Help convince parents to get a horse!?

You have left out if you already ride or get lessons, so the road to getting a horse would be different to if you have no riding experience at all or limited exposure. Getting a horse within the next week is unrealistic, it is a process to look for a horse and find one that is suitable for your needs. The way to begin the process is to sit down with your parents and have a discussion.

Present your parents with a list. Not a "I love horses because they are so cool" list. A list of how horses will help you become a better person and how horses are giving you life skills, that will see you well past these teenager years to become a responsible adult.

They will be impressed with your maturity and possibly more willing to listen to your reasons. Keep in mind the possible financial restraints placed upon your family and other siblings you might have. Horses are expensive and this must be taken into account.

Not all parents are horsy and when people don't understand horses they often think they are dangerous and expensive animals. And for the most part they are actually correct. Having said that, I do think there are certain things we should do for our children.

The fact that you want to get out of the house and become involved in an activity is great. If your already involved with horses (getting lessons) then it is easier to take the next step. Perhaps ask if the entire family could put in towards the horse for your birthday and Christmas present (of course ask if you could get it in advance and say then you would receive NOTHING this December).

I have grown up with horses and I think they are a fabulous teacher of life. You are gaining great responsibility, discipline and life skills by volunteering and working with these majestic animals. Write down a list of what YOU gain/would gain from horses and present it to your parents in a calm and relaxed way, when they are in a good mood.

Skills I have gained from horses include Empathy, compassion, responsibility, time management skills, multi tasking discipline, good work ethic, ability to see tasks that need to be done ability to work on my own - self starter, motivation, ability to follow instructions risk management, good judgment, ability to read animals and body language problem solving, communication, dealing with the public, negotiation, maturity hard work, dedication. I really can keep going. LOL.

Don't let people tell you that you can't have a horse while you're living with your parents. However, you'll have to work VERY hard. You can't just beg to your parents.

You can't just expect them to pay for all of the huge costs of owning a horse while you sit doing nothing. It's a huge financial and time commitment. Expect to spend at least 3 hours with your horse everyday.

The cost of food, board, lessons, bedding and regular medical care (teeth floating, wormers, farrier etc.) really adds up. If you really want a horse, you should do every odd job you can do. Babysit, Mow lawns, Walk dogs, offer to clean the house and do other chores for a weekly allowance.

Keep your grades up too. Just telling them over and over how much you want a horse doesn't show them you're responsible enough. You've got to really show them what you've got.

And also, still be prepared for a no. Even if you can muster the monthly income to pay for 50% or 80% or 100% of expenses, it's still up to your parents. If you can't afford one, you can't afford one.

Try to compramise, ask for lessons, or to volunteer at a stable. Then maybe one day when you yourself can afford a horse, then you might be able to have one. Edit: Someone else made a really good point.

They might want you to get more horse experience under your belt, or lease a horse before you own one (which is a good idea anyway) Edit Again: You should sit down and have a mature conversation with your parents. Tell them that you can make sacrafices for a horse. Maybe you'd be less inclined to pester them about other things, such as boys, or makeup, or curfew, or cars.

Tell them you'll give up going on shopping trips most of the time and it will get you out of the house a lot. Plus if you end up having to resell your horse in college you might get a little of the money back. Not a lot, but a little.

That's your best shot.

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