Thankyou so much to everyone that replyed

I am now getting my own horse.

Im going to see a 16hh bay warmblood mare soon!!

Thanks x

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well, maybe they plan on getting you a pony for your birthday. Maybe you think you know everything about the care of a horse but I bet you don't. It takes a lot of hard work, and it isn't all fun and games. Where ever you ride at, see if you can come down 3 or 4 times a week to help out with mucking,grooming, giving wormer, and that kind of thing to see if you really are ready. I'm almost 15, and i got the sweetest horse, but then found I really don't have the time, so i'm giving him back to the previous owners. Wait til you have your lisence to drive, then get a horse so you can go and be with it when it's good for you, instead of when it's good for your parents.

Hopefully they will get me one one day for my birthday! I heard my parents talking and i heard my mum say "well..maby we can get her a pony for her christmas"..and my dad went mad "No way!"....

i went thru the same thing. the best i could do is lease a horse. if thats all your parents will let you do, then its better than nothing. my dad is really strict and the only way i was able to get one (streak, the horse i got recently) was to turn 18 (even tho im 20 now) and not have my parents be able to say a thing about it. my dad is still mad that i have one but theres nothing he can say.

so, you might have to wait until you are a legal adult to be able to own your own horse. i know it stinks but, leasing might be the best option for you right now.

try to set up something with the parent that is most likely to let you get a horse. it seems like your mom. go to her and say that when or if you get a job if you can prove to help pay for it and make time for it and not have it interfere with school work, then maybe if your mom agrees then she can talk about it to your dad. but, you need to keep in mind that pets are not disposible, so get a horse that you wont grow out of, and plan to stay close to home for college so that you can still take care of it when you get older. if you mom sees that you are making a plan for years and years to come they might be more likely to allow you to get one. but, before convincing your parents, you need tell yourself what kind of a commitment it will be. like lilmisshorsebackrider, you dont want to get a horse and then realize that you will not be able to have the time for it. this is a huge decision for you and your family to make.

You've got to really think about what you want. When you see that new iPod and want it, guess what? That money's going to your horse. When you want to go hang out with your friends, guess what? That time is going to be needed caring for your horse. You'll have to be out there everyday, through thick and thin, sick or not, to care for that horse.

IM THIRTEEN AND IHAVE TO SAVE UP TO BUY MY OWNHORSE MY DAD SAYS HE MIGHT DOUBLE IT BUT IVE ONLY BEEN SAVING FOR AROUND EIGHT OR NINE MONTHS AND I HAVE ALMOST A GRAND MAYBE IF YOU SAVE UP AND SHOW ENOUGH ENITITIVE YOUR PARENTS WILL MEET YOU HALF WAY AND U PAY THE OTHER HALF AND IF U CANT DO ENOUGH HARD WORK TO EARN A HORSE THAN YOU DONT NEED ONE BECAUSE OWNING A HORSE IS A LOT OF HARD WORK ON THE OWNERS PART GOOD LUCK GETTING YOUR HORSE

It's not only the money to buy the horse, you need to buy the supplies first before even looking at horses.

ok, so the cost of the actual horse might not be the problem...but did u think of the other things a horse needs?

did you take in consideration, the following?

-the 4-6 week farrier visits
-the cost of shots
-an equine vet
-the cost of wormers
-the cost of halters
-the cost of bridles and bits/hackamores
-the cost of saddles
-the cost of saddle pads
-the minimum 2 hours spent a day with the horse
-the cost of salt blocks, and nutrient blocks
-the cost of a good fly mask
-the cost of shoeing...which is in with the farrier
-the cost of brushes, and hoof picks
-the cost of shampoos and conditioners
-cost of lead ropes
-the monthly board bill of anywhere between 150-400 dollars
-the cost of things such as sweet feed and other grains
-the cost of hoof care problems if your horse developes bad feet
-the cost of a trainer if needed
-do you have the money if your horse was to break a bone or get some other injury if that was to happen
-are you willing to muck the stall in 100+ degree weather
-the cost to fix a gate or fence if your horse was to break something on the boarders property
-do you have a truck and a trailer, or one ready to borrow if you need it
-are you willing to give up time with friends to work around the barn


