im 13 and really want a horse
i started lessons at 6 and help out at my yard in the school holidays and sometimes at weekends. money wouldnt be an issue either. my yard has spaces so the horse could be on working livery there. i have 2 guinea pigs and some fish, i am the one that takes care of them mostly. i know how to take care of a horse from working at the yard and helping my nana because she has 2 shetlands. i have a lot of free time for the horse too. my sister also wants a horse so we could share it. i dont think my parents think im responsible enough and whenever i ask them they say 'they dont have time' but it would be me not them taking care of it. they dont like my school either, the school they want me to go to is really close to my yard, and ive said i would go to that school if i could have a horse.
how can i persuade them?
Well, try making it easier on them. Show them that you are more than capable of taking care of your own horse, and that you are responsible. Try leasing a horse first. And, then when you get more experience, save up your money to buy one. Your parents will probably be more open to the idea of you having a horse, if you help cut the costs with them. Good luck!;)
My parents bought me my horse, Boo, when I was 12 after I had a bad riding accident and decided to keep riding. That showed them I was dedicated enough. If I were you, I would ask my parents if it would be possible to lease a horse first . Leasing is just like borrowing. Maybe that would make them see you're up to the challenge. Good luck:) I hope you find your perfect horse soul mate.
If they're avoiding the subject then it's likely money is an issue, not all parents tell their children about financial difficulties.
Have your nana try to persuade them also
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I hate immature people that always ask this question.
How exactly do you think you're going to get to and from the barn? Is it within walking or biking distance? They ' re the ones that have to drive you out there however many days per week. Also, what makes you think they can afford it? Do you know how much they make and how much money they pay for food, shelter, utilities, transportation, debts , schooling, etc? You don't know any of this so stop assuming money is not an issue. They're your parents, they have no obligation to tell you how they spend their own money. If they say no though, you just have to suck it up and deal with it.
There will be no persuading them if you think that going on a crusade is going to help matters any. Demanding a horse will turn to be a flat out no, begging will change their minds, and crying will make them turn around and walk away.
The best thing you can do right now no is to keep your trap shut and show more responsibility. They've probably watched your waning interest in the animals you already have so that doesn't give them much incentive to spend huge amounts of money. Get your homework done and help out around the horse. Instead of "persuading" them, show a little initiative.
