After years of planning and dreaming, my parents have finally given me permission to start saving up for a horse. I've been riding horses since before I can remember on my grandma's ranch. I take horse back riding lessons and volunteer for a horse group. I've always loved horses and have always dreamed of having my own. I want to prepare myself the best I can to give the horse the happiest home I can offer. First off, I don't have horse property but my neighbors, who have horses right behind my backyard, will probably be willing to let me keep my horse in one of their stalls in return for work. If they decide they don't want to, the stables up the street allows kids to board their horses there in return for scooping poop. So I don't have to worry about boarding, housing, and possibly even feeding fees. In order to get a horse, I first need to save up enough money to pay for all the horses needs (besides food and housing) for one year. So what would I need to do for my horse, how often, and how much should I plan on spending for it? Also, if I get a horse that doesn't come with a saddle and tack, how do you measure a horse for a saddle? Or do you even have to? I'm hoping that all together, the horse, the supplies, and the care for one year will cost less than $3,000 but I'm in no rush to get the horse so if I need to go higher, I can. What is the recommended diet for horses? My neighbors feed only hay to their horses but I always thought that grain or oats or something else should be offered. What are the temperature ranges for riding horses? Like, what's too hot and what's too cold? Will I be able to ride on clear winter days even if it's cold? Sorry about all the questions. I am so excited right now! I can't believe after all these years, my dream is coming true!
I'm not old enough to have a job, so I'm trying to earn money other ways. I babysit a few times a week, I sell art, and, in two weeks, I am going to start a dog walking business. Any other ideas? I've always wanted to make and sell bird toys, but it it sounds really expensive and hard. I am going to do a lot of canvas and feather paintings and start selling originals along with my commissioned art.
I'm not old enough to have a job, so I'm trying to earn money other ways. I babysit a few times a week, I sell art, and, in two weeks, I am going to start a dog walking business. Any other ideas? I've always wanted to make and sell bird toys, but it it sounds really expensive and hard. I am going to do a lot of canvas and feather paintings and start selling originals along with my commissioned art.