it takes more than just learning to groom and ride a horse to keep up with a horse

today for instance, my friend asked me if i wanted to go to six flags...i had to turn her down because there was work to be done at the barn. My summer doesn't revolve around vacations and fun...it revolves around the horses. If your willing to give up all your time for a horse...and i mean all your time...and also all your money...i would say go for it. But right now I can tell your not ready for a horse. I worked at the barn for 5 hours today, and not once did i just get to sit and take a relaxing ride...no one did. we all worked. not a single person at our barn jumped on their horses today because stalls had to get mucked, buckets had to be scrubbed, and the barns needed a good cleaning. Next time you decied to go to a friends house, or your invited to a friends house or to go somewhere with a friend tell him or her no. No matter how much fun it may seem or how much fun you know their going to have, turn them down...thats what you'd be doing if you had a horse. Your horse becomes your free time and your life.

Maybe your dad has something against horses like if he had an accident with a horse and doesn't want you to get hurt too!

If your parents don't want to get you a horse they probably have a reason why. Maybe money is tight and you aren't aware of it. Or maybe they feel that you don't have enough time. I have friends with horses and they wish they had never gotten one sometimes because they feel they never have any time. It is a big responibility, and maybe your parents feel that once you get a horse you might get bored with it. it is something that you can just give away when you get bored with it. You have to take care of it. even if you get a horse their are other supplies you need as well just like lilmisshorsebackrider said. She summed everything up really well. sometimes board is more expensive then $400 my board for my horse is more like $700 a month. I am trying to find someone to lease him to cover the costs. that can also be something you can talk about with your parents if that is the case. Many times when you lease your horse to someone else the barn owner lets you use the lease to help pay for board. many times board includes turnout cleaning stalls bedding getting fed twice a day graining changing blankets and what not. but there are always unexpected vet visits. I wouldn't worry about getting a horse just because your friends have one. I rode for six years before I got a horse. I would be thankful that you get to take lessons right now. Your time will come. I'm sure you will probably get a horse eventually. my parents surprised me with a horse. Just make sure that when you get one have your trainer help you find a horse that is suitable for your riding style and your level. The owner of the barn I ride at picked out the perfect horse for me. Good luck. and remember not to bug your parents so much about it. It never got me anywhere just be thankful for what you have. it might help though if you do some research and stuff. but you are off to a great start with helping at the barn you ride at already. Good luck again.

Yea I was like that too, and I was never going to own a horse until lady luck smiled at me. Now i own a beautiful brown QH because I had trained him since he was a colt and he really trusted me. Believe you me, owning a horse is really hard work. and have you planned what to do with the horse once and if you go to college?!? You'll have to pay for the horse's board not your parents. And while taking care of the horse you have to keep up with your studies and pass. It's a lot to consider, so spend some time thinking about it, would it be in the best interest of any horse if you owned him for 3 years and then just abandoned him or didn't giving him the care he rightfully deserves(not saying you would just mixed in with all the responsibilities of adulthood and all)

I have the same problem
i am 13 and desperatly want my own pony i have been riding for about 9years so I have had a much longer wait than you have.
my parents love the idea of me having my own horse but they have recently separated and can't afford it right now. I understand and accept this but I am hopefully getting either a pony called patch or a pony called april very soon
Talk to your dad about the way you feel if he dismisses you almost imediantly it is likely that he has personal problems involving hoorses that he doesn't want to share.
I nag my parents every day and it seems to be working. Don't bother your dad with nagging let your mum do that after you have nagged her. If you get one parent on you side the other will agree eventually trust me
Good luck with everything and please post something when and if you get you own horse or pony!