Aleks asked:
I have been riding for a while now and want to buy my very own horse. My parents still don’t think I am ready (riding for 1 year and a half). My parents said we will talk about it. Then, my dad said to write down 10 reasons on why I should be able to get a horse. Also, since I will pay for the couple of reasons on how/ why they should pay for the horse and then me some. A brief description about myself:
I am very responsible (owning 1 dog and many fish).
I am very dedicated and have the time to take care of the horse.
But, remember my parents won’t think my description is a valid reason either. So PLEASE HELP ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Oh, by the way I am only 13.
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why not lease a horse at first to see if the responsibility suits you? They are a real labor of love. Good luck
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ok first of all riding for inly a year and a half is not experienced enough for you to buy a horse and know how to care for him/her. buying a horse is a HUGE responsibility, and much harder and different from feeding a dog and occasionally walking or playing with him/her. A horse is very expensive and needs to be excersised, groomed, fed , stall mucked, checked over for injury/illness, bathed, clipped etc.. every day so u should re think this i have been riding for 10 years and still dont have a horse. my friend had a horse but she broke her leg and became perminently lame so my friend was stuck paying for an injured horse that she cannot ever ride again.
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I told my parents this and I got a pony: This is something I am dedicated my life to until the horse dies, I will take it with me after I graduate high school, I will keep up on my school work my grades won’t fail, I will take the best care of the animal, meaning provide everything it needs. Also I told them some facts on horses, tell your parents facts on a breed of horse you want. Also try to get a job on a farm or something to help pay for vet bills, board, farrier, ect.
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well sorry to say but owning a horse you need more experince and owning a dog is eaiser then a horse to me it doensnt sound like your ready but get more experince before you get a horse i owned horses all my life and riding sence i was 2 i know wat im talking about my friends say the same things and u first need to know lots about horses
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i think u should just take it slow.
u should wait till you have been riding, leasing,taking care of, learning about how to take care of horses for a Little longer.
if u’ve only been riding 4 only a year.
if u lease it will be easier 4 u to know which horse to get, how respect full and experienced ur own horse will have to be.
MY POINT IS to just take it slow or just to KISS (Keep It Simple Stupid).
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Most important, kids involved with horses are much less likely to get involved with drugs and alcohol. If that don’t get’em I don’t know what else to tell you.
It will teach you to be more responsible.Horses give you confidence and build your self esteem. Horses make you happy.
Just for the record my parents got me a pony when I was 5. Dad taught me the basics the rest I learned myself. You’ve been riding for long enough to know you love it.I wish you all the luck in the world.
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First of all, you are 13, so you probably would need some help with the horse. Also, it can be very costly and time consuming (just making sure you know). I got into horse riding when I was about 11 or so. Horse riding can be very fun and enjoyable and you can make tons of new friends that love horses too. If you are responsible, negotiate a deal with your parents. As long as you chip in on the cost and take care of it, you can keep it, if you lose interest in it, it’s off and on its way. That was the deal I made with my parents and I am now the owner of 3 horses, a mule, and a pony. Also, my parents let me get a horse so (as my dad says) it could “toughen me up” (no idea how) but at least I’m outside doing something instead of watching TV and being a couch potato. LOL. Also, you can learn about how to care for and bond with your horse. But with a horse, you can probably plan on taking a few good spills if you plan on riding.
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Sorry.. But i don’t think you’re ready… I am 16 and have been riding for 7 years and I just now bought my first horse for $1000 with my own money. Riding for 1 1/2 years isn’t very long in the scheme of things and even if you are a confident rider.. You must know a lot about the care of horse.. and mind you, you can’t learn everything you’d need to know out of a book… It takes years of hands on experience.. coming across different problems and knowing what to do and how to do things right.. and to know when something might be wrong with your horse when there is no clear sign. And I admit, I don’t know everything, but in all the years I’ve been riding I’ve learned so much more out of the saddle than it, spend more time at the barn hanging out and learning! As a guideline, I’d say you should take lessons for at least another year and a half then look into a nice mount to LEASE.. I leased 2 different horse for years prior to buying my own. Keep riding!
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Owning a horse requires a lot of hard work, responsibility and dedication. Perhaps explain to you parents that it will help prepare you for the “real world.” In order to get anywhere in life, you will have to work hard. As in the real world, you’ll get knocked down, insulted, discouraged, etc. Owning a horse will teach you the tenacity to jump right back up and not allow obstacles get you down. Like when you’re thrown from your horse, you HAVE to get back on. Right? There are so many kids nowadays going down the wrong path. Having a horse will keep you so busy, it will keep you from heading down the wrong path and give you the confidence to achieve anything you want in life.
I’ve learn so much from growing up with horses and it has catapulted me through college and into a successful career.
