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? asked in PetsHorses · 1 decade ago

Need to save up some money before I get a horse, any ideas of how?

Ok, so I finally got the permission to get a horse from the parents, the only thing is, I am paying for everything (but half of what the horse costs) by myself. I have a good chunk of the money I calculated that it would be fore the full first year; don't worry I really did include EVERYTHING and extra. I make enough to keep a horse after the first year, the big think is just buying tack, essentials, basically things for the horse and stuff i will need, plus transportation and vet pre purchase exam, the first time buying stuff.

I do have a job, actually two, so I will make enough money to keep a horse. I work at two different barns (one I make really good money and the other is decent), plus I make some extra babysitting.

My Question is, what are some ways that I can quickly make money for the initial coasts of the horse? Do you have any ideas?

Update:

Also, if it is something that could last long; I would donate the rest of the money to a horse rescue. I really want to run a horse rescue when I am older and giving what I can to them now would make me feel like I am helping them save some horses.

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago
    Favorite Answer

    Do a bunch of different chore-type jobs...walk your neighbors' dogs, babysit, mow lawns, offer garden help for your neighbors....Also, sell stuff! If you have belongings like books, clothes that you don't want anymore, have a yard sale! Do that for a couple months as often as you can and you should be able to save up the money.

  • avey
    Lv 4
    5 years ago

    It's foolish to pay that a lot for a satisfaction horse. If you identical to the appears of a Friesian, then recollect a Shire x TB, a Friesian move, or a Gypsy move. There are many move-breds in the market that can be educated as simply well path or satisfaction horses that you'll be able to purchase a lot more cheaply and also have the "appear" of a Friesian. You ought to retailer for the acquisition cost, saddle & apparatus, and emergency finances. Before you buy, you ought to be certain you are able to make the dedication to a horse. You will have to have a well adequate process that you'll be able to with ease have enough money the consistent fees related to horse possession as good as emergency vets fees or pressing movements (to a brand new boarding facility). You simplest ought to retailer for the acquisition cost and a couple of months of bills. You do not ought to retailer for per month bills for a 12 months, until you simply wish to. Your per month earnings and process safety are principal.

  • 1 decade ago

    Help out your family with chores, help neighbors, hold a bake sale, lemondade sale, with your friends (in the spring/summer) have a car wash. explain to them you want to have all the money to help raise money for the horse but you will let them all ride when they want. but say it in a nice way.

  • 1 decade ago

    Do chores around the house, yard work, or help out neighbors.

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