 01:10:07 Tommy he/him| -HEE Click- my first w filly ever |
01:09:07 Vetta/Chrome| I meant it as more of a joke... |
01:08:43 Cali | Kale | Calz| Let's not do that. That comes across as begging. And not chatspeak. Spell out your words |
01:06:58 Vetta/Chrome| Yk how whizbars Wishlist lets you wish for things? WHO said I can't pray to the hee gods to give me things 🤨 |
01:05:22 Sweet/Trash Panda| I've been cracking down on myself about keeping pretty horses even though they have zero use lmao |
01:04:12 Sun's Spl TB's| Once upon a time I did Sweet, but now on my main at least I have a ton of pretty quest horses so I am alright xD |
01:03:59 Rapcoon | Jester 01:03:42 Rapcoon | Jester 01:03:35 Sweet/Trash Panda| Anyone else feel bad FR pretty horses? Because same |
01:02:34 Crowley | Myth| This is going to be interesting. |
01:02:30 Sweet/Trash Panda 12:59:14 Royal/Breez RIP
I have a total of 442 ebs ;-; |
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I second what Sunset said. Beginner riders jumping straight into ownership is a horrible idea. I like the idea of helping out with someone elseÂ’s horse. |
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Wildwood, based on what I have read through here, I honestly agree with your parents. You should find a local stable to work for to earn possibly money and/or lessons to familiarize yourself much better with horses and riding in general. You need a lot more experience if you want to own your own horse. Plus, no matter the price you get the horse for, they will always be at least $5-$6k within the first month, and that's not including boarding fees.
I suggest you stop begging your parents for a horse and show that you are both responsible enough and passionate enough to care for, love, and cherish the company of any horse, even if it isn't your own. Maybe, one day, you'll earn your own horse! Or, it might take until you get a stable career/job and have the funds to purchase your own as an adult. That's how most of us have gotten to purchase our horses. For example, my QH boy, River, was bought for $600. So I jumped in and was like, "I'll go broke if I don't buy this horse, heck yeah!" and within 2 months of owning him and getting him comfy, my mom's mare ripped his chest open. Cost both me and her $5 grand EACH to stitch him up! (Mind you, this was in pricey California) But the injury was that bad!
So, as I repeat myself, you need to show your parents just how much and how badly you want a horse by working for it and earning the chance to own one :) |
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I would recomend telling them all the stuff a horse can teach you. |
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Horses are a massive responsibility. It really is like having a child and I'm not joking. I had two horses and honesty all of my money went to them, their feed, their care and tack. I couldn't ever take days off, if I was sick that would suck. I still had to go out and clean stalls. Occasionally and only if I was extremely sick (like 104° fever + ER visit) would my sisters help out. I also could never sleep over at a friend's house or be out late since no one would feed my horses in the AM. I also had to work night shift so I could pay for my horses because my parents wouldn't. Horses are a ton of work, if you can push through it and do it good for you but I recommend leasing first and understanding what you are getting into. |
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I read through what others have said and I agree with them 100%. Horses will DRAIN your money. I leased this one pony (on free lease as my mom was friends with the owner) and we paid a lot of money. Leasing and owning a horse are extremely expensive and lots of work. Also as you said you are a beginner, I would recommend either continuing with lesson or part boarding. Once you are more advanced then I would look into leasing or buying. You Should be confident around all types of horses before getting your own. |
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Captain Marvel said:
Wildwood, based on what I have read through here, I honestly agree with your parents. You should find a local stable to work for to earn possibly money and/or lessons to familiarize yourself much better with horses and riding in general. You need a lot more experience if you want to own your own horse. Plus, no matter the price you get the horse for, they will always be at least $5-$6k within the first month, and that's not including boarding fees.
I suggest you stop begging your parents for a horse and show that you are both responsible enough and passionate enough to care for, love, and cherish the company of any horse, even if it isn't your own. Maybe, one day, you'll earn your own horse! Or, it might take until you get a stable career/job and have the funds to purchase your own as an adult. That's how most of us have gotten to purchase our horses. For example, my QH boy, River, was bought for $600. So I jumped in and was like, "I'll go broke if I don't buy this horse, heck yeah!" and within 2 months of owning him and getting him comfy, my mom's mare ripped his chest open. Cost both me and her $5 grand EACH to stitch him up! (Mind you, this was in pricey California) But the injury was that bad!
So, as I repeat myself, you need to show your parents just how much and how badly you want a horse by working for it and earning the chance to own one :)
I havent been begging for a horse
Rockies Warmbloods said:
I would recomend telling them all the stuff a horse can teach you.
I have done that |
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I've had horses for less than a year and I've spent thousands of bucks. Hay is a never ending money pit and skinny kids decide they need tons of expensive grains. I had an elder mini horse mare and she had to get vet treatment and then get euthanized because of a brain tumor. Who would have ever thought the slightest head tilt was something bad? What if you get a horse, as a BEGINNER mind you, and then your horse has an unexpected medical issue? Words can't express how much of a money drain horses are. Any money that is made goes straight to them, there isn't barely any room to get something for you. Try dealing with a colicing horse for the first time, on your own, without any help accept a brief phone call. All you can do is pray that you can keep your dearest friend alive. That's what I had to do with my mare. You are way too inexperienced to deal with these kinds of problems. As a newer rider, your love for horses will be drained away. Horses are the only thing that keeps me sane and, when my mare had to be put down, I didn't even want to go to the yard to see my other horses. Think about your future and the future of those wallets! If you truly love horses, don't jump in on them so fast. Edited at January 15, 2019 10:25 PM by GreysAnatomy Stables |
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the best thing s learning rider can do is to ride a ton of different horses. i wouldn't buy unless you're more experienced. Master all the school horses your barn has, then half lease and full lease a few different horses, which will give you plenty of owning experience. hope this helps! |
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Buying the horse is the cheapest, easiest part of the whole situation. Be prepared for 10,000 a year, for a long period of time, then go for it.
