Convincing Your Parents to Buy a Horse | Equestrian Prep 

The main reason parents won't buy a horse for their children is money. They are expensive, and there's no getting around that. To those kids in that situation, I suggest looking for as many riding opportunities as possible, like exercising private horses, working at barns outside your usual lesson barn, and networking to find other rides. You can immerse yourself in horses without owning one... and know that one day, sooner than you think, you will be old enough to make the decision to plan for and purchase without relying on someone else.

First off, this is one of my favorite videos regarding ‘how to convince your parents to buy you a horse’ ! Great video! I really love your channel!💗 I just wanted to write out a few extra tips from an equestrian who has been riding consistently for 9 years and is just now purchasing a horse!: 1. Make sure your ready for a horse of your own! I had leased 3 horses before deciding to buy-We actually are in the process of buying my 3rd lease horse-don’t jump into it! I would recommend riding consistently(around twice a week or more) a good 3 years before purchasing! You need to have a good foundation and a strong knowledge of horses before buying anything! 2. If your parents aren’t listening to what you have to say, WRITE IT OUT. Put a lot of effort and emotion into the letter and convey everything you feel about the situation. Don’t be sloppy!! 3. Talk to your trainer about it. I was extremely honest with my trainer about how I felt and the situation I was in and we worked on it together. She’s the main reason I’m purchasing after so many years. My parents had just learned to tune out my pleas for a horse of my own because it happened so often. Chances are that they’ll listen to a professional opinion in addition to your own rather that just yours. 4. Talk to your friends about asking their parents(in addition to themselves) to drop hints whenever your parents are around. My trainers, friends, and friends parents always helped by dropping hints like that! 5. Talk to your parents about working to help with the cost! It will really show them how much you want it! My trainer and I actually worked out a ‘working student’ position that allowed me and my parents to afford the costs of owning & showing a horse! Most of the time, trainers need help around the barn, so don’t be afraid to offer it! It might help you in the long-or short- run!! I know that everyone’s situation is different but this is just what helped me convince my parents! Hope this helps some more people!!

When I first started riding I just road a random horse every week😍 Then I half-leased a horse Then I full-leased a horse 😂 Now I’m busy bying my own horse🎉

I have my own horse but it took 9 years of riding until me and my parents were financially ready to buy a horse. My parents bought the horse but I pay for farrier, vet bills and all of his equipment.😊 it’s hard but it’s worth it and I’ve learned how much responsibilities it takes to own a horse

Some beginner 11 year old rider came to my barn with a green broke three year old quarter horse. She had ridden twice before and could barely trot and her parents bought her a three year old. She’s kinda afraid of him too. She only comes to see him twice a week because she’s on full care board at our barn. We take care of her horse for her and she comes and sees him once a week for her lesson. We’ve told her that she needs to come see him and take care of him. Spend time and bond with him because he’s bonding with some of us more than he is with her and he’s her horse.

What would you say to those teenagers who are wanting/saving up for a horse in the future and whilst their parents are supportive, don't want to have to pay for the horse at all? For example my mum is content with the idea of me getting a horse when I'm older, but says it's all on me to pay for and look after and she doesn't want the responsibility weighed down on her. (Which is respectable, of course).

When me and my sister we ready for a horse we made a 30 slide PowerPoint. Guess what we got a 🐴

I've been riding for 5 and a half years and I would love to have a horse and the incredible bond that comes with it. Me and my mom actually ride together, she's the only riding friend I have, none of my friends are interested in horses at all. Im going to try and half lease the horse I ride to get a feel of what its like to have a horse and the responsibility. I don't even know if I will be able to half lease..... But I'm not going to give up and keep going until the day I finally gifted with the honor of having my own horse

I got really lucky cause my mom also rides and loves horses

I've been riding for 3years now. My mum also had a horse. I've always dreamt of having one. Their beautiful creatures. 😊

I do all of this you guys have suggested and my mom agrees I should get my own horse. My trainer thinks I'm ready and if I remember right she said "I think Ella is ready when you guys are ready" I'm Ella 😁. But aside from that it's how much the horse costs. So I'm making a list of everything I'll need and add up the amount of money and start my own bank account! I hope this will work. Everyone at my barn thinks I'm ready

I’m gonna use this to convince my parents

After 6 years I finally got my own pony so keep going

My mom said 100% she would get me a horse, but.. it’s expensive to own one. She wants to make sure that if something happened, we could pay for the vet. It’s about money for us 😊 this video was super nice and helpful!

