Posted by Katie Wow - first let me start off by saying that you sound like a very bright young lady! It may be really hard to convince your mother to pay for lessons, so you might want to try another option. Could you work off your lessons at the barn? Some stables will let you do chores (mucking stalls, for example) in exchange for lessons. It's a great way to learn the inner workings of a stable, and gather more horse experience... as well as riding time. Another suggestion (if you still really want to ask your mom about lessons), is to do chores around the house in exchange for a lesson every 2nd week, for example. Maybe come to an agreement that "X" amount of chore time = 1 lesson. Take care and good luck. Let us know how it goes.. Katie
on 7/5/2006, 1:05 pm, in reply to "How do I make it clear for my parents?"
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Hi there,
A passion for horses is something that a lot of people get, regardless of their age. Money is a problem for a lot of people though, so we need to learn how to budget for all of the extras - like horses.
In the meantime, when you're not taking lessons, you can always read up about horses. Magazines (like Horse Sport, Practical Horseman, etc) are a good way to pick up riding tips, and learn about different aspects of horse care. There are also a number of good books about riding, though they generally cover a very specific topic, so whatever book you choose should be based on your skill level. Your local library might have a good selection of both. Some TV stations also broadcast horse shows (mainly show jumping), so you should check - or get your parents to check - local listings. Watching other riders ride, either on TV or at a live show, is another good way to learn. You can see how they handle different situations, and what type of responses their reactions get.
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