This is a one-time class where learners can discuss what it takes to become a horse owner.
We will discuss how to budget, possible ways to generate income and different things that are important to look into before purchasing a horse. We'll talk a lot about the finances of keeping a horse: costs of boarding, feeding, deworming, vaccinations, teeth floating, worming, hoof trimming, barefoot vs shoeing etc. We'll discuss our wants (a fancy indoor arena, wash rack and outdoor arena) vs needs (a safe pasture/stall- what's the bare minimum we need?) and how those can fit into our budget. This class is also a great opportunity for learners to meet other horse lovers and practice speaking and language skills by talking about a shared common interest! 

Background:
As a young girl at eleven years old I began trying to figure out ways fulfill my dream of having a horse of my own. Coming from a family that was not able to contribute fiscally I had learn how to generate and maintain an income if I wanted that to happen. My family helped me to research expenses, create a budget and supported my hopes. I even had to supply a business plan to my parents to ensure that they would not at any point be burdened with the financial responsibility of my horse should I suddenly become unable to pay for it by myself. By the age of thirteen I owned not one, but two horses of my own and continued to provide for them financially by myself for well over ten years. I would love to use this class as an opportunity to give back and help other young horse lovers research, learn and prepare to make their own dreams come true. 

Please let me know if you have any other questions or would like to add some suggestions of things we should discuss. I am open to turning this class into an ongoing class if interest for this class persists.

Materials needed: 
-paper (lined or not! That way we can take notes or budget) 
-a writing utensil (pencils preferred- budgeting calls for a lot of erasing sometimes!)

Disclaimer: If there are zero learners enrolled 24 hours before a meeting time the meeting is presumed to be canceled.

Cancellation policy: As an ongoing class, learner subscriptions are charged on a weekly basis. If a learner is going to miss class please stop the subscription by the Saturday before to ensure you aren't charged. A refund will not be issued otherwise.