride with.

Are you OK with having to give up computer and TV time to care for your horse?  Horses need to be curried a few times a week.  Will a family member be willing to help with all that's involved with horse care?

All these ideas and questions seem negative but must be thought about.  If your property has good pasture, trees, a building ready for your horse, then it seems all systems are "go."

Can you mount and dismount without help?  Now that's important!  Can you get the bit and bridle in and out of the horse's mouth?  How about cinching up the saddle so it won't swivel upside down.

Lots to consider.     Good luck.