How do I convince my mom and dad into getting me a horse?

Question

I have been riding for almost 6 years. People at the barn I take lessons at have been riding the same amount or LESS and already own a horse. I have my own saddle and stuff and i do english riding

Answer 1

it took me a few years of proving my self to my parents that i was born to ride english.

i took my friends horse into a horse show and proved that its what i really want to do by getting all firsts of twelve classes.

now im taking my horse to the appaloosa world and we are going to jump 4'

just keep proving yourself

Answer 2

Don't beg. If they don't think your ready, you aren't. Don't push it. They give you lessons, right? Leave it at that.....for now.

Show them (but don't actually tell them) how much you want this. Actions speak better than words.

Horses cost A LOT! Just don't push them. I didn't and guess what, I am bringing my horse home in the spring.

Answer 3

I have been riding for 6 yrs too..... still no horse. Are you old enough to get a job? You could get a part time job to cut down the costs of your horse. I am allowed to get a horse if I can pay for it. Think about leasing for 6 months to show your parents you are committed

Answer 4

Have to work at it!Took me 10 years!

Answer 5

I'm in the same conflict. I've been riding for not even a year though. I would recommend LEASING a horse first to find out if you like it, and if it's the right horse.

-- Do research

--Pick a breed

-- Talk to horse owners.

-----Hope i helped!!

Answer 6

I myself have always wanted a horse, and I've been asking my parents just about since I started riding. I'm 18 now and I've been riding for over 6 years. Respect your parents wishes and leave it as a dream for the future, no matter how hard that may seem. After college, that is one thing that I'm going to do...buy my own horse!!!

Answer 7

How many lessons are you taking a week? If it's 2 or more look into half leasing (usually ride 3 days a week with 1 or 2 being lessons). Find out how much it will be, then sit down with your parents and explain the price difference and how much it will improve your riding. Also explain that it gives you some of the benefits of having your own horse without costing them as much.

Once they agree to that, do the same for a full lease, then finally to buy. It will be a process and might not go as well as you like, but if you sit down in a mature manner, hand them the facts, and don't whine or beg, they might start to see your point of view.

And don't forget to thank them for all their work so far. Thank the for the lessons, the saddle, the car rides, everything! Make them understand that you appreciate them. Everyone wants to be appreciated and it will bring their defenses down to listen to what you have to say.

Good luck! And never give up. It will happen eventually.  

Answer 8

I recently got a horse, and the best way to do it is to impress your parents with a lot of research about specific breeds, what you will need to buy, etc. Then you may want to try leasing a horse of the breed you want. For example, I thought I really wanted an arabian, but after leasing one, I realized I actually wanted a quarter horse. Shortly after, we purchased one! Just keep trying!

Answer 9

Well, do they question whether or not you are going to be able and/or willing to take care of the horse?  Do they have the money and room to provide for the horse?  These are very important questions.  Maybe you could get a part-time job to help offset the expense of the horse, volunteer at the stables to show them that you have the knowledge and dedication necessary in a horse owner.

What you could do is sit down with your folks to see what they are looking for, or what they would expect from you before they make such a big decision, then you can start making decisions about what you need to do to prove to them that you are responsible enough to take this on.

Good Luck to you!

Answer 10

i am 14 and work at a my ranch to afford ALL of my horses expenses: board, vet, feed etc. my mom FINALLY agreed to let me get my boy two years ago after me riding for like 9 years. working for what you want makes it so much worth it.

Answer 11

well, i faced this same problem up until a few months ago. you should start off by taking more responsibility around the house. do things your not asked to do, keep your room clean. and also if you have any other pets, start taking extra care of them. but personally, i would wait until june to get a horse. because now with schools starting soon, you may not have alot of time to go to your barn each day and care for your horse.  but seriously, if you want to get a horse now...please consider leasing or half-leasing a horse for awhile. i was half-leasing my horse for about 8 months before i took the next step and bought him.

Answer 12

lol well i had it realy easy for my i started just helping out at a barn when i was 9 becuase i wanted to be around horses, well eventualy they started to give me free lessons then like a year after i started there they gave me a horse for free. well she was old and i only rode her for a year after i got her. Eventualy i starte dto beg my mom for a horse to ride it took 5 years and I eventualy did convince her, you have to show your parents that your responsible maybe try and pay for half teh horse, and half teh costs of keeping the horse.

Answer 13

I rode for 10 years and never got a horse. When I turned 18 and moved out, I bought one myself.