Oof that's long xb

BlueMist Farms said:
Horses are a massive responsibility. It really is like having a child and I'm not joking. I had two horses and honesty all of my money went to them, their feed, their care and tack. I couldn't ever take days off, if I was sick that would suck. I still had to go out and clean stalls. Occasionally and only if I was extremely sick (like 104° fever + ER visit) would my sisters help out. I also could never sleep over at a friend's house or be out late since no one would feed my horses in the AM. I also had to work night shift so I could pay for my horses because my parents wouldn't. Horses are a ton of work, if you can push through it and do it good for you but I recommend leasing first and understanding what you are getting into.

I feel this on a monumental level. "Aww you can't stay?" "uh..chores. Sorry." Horses are so expensive! Huge money sink, you just have to figure out if they're worth the trouble. (yes, yes they are xD)

I notice a lot of you feed your horses really expensive feed. I buy horse and cattle feed which where i live costs $7.50 at my local feed store. Round bales cost $40 and square bales of horse $8-10 alfalfa $19-30 and you generally have to ship it in. But also where I live the grass rarely dies in winter Im so far south. Thats just my prices LOL! Also farriers and vets are not that high. This is just my personal experience seeing that you all spend closer to $300 a week on grain.

If you find a place to keep it and find a breed/horse you like and find a way to earn money then you can try to convince your parents. Tell them the good things about owning a horse. Also tell them about how much more exercise you will get from it to. You also need to show them that you are responsible and hopefully they will let you lease see one and then one you have leased one that shows them that you will stick with it.