How Do I Convince My Mom To Let Me Get A Horse?

They're really expensive and you have to keep them somewhere. Where will you keep your horse? Coming up with $20,000 would be a great start. FP

You'll never be able to convince them... but you should try to get a job or work for free at the stable near you. You can learn how to do stuff and take care of a horse or a pony and make some cash too. And your mom and dad may be happy to have you get some exercise too.

Sweetie, your question shows how much you have to learn. Mini's are generally too small to ride, and shetland ponies can be contrary little critters. Besides, your parents probably don't know anything about horses either, except that they are expensive, so that is the answer they give: It's too expensive. What you need to ask for first is riding lessons. Look for stables or riding instruction in your phone book. Call the places and ask what is involved and how much it costs. Some places sell lessons in packages of 10 or 12, some places cater to beginners and some cater to kids with show ponies (you might get there, but you probably won't start there). Lessons are usually once a week. It's cheaper and often more fun to start in group lessons, and you want to find somewhere that has some sort of stable management instruction (grooming, feeding, tacking up, and yes, cleaning stalls). Some stables offer that in summer camp, because time tends to be tight for kids during the school year. Find out what clothing is required- most places require boots, and some provide hard hats, some require you to have your own. Anyway, once you have an idea of where you want to ride, what's involved, and how much it will cost, then you can give your parents a more reasonable presentation. As you learn how to ride, you will learn a lot about taking care of a horse, and maybe you will find the horse that is meant to be yours. Good Luck!!

You didn't mention if your parents can afford to buy you a pony. The pony itself is expensive as well as stabling costs. Vet bills are high & I don't know if its feed is included in stabling costs or not. You're asking a lot of your parents since you've never been on a horse. It could be a pretty expensive mistake. Why not ask your parents if you can go to a riding stable instead to see how you like it & how long you remain interested. You also didn't mention how old you are. Maturity usually comes with age although some people are immature all their lives. I would say that if your parents think that you are not mature enough than you probably aren't. And I bet you won't like my answer but your parents would.

Are you going to go out each day and shovel the **** ? feed him?gave him a bath when he rolls in ****?ride him each day?Not go out with your friends because you have to work with the horse? You see there lot of thing you have to do to have a horse? Oh and can you pay for new shows for him to?

how old are u....four???

Parents are usually better equipped at knowing what being responsible means & recognizing it. Simple answer. Be more responsible.If you don't know how, they are right.

Become a cowboy asap!!

yell and scream, throw yourself on the floor kicking and screaming cry and wine as loud as you can, in a public place tell they give in and get you one. Or you could just take them for there word, wait tell your old enough to get a job, save your own money and buy one yourself. Thus showing them how responsible you are. which ever works best for you though.