I am thirteen, almost fourteen in June. I have wanted a horse my whole life and love them to death. I have sort of owned a pony before. It was kept at my grandparents but it was technically mine because I saw it everyother weekend. Anyways, I want a horse so badly, I haven't spent a penny of my own money since my thirteenth birthday last year. I have $425 or more currently and over summer break, will most likely get a summer job. I know I won't get her this year, but I'm wondering if this is a reachable price/goal to obtain her? PLEASE DON'T BUY HER WHEN YOU LOOK AT HER! PLEASE, THIS IS MY DREAM HORSE. Don't say, you need to worry about vet prices, food prices, tack prices, and boarding prices first... I know that. I'm just asking if the horse is good, if the price is reasonable, and if I could possibly buy her in the next two to three years...

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Based on the ad alone, I'd say she may be a little overpriced. Horses--even nicely bred horses like her--are selling for fairly cheap. Yes, she's nice looking and obviously well-bred and will probably make a nice show horse, but she's green and hasn't started her own show career. My family bought a mare 2 1/2 years ago who is sired by One Hot Krymsun; the rest of her bloodlines aren't too shabby either. She had already been shown some and her training (WP) was well underway. We only paid $5000 for her simply because the market was down and they couldn't find a buyer at their original price. I don't doubt that the horse you picked is a really nice horse; her bloodlines and training thus far are a testament to that. But I think that you can find a similar horse for a lower price, if that's your goal.

Also, keep in mind that those fancy show horses aren't as easy to ride as they look. You're still young and inexperienced (even if you've ridden your entire life). I've found that the really nice show horses are harder to ride and figure out than the backyard-type riding horses. They have so many buttons and it can be hard to figure them out (and then keep them that way). My AQHA gelding (who does the allaround) is maintained by me (an amateur) but we've had to have help from trainers along the way (and still do) to really reach his true potential. I've started horses and ridden green horses for years, but really finessing a show horse takes a lot of experience. My youngest sister's mare is not able to be maintained by a youth rider and stays with a trainer permanently. I could probably do more with her (on my own) than my sister has been able to, but I'm not sure I could take her all the way (in fact, I'm sure I couldn't!). So keep that in mind--you're looking at tons of money in possible trainer fees in order to have a horse who lives up to her bloodlines, maybe even after she's no longer green. It's not as simple as buying a super fancy horse; you have to learn to ride them--and those WP/all-around horses are NOT pushbutton (contrary to what most people believe). I've had more trouble riding those--which is my favorite discipline--than any other type of horse (and I've ridden most). pets question and answers,www.5d2d.com

Also, most summer jobs for young teenagers won't pay enough for you to earn the money to buy this horse (and then still pay for everything else on top of it). Not saying it's impossible, but it's unlikely. Plus, in 2-3 years, this particular horse probably won't be available--she's a nice mare with great bloodlines, and she's a coming 3 year old...the perfect age for a lot of people (trainers, experienced amateurs, etc.) looking to buy a new show horse.

If your experience with horse ownership was limited to a pony you saw every two weeks, I'd suggest that you start with something a little smaller to see if it's really worth it (and to give you some experience). Take some riding lessons if you don't already; spend time around horses daily. Lease a horse if you can. Buy a less fancy horse in the meantime and learn to ride and show, then move up. I think you may realize that a fancy show horse isn't always all it's cracked up to be--it can be harder and more expensive in the long run than buying a $500 trail horse.

I grew up riding, starting with farm horses and then showing. Now I do all-around events at open and AQHA shows.

Of course it is not reachable. pets question and answers,www.5d2d.com

You want the owners to keep her for another three years - though you would have to be earning and saving a lot more than at the moment - and sell her for the same over priced amount as now?