Beth
New Member
Posts: 1
|
Post by Beth on Mar 26, 2004 14:44:01 GMT -5
know of any good jobs for making money to buy a horse/get lessons?
|
|
|
|
Post by Shannon on Mar 26, 2004 18:07:16 GMT -5
Well if your just looking for money to buy a horse,etc.. then any job that pays technically. Now if you want a job that pays that involves horses, try looking at stables for positions open that you feel comfortable/can do. Some stables even do the work in exchange for lessons route.  |
|
Beth
New Member
Posts: 1
|
Post by Beth on Mar 27, 2004 14:12:10 GMT -5
hmmmm.....I don't exactly drive lol but thanks anyway!
|
|
|
|
Post by Shannon on Mar 27, 2004 16:42:25 GMT -5
Lol oh. That changes things lol ;D
|
|
Beth
New Member
Posts: 1
|
Post by Beth on Mar 28, 2004 12:21:32 GMT -5
my sister will very soon tho
|
|
Vikki
New Member
Posts: 5
|
Post by Vikki on Mar 28, 2004 13:28:09 GMT -5
Well, if you are looking for ANY sort of job at all (not just horse related), and transportation is somewhat of a problem, you could always try checking with neighbors or people within walking/biking distance to see if anyone needs thier house cleaned, yards cut, or maybe babysitting? Just a thought Vikki |
|
Beth
New Member
Posts: 1
|
Post by Beth on Mar 28, 2004 17:36:43 GMT -5
I do babysit |
|
|
|
Post by Kendra on Apr 4, 2004 17:42:14 GMT -5
i recommend leasing if you cant afford a horse right now. it is usually half the boarding per month. ask around at barns to see if any horses are for lease, and see if you can work for part of the lease. it's a lot cheaper and lets you have the same experience of owning. ;D
|
|
Kyley
New Member
Posts: 37
|
Post by Kyley on Apr 4, 2004 19:39:47 GMT -5
But it's not going to be the same as owning.  |
|
Beth
New Member
Posts: 1
|
Post by Beth on Apr 4, 2004 20:33:10 GMT -5
and if i am trying to do olympic eventing i can't waste time leasing..
|
|
|
|
Post by Kendra on Apr 8, 2004 16:40:44 GMT -5
sorry for trying to help.  it costs a ton to actually own a horse, and it really does improve your riding to lease. |
|
|
|
Post by Alyssa on Apr 8, 2004 21:26:01 GMT -5
Most Olympic competitors ride horses *not owned by them*.
Who says it can't help?
A true test of a rider is not how he handles his own horse, whom he's familiar with...but how well he can ride an unfamiliar horse.
|
|
|
|
Post by Winfield Farms on Apr 11, 2004 22:59:00 GMT -5
It actually makes you a better rider to ride other horses. Instead of getting used to one, you ride all types of horses, usually in different atmospheres. If you do end up buying a horse, make sure you ride at a stable where you can ride both your horse and others. Yes it is good to get a bond with your horse, but its also good to know how to ride different types of horses and prepare yourself for riding different types of horses.
|
|
Vikki
New Member
Posts: 5
|
Post by Vikki on Apr 13, 2004 11:00:18 GMT -5
Another idea... You could try to find someone who might be willing to work out some type of payment plan with you when buying your horse. When I got mine, I talked the guy into letting me pay a certain amount per month (sometimes every other month if I ran short) and I got his papers released once he was paid off. Contrary to belief, its doesnt always "cost a ton" to own a horse. I bought mine last year (but I also work full-time and am over 20  ), and I found a place that charges me $50/month +feed to board. Farrier is about $40 every 6-8 weeks, and worming runs under $10 every other month (depending on type of wormer). The vet comes out once a year for his vaccinations/etc (which does cost a bit more). All things considered, unless you have something go really wrong that isnt too bad. If you can get a steady part-time job, its easy to afford (considering you dont take on too many other expenses). If you are too young to really be working a real part-time job (I dont know your age, sorry), then leasing would be a much better idea (and the others are right, it does prepare you better for different types of horses). Also keep in mind, if your horse falls ill/gets hurt, you are looking at some real expenses then, and unless you have some type of steady income, you might not be able to afford to get it the help it needs....and it might suffer because of that. Just make sure you really think things through before you jump up and buy a horse. It is a real responsibility, and you have to make sure you know what you are getting into....lol If you are still young, I'd listen to what Kendra said and lease a horse and try to work off part of the lease for now |
|
Kyley
New Member
Posts: 37
|
Post by Kyley on Apr 13, 2004 12:36:54 GMT -5
Yeah leasing isn't bad but I perfer to own. My horse got his tendon cut by a wire that was on the ground. It cost LOTS to fix him up and he is still under weight. *Hope he gets better!*. We first had to give him Equine Senior feed but when I went to my grandmothers for Easter (that's where he stays) we put him in a wheat field. My dad said he would give him 2 months and he did not gain some weight then he probably would not get better.  |
|
it costs a ton to actually own a horse, and it really does improve your riding to lease.
), and I found a place that charges me $50/month +feed to board. Farrier is about $40 every 6-8 weeks, and worming runs under $10 every other month (depending on type of wormer). The vet comes out once a year for his vaccinations/etc (which does cost a bit more). All things considered, unless you have something go really wrong that isnt too bad.