Horses always get hurt or sick at the worst of times |
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Las Rosas Negras said:
Wildwood Stables said:
So last night i showed my parents my presentation that i made and i talked to them about owning a horse, they said money is a big reason.so i asked about leasing and they said maybe
Leasing is a good thing, however you need to remember when leasing you also sit on all costs, you need to pay for the vet, ferrier, barn, feed all of it. So if your parrents say money is a big issue, leasing is not a option for you either. Or will you want to be one of those that leases and when the horse gets ill you give it back cause you cant afford the vet bill, which i think is unresponsable and people like that should not even be allowed to own any animal. Leasing means you save the buying part but the rest will be your responsabilty all costs will be yours.
Go to your Barn where you ride, or if someone owns horses around where you live, ask people who own horses there if you can help taking care of thier horse and for doing so they let you ride their horse. This be really a good option for you as you have no costs, only cost you will have is your time, the time you need to help taking care of their horses.
^ I agree with Rosas In general, I highly recommend leasing before owning, or asking about helping to care for a horse. You may feel like you NEED or really really want a horse right now, but if you buy one then can't take care of it properly due to lack of time, funds, etc... then you're going to have to sell it. Keeping a horse because you want it but can't take care of it is not a good idea. It's called neglect.
Since you were talking about asking your parents, it sounds like you're in school. If I were you I'd seriously take that into account. Don't have a driver's license? Take that into account. I don't know your parents' schedules, but they might not have time to drive you to the barn and pick you up every day. You also need to take into account a job. Getting a job doesn't guarantee you an automatic $500+. Most beginner jobs only pay minimum wage or just above it, and will usually have you working only few hours a week, at least in the beginning. I don't know what the minimum wage around you is, but the United States federal minimum wage is $7.25 per hour. So say that's how much you get paid and you work about 15 hours a week regularly. After working 70 hours (around 4-5 weeks) , you'd have made just over $500. You CAN buy horses for around $500, but chances are you won't find the nice horse you're looking for for under $700, but say you buy one for $500. Then you are probably going to need to keep working those 15 hours a week so you can afford the boarding fee, food, vet, farrier, tack, treats, etc..., on top of going to school, studying outside school, and making sure you spend some time with friends/have some "you time" (don't lose your friends because you got a job and a horse!). Then in college there's a pretty big chance you will move, and not many colleges, at least around here, have horse stables anywhere near them, but say you figure something out and can keep your horse while in College. You will also have to be working, not only so you can afford your horse, but your car(if you have one), school books and supplies, food, clothing, other necessities, and eventually rent if you decide to live off campus. And remember: spending only an hour or two with your horse is probably not enough time to properly care for a horse.
Honestly? In my opinion, if you really want a horse then wait until after college. Start saving now so you can have some money in the bank, and let it add up over time until you are ready both financially and have the time to take care of a horse. And in the meantime, ask the barn owner about leasing. You will still need to pay for that for sure, but it will give you a taste of what it is like. Maybe even ask the barn owner (or see if you can put an add up in the barn) to see if a horse owner is willing to split the pay & responsibility with you (This, I believe, is called a half-lease) for a month or two and teach you how to properly care for and own a horse. That way you won't have the full responsibility of solely taking care of a horse just yet, and if you figure out it's not gonna work, you will only be doing it for a month or so and can step down from the responsibility after time is up.
I know your intention isn't to neglect a horse- I hope no one's is. But if you can't afford to take care of it or have the time for it, then you will be neglecting it. You can't just take a day off from owning a horse; it's a full time commitment you will have until the horse passes or is sold.
And I wouldn't really take into account too much what your parents would be paying for, because once you go to college or graduate college there's a pretty big chance they won't be splitting the pay with you anymore, especially if you move away. If you do decide to buy, save up enough money so you can afford owning a horse for 6 months to a year (not save up for that long, save up to own the horse for that long) then if your parents do pitch in for a bit, the portion you saved already which your parents are paying can be saved for future fees such as random necessary vet visits (which you should be saving for anyways. They are gonna happen, even if you wrap your horse in bubble wrap and stall them in a padded room. Horses always find a way, lol). On top of what I said, there's probably soooooo much more you should take into account which I'm forgetting. When you start saving, make a list of anything/everything which will cost you money and show it to someone at your barn (if you have an instructor who owns a horse, that would be the person to show it to) and see if they agree with your list and need to add anything to it. Ask them about time management. Heck, ask them anything you need. Your instructor will likely be more than willing to give you tips/help you out, even if you are just leasing or half-leasing.
Plus, figuring out how to manage your time between horse, school, work, and "free time" will show your parents you are ready for the responsibility! :D |
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