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How to afford a horse

I really want a horse and I want to know good ways on how to afford them my parents know I want a horse and think I could get one but they don't have enough money to get one:(

Owning a horse is hugely expensive -- tons of money for hay and oats, straw for bedding, tack, boarding it, and the actual cost of the horse. Do you want actual figures, dollar amounts?

Here's a good site that lists costs of owning a horse:

EQUERRY.COM: First Time Horse Owner - Budgeting For A Horse

You would do better by taking riding lessons at an area stable and being allowed to groom the horses, muck out their stalls, and make friends with several.

Well you do make a point I do love spending time with horses maybe I should wait till I'm older but I have a friend who says she is going to buy me a horse and I think she is crazy cause she can't afford one! She also copies me too much and gets on my last nerve she thinks she is me!

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Originally Posted by wenhua9

well you do make a point i do love spending time with horses maybe i should wait till im older but i have a friend who says she is gonna buy me a horse and i think she is crazy cause she can't afford one! she also copies me to much and gets on my last nerve she thinks she is me!

Tell her that, if she buys you a horse, she will also have to give you the $30,000 or more needed for the food, medical care, tack, and insurance the horse will need. You certainly don't have that kind of money, and neither do your parents. People who have lost their jobs are turning their horses loose in forest preserves to fend for themselves (and the horses die of starvation). There are two big horse rescue farms near me. They tell many horror stories about people who think they can own horses but end up killing them with starvation and neglect.

How old are you and your friend?

Nice! I think she would be kind of bummed out and every body that knows her and knows she says she will buy me a horse says that she is lying

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Originally Posted by wenhua9

nice! i think she would be kind of bummed out and every body that knows her and knows she says she will buy me a horse says that she is lying

How old are you?

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Originally Posted by JudyKayTee

how old are you?

I asked that too. Remembering my horse years, I'm guessing somewhere between 9 and 12.

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JudyKayTee agrees: On the floor! Read some of the other responses - I think you might be guessing on the high side.

Wenhua9 has a hamster problem too. Maybe her age is at the low end of my guess??

Anyone that owns a hamster has a hamster problem ( LOL)

But a person can volunteer to help around a stable, take riding lessons or merely rent to ride from time to time.

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Originally Posted by Fr_Chuck

anyone that owns a hamster has a hamster problem ( LOL)

Too true!

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But a person can volunteer to help around a stable, take riding lessons or merely rent to ride from time to time.

That's what I told the OP in #3 post, "You would do better by taking riding lessons at an area stable and being allowed to groom the horses, muck out their stalls, and make friends with several."

I don't have a hamster I have gerbils, two.

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Originally Posted by wenhua9

i dont have a hamster i have gerbils, two.

And, again, how old are you? (Not that I'm counting but this is the third time I've asked.)

Should this person be posting on an adult board?

I'm guessing 9 years old.

She should volunteer at a horse rescue!
Its fun and free...
That's what I do and I love it!!

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Originally Posted by horseluvr287

she should volunteer at a horse rescue!
its fun and free...
thats what i do and i love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

At any age?

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Originally Posted by JudyKayTee

At any age?

There's a hooved animal rescue near me that would accept a 9 y/o volunteer (with a parent or older sib) -- their needs include feeding and grooming and cleaning enclosures for the goats and rabbits, plus she could probably go on horseback rides with other riders. There are always stalls to muck out. :D

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Originally Posted by Wondergirl

There's a hooved animal rescue near me that would accept a 9 y/o volunteer (with a parent or older sib) -- their needs include feeding and grooming and cleaning enclosures for the goats and rabbits, plus she could probably go on horseback rides with other riders. There are always stalls to muck out. :D

I think that is absolutely a great idea for kids - wasn't aware of it and thank you for the info.

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Originally Posted by JudyKayTee

I think that is absolutely a great idea for kids - wasn't aware of it and thank you for the info.

From age 8-10, my BFF Sally and I rode horses (even bareback) all over her dad's NC farm, and she showed me how to take care of a horse. As Brownies, we both went to Girl Scout day camp and learned how to ride English-style (yuk!). And then my minister father moved our family to western NY and dairy cattle fun.

Conclusion: Nine-year-olds aren't too small and immature to deal with horses, as long as they have the proper training and supervision.

I acually think there arealot of ways to save on horse care. I own two and we get along good you do not need to be wealthy to own a horse but look it up on Google and good luck looking for you first horse!

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