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I honestly don’t think you are ready to have your own horse. There is way more to horses then having enough time and being responsible although both are very important. You need tons more knowledge then what you have now, most would still consider you a beginner. Buying a horse is not something to rush into every they are big, expensive animals and need lots of special care. I think you should wait until you are at least an intermediate rider. Only riding for 1 1/2 years isn’t that long. I rode for 4 years before I got my own horse and in my opinion I wasn’t ready either. I had to learn a lot quickly and I still made mistakes that I should have made because I did not have the knowledge. My suggestion for you is to look into leasing a horse, this way you have a feel to what it is like to own your own horse but you don;t have the full responsibility or cost. You could also taking a few more lessons a week!!!
Don’t worry one day you will have a horse and you will be ready!!!
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Why don’t you just lease ahorse for the time being? That will prove to your parents that you can handle, you won’t have the upfront expense, and you can get out of it easily if you have to. There’s so much that goes into owning a horse, much more so than a dog or fish. I think leasing first would be a good idea for you. If it works out, get your own horse. Your parents and you will then know if you are absolutely ready for that kind of responsibility.
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Okay first if your dad says that you need to write down the reasons that you want or need a horse than I would. Your parents just don’t want to spend the money the you not want to do it. Having horse and going to school is really hard work that’s what I’m doing to. Just talk to you parent and let them see why you want that. About the horse now I don’t know about how good you are at riding but you need to get a horse that fits you. I would say that you would need a older horse if you would get a younger horse that has not had allot of training the you might not know what to do. You do not need the most high priced horse out there. That is what allot of people will say but its not true. I don’t know if what you want to do with your horse rodeo, jump, trail ride but you need to just get to know him of her if you would get on.
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A good way to show your parents your ready to own a horse is to start helping to take care of one. Ask around at the stable you ride at and see if you could help any of the owners. This is a good way to get more experience around horses, get to know the other people at your barn and show that you are responsible enough to own a horse. Also if your parents are worried about the money many barn owners will work with you and possibly take a little off of the board if you are willing to help around the stables doing different things. But mainly spend as much time at the barn as you can. If you truly want to show your ready get as much experience as you can.
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My advice, wait a few more years before considering buying a horse. Even though a year in a half seems like a long time, in horse years, it nothing. You are only 13 years old, there is no way you could possibly take care of a horse on your own without your parent’s help. I am not saying you are irresponsible or anything, but looking after a horse is VERY different than looking after a dog and fish. Continue with lessons. Good luck!
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I had to do something similar-
A few reasons that I stated (and really they are soo true):
1) One big thing that convinced my parents is that with your own horse you will be spending allot of time with him/her. This allows you to be in a safe environment away from drugs/ alcohol, bad parties etc. Every parent wants to protect their kids from this and if you have your horse your not going to want to/ have time for do that stuff anyway.
2) Horses are good for you, they are relaxing and riding helps you gain balance and coordination. I don’t know if this is true for everyone but I get better grades at school when I spend alot of time with horses as well.
3) And the one that really will tug at their heart strings if you rescue a horse from a shelter you are saving a life! This is what i am doing and its perfect!
4) Also being around horses opens up many opportunities for jobs/ careers that you might not have thought about if you weren’t around them. Vet, farrier, trainer, acupuncture, and a ton more!
These are just a few, hope I helped some. Good luck!
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fyi- riding for 18 months does not mean you can ride well (not saying u can’t, riding for any length of time guarantees nothing) let alone lease or own a horse. I don’t know you or your parents so I can’t exactly vouch for you or give reasons why you should own a horse….but here
if you can come up with legit. answers to these, show your rents and let them see how you have thought about what you want and why and how things are going to work out…
(these are just some questions that may help)
do you have an instructor who will go with you to look at purchasing a horse that is sound and sane that you will be able to ride
have you thought about where you would keep it, who will pay for vet and farrier visits, who will pay for grain and hay, will you have the tack you need, where will you be able to ride, how will you get to your horse to take care of or ride it, will you be having lessons (which I suggest) and if so who will pay?
if keeping at your house- will you clean up around the barn, where will the manure go, can someone come to pick it up, how will you take the horse to the vet in case of an emergency, do you have necessary medical equipment at your house?
*****also— try finding a horse to lease and show your parents over the leasing period that you are truly committed to owning a horse!!!
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sorry but you probably aren’t ready for a horse. really think about it do you have coomitment to get up an hour or two before usual to go take care of a horse even when you’re sick. and you don’t have nearly enough riding time to own one. you should be riding about 3 + years before you get a horse. a horse is a lot different then a dog and way different than fish. you need more experiance and think it over more. sorry i know you didn’t want to hear this but you need to know this. but in the mean time keep getting more ride time and experience. then in a year or two try leasing a horse so you get a good taste of ownership before you totally devote yourself to your own horse. good luck!
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Well, when I was younger and in school, I was the only one of my siblings who wanted a horse, which I got. I am also the only one who wasn’t in trouble with the law or married by the time I was 16. All that was thanks to my horse!! So, tell them you would stay out of trouble with a horse, who would be your best friend (other than your parents, of course..lol) There is one good reason I can think of.