I am looking for a horse and you guys helped me out so much

YAAAS!! We are currently looking for a horse now!!!! LOVE U GUYS!!

I absolutely love ya'll

I can imagine SO many 9 year olds watching this video and being like "Imma get a unicorn now! MOOOMMMYYY!!!"

I have wrote a book, wrote an essay, Made a power point etc. My mum says she understands and she respects that. I’ve done research on where I could keep it and how much it would be and how I would carry on it’s training. I’ve been riding all my life and I have always wanted a horse.

I made an essay and a power point about getting a hamster, and I wasn’t allowed one. So I don’t think I’ll get a horse 😂. But I want one so bad, to show with when my lessons become a little bit more advanced

When I was little, my parents had horses and my mom grew up riding, so when we moved we had to give them away(I was 5).. We finally moved back to a farm a free years ago, but out landlord won't let us have horses, otherwise we already would have a horse.. Hopefully we'll find a house with more acreage soon that we love so we can get one!!! Awesome video!!!!

I've tried all of these and I'm still not allowed my own 😭❤️

I have been riding for almost five years now.I had a lease horse, it was really hard because the horse I had was very difficult. I had a horrible fall where I ended up in the ER. Now i'm looking for another lease horse but my parents don't want to lease a horse from another barn. The lady who owns my barn is IMPOSSIBLE to talk to about this and anything else. I asked my parents if I could change barns. They said no. It's hopeless. If anyone has any advice please help me.

when I was at my dressage show it was in an indoor arena and it was pretty dark. The moment I came in my dad started taking photos and he had his flash on and it totally spooked the horse I was riding got really spooked 😂 so I definitely think it is good to bring parents and stuff to the barn often so stuff like that doesn’t happen

The best possible idea is that you could part lease before you full lease. It can show parents that you can do it easily. If the issue is money, don’t annoy your parents until your family is in a financially stable state. I honestly think that telling them straight out how much horses cost (do the maths yourself) so that they do understand it. If you are confident, you can always ask them if you could have a cheaper horse to bring on

I'm planning on going to marodith Manor equestrian collage

My mum's horse was a white connie, her name was Sparky. Her show name was Royal Spark.

I don't know if this gives me an advantage or not but my mom used to own a horse and he passed the year before I was born I am able to sit down with her and talk about getting a horse for myself she wants me to get one but she told me when I'm older but I want to convince her that I can get one at a slightly younger age she got hers when she was around 15 and I'm just a tiny bit younger than that and also its kind of up to my grandparents too and I would also need to convince my dad this video helped me and I now am going to work on convincing I'm also helping out at my local stables on school holidays oh and I have been doing lessons for around 3 and a half years :)

Some people don’t have trainers or a barn I don’t have a trainer nor a barn we have a shelter for them though I am kinda on a homestead

Yay!! New vid😍😱❤️

Lol I got a horse for my bday but today m still watching this because I love you guys

i helped out at barn for a while and my mom said she would get my a horse because i took care of the horses at the barn i helped out at

My dad said he’ll definitely get me a horse or lease cuz he said he would luv to learn to ride, it’s my mum saying “no” she’s absolutely terrified of horses but I have a feeling my dad will get me one😊

The thing stopping me from buying a horse is the boarding price. It’s $700-$800 per month. Full Care. Any tips on how to get that cost down?

Love this video and you guys, it’s super helpful!

Can you do a SHOW MORNING ROUTINE video 😍😍😍

You guys are super pretty and I wish I was one of you when I get older

Love you both!and your videos!❤️

Love it!!

