I want lessons badly. But my dad's arguments are: it's too expensive and we live far away. I can understand, but I love horses and if I can't have a horse of my own yet I at least want lessons so I can be around them and learn how to ride them. How can I convince my dad to let me have riding lessons?
PS-please no rude answers.
Ultimately, it is going to be your parents' decision, but it may help if you can prove you're responsible. Make sure your school grades are up and KEEP them up, don't miss curfew (if you have one), do your chores, and perhaps take on jobs such as babysitting to pay for part or all of the lessons yourself. If distance becomes the only unresolved issue, it could be much easier to negotiate for lessons.
You can also point out that riding a horse IS a workout, so you would be getting extra exercise, and it's been proven that interacting with animals can build and improve social and leadership abilities in people, which would give you an edge that others your age might not have.
I was in this situation a couple years ago too. Eventually, though, another girl in my class introduced us to a place to ride holistically and in the end it won over, so I started taking lessons again. Most riding barns can be pretty from away from the suburbs and city where most people live, so there's usually a long drive along with riding. If you want to convince your parents, here are a few things you should think about.
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How old are you? If you're eleven or older, you could take into consideration babysitting, dog walking, or doing other odd jobs. If you're older, you could even apply for a real job to help pay for the lessons. If you're younger, then you could offer to do extra chores around the house in return for the lessons.
Once money is covered, the only thing I can say about the long drive is to make sure your parents know how dedicated you are. A good idea might be writing a little paper or making a powerpoint to show the reasons for lessons and how you might be able to pitch in with money or work. If they realize how much you want this, then a weekly or so drive shouldn't be too difficult, as long as they don't have too many other commitments. Also, when looking for a barn, make sure you choose one of the closest ones you can find so it's easier on your parents, but make sure that it's a place where you feel safe, are getting the instruction you feel you need, and are enjoying yourself.
Good luck and have fun!
I have been through the same experience. I live 30-40mins away from my horse riding centre. And after all the years of begging etc. I OWN MY OWN HORSE. You just have to prove to your parents that you will
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* Always go to your lessons and if you have pets take well care of them bahah thats what i did (:
untill one day when i asked them they said i could i just had to prove to them.
and a nice man up the road gave me a horse that was put down a couple of weeks ago :''''''( but i have a new Quarter horse, hes everything i have ever wanted i have loved horses since i was a little kid. <3 my dad was obbsessed and was one of the best equestrian riders in NZ. but he made a mistake and took a short cut.: (but this was in like the 1990's. hes 50 now and he went on my horse andy a couple of days ago first time in like 200billion years
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Well yerr just prove to them you can it also helps if u have a friend that can come and you guys can ride at the same time basically (:
so you can tell your dad that she can take you sometimes and do ALOOOTT of chores. because than you can earn money for the riding lessons.
Well good luck i know you will get lessons sooner or later <<33 xx katie
When he says they're too expensive - does that mean that he currently cant afford to spend the money on them, or is he just using it as an excuse?
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If he cant afford them then I think you need to accept that he cant and leave it at that, but if its the latter, then I guess all you can do is talk to him and explain how much it means to you to ride. Maybe you could offer to help out around the house or offer some of your pocket money towards lessons?
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It is expensive and my parents couldn't afford lessons for me until I was 12. I had to have a job and pay the board myself before my dad got me my first horse at 17. It sucks to wait but you appreciate it a lot more that way too. Now as an adult with kids I understand the sacrifice my parents made just to pay for lessons.
Well I'm just like you i love horses but i cant have one of my own so ask if you can do work around the house or make a deal with him i ll keep my grades up or if your 16 ask if you can volunteer at the riding place or a job. when i turn16 or when i get a enough money i will put myself in riding lessons.
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