How can I convince my parents to let me take horse riding lessons?

How do you convince your parents to let you take horse riding lessons?

• Answer:

  Riding lessons are expensive. First make sure the possibility exists in your parents budget. Second..do you have a horse or is there one likely in your future? If so, then you can work the angle that it's much safer for you and your horse to learn from someone who has experience. Riding lessons should include lessons on horse maintenance and basic care as well as how to feed your friend. Getting the horse is only a fraction of the whole. Knowing about it's feed, feet, habits, grooming, blanketing, housing, etc..is information you could learn from someone more experienced. I would work it from that angle. It's an honest sound one :)