How to convince my parents to let me buy a horse?

Question

I've been riding since I was 4 (I am now 15) and know about horses, and I can completely take care of one on my own. I've leased 3 different horses, a QH, a TB, and a TWH, and I took complete care of the TB and TWH. I know about the expense, too. The barn I ride at now (where I lease the QH) is nearby, and it's inexpensive as well.

So I've got the experience and the necesseties. And I've found the perfect horse. She's a chestnut TB mare, 8 years old, off the track but thoroughly schooled in dressage, and she's only 10 miles away from me. I have $3,000 saved up, but she only costs 2,000, so I'll have 1,000 left over for expenses like the tack & care items. The monthly board (which includes feed, board, and water) is about $200. That's how much I'm paying to lease the horse I ride now.

My parents are both lawyers, so I know we can afford the extra expense of the vet & farrier. But they still refuse. How can I convince them to let me try her out & buy her?

Answer 1

It seems to me that you are very responsible. I too am 15, and ive had my horse for two years now. I dont take complete care of her though. My grandparents and my aunt pay for everything. If i had the job and the money, i know i could take 100% care for my horse. And you are much more respnsible than i am. You can do it, you just need to get your parents to see that. Its not fair for your parents to make you wait until your 18 to buy your own horse, if you do it now, then you can really know how to take care of your horse. Then, you wont be on your own trying to pay for you and this horse. This will help you learn how to live your future paying for her and yourself. I dont see why your parents will not allow you to buy the horse.

Answer 2

Wow, you're lucky you can afford a horse. I don't think I'll be getting a horse of my own til I'm in my 20's (I'm the same age as you.)

What I do whenever I want something really badly is that I try to pick a good time to ask my mum. Like if she's had a bad day at work or something, I'd wait until she was in a good mood and wasn't thinking about paying the bills. I guess you can do this, just make sure to pick the right time to ask them.

Before you ask them though, make a list of the reasons why you should own a horse. Have these memorised in your mind, and these will help convince your parents.

If they are worried about responsibility, tell them that you already have $3000 saved up. This will hopefully make them realise that you are determined to get this horse and you haven't spent your money on other things, and that you aren't expecting them to help pay for it.

The main thing though is don't nag them. If you keep begging them for a horse they will probably just keep saying no.

I'd ask them again like once a week - this will show your parents that you aren't going to get angry if they say no, and it will also remind them that you would still like one.

If they keep saying no, ask them why.

And if they keep saying no, say something like "Please, this is the only thing I am asking for, I've done heaps of research and I know what owning a horse involves. I promise to take full care of it, and if I don't, you can sell it."

Good luck =)

Answer 3

Say mom dad I have been riding for 12 years now and I think I am ready for a horse of my own. I have it all figured out I  saved up $3,000 dollars and the horse I want is $2,000 and I will have $1,000 dollars left over so I can by tack etc....And all you have to pay for is vet, boarder, farrier,etc. And if they give you any BS then say what is the reason I can't have one?

If they say something like because we said no, then you say I'm sorry but I can't take no for an answer I must get a good answer instead of no, If they say anything negitive say Mom Dad your both lawyers and you make good money, and we can own a horse and still have alot money left over for food, gas, etc.....and most girls out there my age would love to have a horse but they have parents that don't have great jobs like you guys do.....Now please can we get one.

Good Luck Hope this helped

Horses are amazing creatures to own I have 6.

Answer 4

well first its gonna cost for than a 1000 dollars to get desent gear for ridin, and just talk to ur parents about it

Answer 5

Explain to them how important it is to you, and show them the cons of raising a horse. For one, it is an excellent way to learn some responsibility. Also, riding is a great excercise, plus you'll have to run the horse too. Explain how much happier you'll be. And explain to them that having a horse is not as dangerous as most people think! I have a horse, and he is by far the jewel of my life. I would never ever trade him for anything. Surely if your parents care about you they will understand how much it means to you =] Good Luck

Answer 6

ask them why not? it is YOUR money, not theirs. It wouldn't really be any different for them.

Answer 7

you sound like you really deserve a horse1 just tell your parents!!! they will probably be proud you took the initiative and help with money!! just explain how long you have been riding and how you took care of the horses you leased and the money you saved. try and make them see things from your perspective, but dont push it too hard coz they might hate the nagging and get very angry. good luck.

Answer 8

I'm 13 and i was finally able to convince my parents to get me a horse.  

Mabye some of these websites will help

Good Luck!

Answer 9

well from what i can tell youve done well to save all the money and stuff i dont see why you shouldnt geta horse..explain to them how much htis means to you, how responsible you are, and how much happier youd be..haha i got my horse one night by a dare of eating sushi..my dad didnt think id eat it bu ti did and he had to get me a horse..you seem to have everything figured out . i hope you get your horse hse sounds great

Answer 10

I can guarentee you there is something up with the horse you are looking at. A TB with lots of dressage training is not going to be 2000 unless it has a rather large problem. Anyway, with your parents (thank God mine understand that they are not just horses they are my life) I would ask them to give reasons for why they do not want you to have a horse. They will probably have valid reasons so discuse it with them calmly. My mom uses Jazz for threats. If I let my grades drop for no reason or really s***w up big time she has left no doubt that in my mind that I probably will never see him again. He is a nice horse and she thinks he would fetch enough for a nice vacation or a cheaper car. And a trainer in the area has left a standing offer for him..... Anyway I know some parents are hard to convince so good luck.

Answer 11

hay

im 14 nearly lol

i have had this problem with my parents before

i think that they should let you and u are obviosly very knowledgable on horses

also you have saved up for one

have you got a place to keep it?

also realize that it will cost more than 1000 dollars because the farrier, vet, dentist, feed and all the accesories

if you think you should get a ghorse and can afford it keep trying

i did HEAPS of work with my parents untill they let me get one but i already had 2 lol

they let me get it in the end

keep trying

tell them how much you want one and have saved and u are ready to take on a huge responsibility

hopefully they will give in

happy riding

Answer 12

I don't see one problem why U shouldn't buy a horse! Your paying for it and every thing! That's a tough one... I don't see why they wouldn't want U too. You should ask them why they don't want U too.

I REALLY hope  you get your horse! U sound like a nice responsible girl! :-)

Good Luck! :-D

Answer 13

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 your life and family. :)