I love horses and have forever i have been riding for 4 years and have wanted a horse.. now that im almost old enough to drive i want to take the next step and get a horse. money is not the problem it the fact that my parents dont think im dedecated enough and they just dont want to buy a horse. what can i do to convince them of my love of horses and how much i realy want one and the benifits of riding?

hard isnt it!!
we never had any money when i was younger. a horse was quite simply out of the question.
i had to wait till i was 35 before i was able to buy a horse.

unfortunately, unless you've stuck at things before, they'll assume that you'll be the same with a horse once the novelty has worn off!!
it really does take a lot of dedication! even now, when i'm really worn out and tired i can find it hard to find the extra energy, along with having to do everything else- single hardworking parent, dog, cats housework etc.
of course , i always see to her, but there are times when maybe you feel ill and you still have to battle your way to the field and do em.

if you believe you are responsible and dedicated enough , and realise there will be times when its hard, but you still have to go and see to them, then you can perhaps come to an agreement with your parents.

agree on a set amount of chores per day, and stick to it, even when you'd rather be off out or at the computer. if your parents ask you to do something, jump to it and get it done- dont moan, or tell them you'll do it later. all these little things with your attitude will make the difference to whether they'll think you are responsible or not

im afraid there's no quick fix to changing your parents mind, but over time you can make them realise that you have become a rresponsible person, who may actually be dedicated enough after all !!!

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