My parents said, I can get one, but I have to pay for it. And they won't give me a single dollar. Plus, the closest barn is 7 miles away, and neither parents can drive me. So, it's looking crazy impossible. Any help on keeping a horse when I can't keep him on property with me, or at a barn, is there any other way?

Lol asked my parents if I can buy a horse they looked at me like I fell off a rock and said go buy one that you don't live here.....gotta love being an adult lol

I went on a trail ride once with my mum and she though it was so uncomfortable. She's also allergic

I’m waiting for my moms friend to get her horse then I’m going to go to her house threw out the week to get tips and clean up her barn and see that by the end of a couple weeks I’m like “ I can do this”

My mum would love to get me a horse but we can’t afford it

Thanks for this!!

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Ok this video is old but still I really want a horse I had an ex racehorse balley and a palomino jethro Sadly they passed when I was like 10 My mum will not get me a horse she's been there done that you know she knows what she's getting into Which is kinda annoying ik she really would want a horse again she knows famous trainers and jockeys from when she was a jockey people like frankie detorri she rode the gallops with him and trainers like Ed Dunlop so it would be nooo problem getting a horse since they give them to her for free or I could got to tattersalls the horse isn't the problem it's everything else like Farrier sits and vet bills I have livery sorted kinda at my friends we would have them kept outside but we just don't have the money for everything else what should I do

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I wish I had a horse and I can ride but I have allergies 😭

I was really looking st this horse to lease then when the horse got leased out ofc I was upset and my mom says she doesn’t have enough money rn ( my sister had surgery) I want a job but I’m 13 my barn won’t let me work there (bc I’m 13) andi cant think of anything else to make money what’s usually the amount you spend a month?

Can you do this for kids. Because I can't get a job. But I don't know what to do.

LOve u guys!

If your parents say you can get a horse but you have to pay for it what are a couple of way to earn some money for a horse for people under 16

I know I’m a little late on this video but my mom said that she will let me have a horse but it’s my father that won’t let me he used to have horses and he did roping but once I was born he quit and got rid of his horses and we moved to a smaller farm with just cows and small pets I have wanted a horse since I was 4 I have asked every holiday and chance I could get my father does not like to idea of taking care of the horse so I need to find some way to show him I am responsible enough and that I can do it i take horse riding lessons and I know how to take care of a horse I just need him to give me a chance but I’m always scared to ask him because I’m afraid of my feelings getting hurt and getting my hopes up so any tips or anything?

I love u guys

Do guys recommend any jobs I can get at 13 in Canada

I made i PowerPoint and my family is still making fun of me😂😂😂It was last year.

Hey guys I love your videos a lot but I was wondering if you could help me. My barn is pretty far from my house and there is none closer. I only go for a lesson once a week. I have been riding for a long time now and I know how to care for horses, it’s just we don’t have time to drive up and down. So I can’t show my commitment to my parents.

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My mom said I can’t do show jumping because she thinks it’s dangerous and thinks I should do Western but it is just as bad any tips ?

My parents are worried about the horse getting injured. Any tips on how to get them to stop thinking about the possibility of an injury??

A lot of parents won’t buy there children a horse is because they can’t afford it if they had money they would get you a horse I now it is very upsetting not having you own horse trust me I have been that girl when all your friend have there own horse and can do things you can’t do like going to shows, going horse riding when ever they want and having a bond with a horse but when I got older I stopped caring on what my friends have and I set a goal for my self I can’t get a horse now but I can I will get a horse in the future when I get a good paying job I am 18 I have been riding since I was 5 and I still don’t have my own horse . Some people will never be lucky to get there own horse in there lifetime.

Reality check: There are only very few fortunate people who are able to increase the value of a horse! For the rest of us normal people it is just a very creative and satisfying way to burn loads of money... ;-)

Hey! If you're there I was wondering if i could as you something... Wherever you train, are any of your like school friends there (besides eachother)? Because I want to start Horse Riding, but i'm scared i'll be alone. ;-; xDD

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What if ur parents NEVER listen to u