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boon
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| I really have the motivation to train my own horse, but I can't seem to convince my mom. Her answer is always "That requires a lot of commitment." Which really doesn't help me at all. So, do you all know a way that I could let her know that I'm ready for this, and it wouldn't matter how much commitment it takes, I really want to do it. I've been reading books and watching videos and experimenting with the horse I have already.
Do you think I'm ready for this? And how can I convince my mom?
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The Advice Guru
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| iride - 2013-11-18 7:36 PM
I really have the motivation to train my own horse, but I can't seem to convince my mom. Her answer is always "That requires a lot of commitment." Which really doesn't help me at all. So, do you all know a way that I could let her know that I'm ready for this, and it wouldn't matter how much commitment it takes, I really want to do it. I've been reading books and watching videos and experimenting with the horse I have already.
Do you think I'm ready for this? And how can I convince my mom?
Thanks a bunches!
It does take a lot of commitment, if you are starting a horse from scratch, then you need to be able to set aside at least 2 hours per day for at least 30 days to work with the horse.
If you can't do this, I would suggest letting someone else start them.
There is also a lot of risk involved, you may get bit, kicked, stomped on, bucked off, paralyzed and even killed. You have to be willing to take the risk, the trainers who do this for a job have done risk management and have programs to reduce the risk to as little as possible.
I have trained my own, haven't for 10 years, and will never go back to putting the first 30 days on, I am lucky I have an awesome trainer I send all of mine too. |
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  Ms. Marine
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Location: Texas | If you can prove to your parents that you are responsible enough and will actually devote the countless hours needed into training the horse, I don't see why you wouldn't be 'ready'. As someone who worked for seven years starting and finishing horses, it's not as easy as you might think. You can do all the reading in the world and still not be ready. There is a lot of risk involved. You have a high chance of getting hurt, especially if you don't really know what you're doing and don't have experience. Before you just jump head first into training this horse, realize that every horse is different, they're going to react differently to everything. Young horses are extremely unpredictable and dangerous. I would suggest doing an internship with an established horse trainer in your area for a little while before you try and do this on your own. |
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Location: Somewhere around here | Are you wanting to train an unbroke 2-3 year old or just a broke horse on barrels? Do you have anyone in your area that could possibly help you train a horse? I've found it very beneficial to be training a horse with another experienced horseman that has trained multiple horses well and correctly instead of trying to do everything yourself the first few times and possibly coming across a problem that videos or books haven't even mentioned. |
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Veteran
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| As a parent, I don't want my child or myself breaking a colt. I found several young 4 and 5 year olds that my daughter trained when she was in her teens. They taught her many many things. But your parents may only be able to afford what you have and not add another horse on the feed bill. Have an adult grown up conversation and listen to what they have to say. You maybe surprised at their answers. |
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I Really Love Jeans
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Location: North Dakota | I suggest you get a broke horse with no specific event training and train it to a specific event. Get a trail horse and teach it barrels and poles. This is the best way to learn what you will need to do. As far as breaking an unbroke horse from ground zero to full riding is something you need to do with a trainer for a few years!! |
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