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HoW To GeT A HoRsE2007-11-24 21:16:16

I really want a horse!!

I am jumping about 2'3. I have only been riding for 10 months. I am willing to give up everything to get a horse. I am old enough to drive so I can go to the stabes whenever I want. I am willing to go to the stables every day to ride. I don't mind doing any of the dirty work like mucking stalls. I understand that horses are a ton of work, but i am willing to do anything. Money is not the problem. The problem is my parents won't let me get a horse or even consider getting one. How can I convince them to let me get a horse? Do you think it sounds like I am ready for a horse?

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Sounds like you have the passion to have a horse. Have you ever mucked stalls for any length of time? It gets old fast. I remember that feeling well, and I've had several horses since. I would first start by showing how serious you are by doing the work you described. My parents were the same way and my first horse was given to me after doing lots of hard work and showing I was serious about horses. 30+ years later I still ride and still feel the same love of horses. If you purchase a horse, keep in mind, you get what you pay for! I've rescued a few and they have been the most challenging of all that I've owned. I understand your parents side, horses can be dangerous (after so many years of riding just yesterday my tb rescue bucked me off with NO WARNING and trust me I'm lucky to be alive. This happened after a year of dressage training and he'd been going well). Show them just how serious you are, stick to your guns and I promise, you will have your horse. Keep in mind, it may not be tomorrow but eventually every person that has a deep passion for horses finds a way. Good luck, and always wear a helmet!

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Elaborate on money is not a problem. Horses are expensive, bills can run into the thousands. Your parents may not think your responsible enough. Also, you're 16 and will probably be off to college in only two years! A horse is a lifetime commitment.

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I don't think you are ready for a horse. Get a job, get your own place to live, and then you might be ready for a horse. That is a large animal that requires a ton of resposibility, take care of yourself first, then try a horse.

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Go to a Pet Shop And Buy A Horse !!!!

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Even thou money may not be this issue, it's probley an issue to your parents. So if your old enough to drive im sure your old enough to get a J.O.B. then talk to your parents about it. They might think diffirent or just wait till your an adult and get one. I have been around horses for a long time, and sayin you have no problem cleaning up after them is one thing but really doing it is much diffirent!Sorry to be mean but that's the way life is in these situations.

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Man, I know JUST how you feel! There were times when I was nearly sick, I wanted a horse so badly.