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I would like to get more money but I'm not sure how. I do a paper round which gets me about £25 a month, which can pay for one ride. I do get pocket money but only three pounds a week which would take me nine weeks (one lesson at my riding school is £25) to save up for a ride. My dad will sometimes pay for a lesson, my mum will lend money, and occasionally I earn some from my neighbors (like looking after their hamster). I want to earn a bit more money so I can have more lessons and improve my riding.
I'd really like a job that involves horses that I get payed for, or even other animals such as dogs. I do go to school but I was wondering if anyone knew of any horsey jobs I could do to earn money?

(Sorry it's a bit of a silly question)
 
How old are you? Can you ask to do chores round the house for more pocket money, wash cars, walk dogs etc?
 
Have you got a younger brother/sister/neighbor? Whenever I am short of money (which is most of the time!) I baby sit for my neighbors with younger children. If your parents let you do this it could be a possibility.

Would your stables let you do chores in return for a lesson? you could ask them to see if they would allow you to.
 
Would be easier if we knew your age but I guess you're too young to work (as in waitressing etc) so: nearly everybody (but me) hates ironing - how's your ironing skills? If rubbish, best hone them at home first!

See if your neighbours (explain you're after odd jobs as you're desperate - use the word desperate! - to pay for extra riding lessons. Everyone likes to see young people earning their keep.)

Would they like help with their ironing or offer to weed out dandelion from their gardens (or whatever other things look like weeds), cut their grass and wash cars for a small fee. All things that aren't one-off jobs.

Do your family ever do a car boot sale? Everyone has loads of stuff they don't need/like/want anymore and you may as well get a little cash for it than just throw it away - suggest to all family members, show your super duper keen to keep up with your riding and you mean business and if that means them helping you out by driving you to a car boot, then so be it!! :-)
 
a number of riding schools have girls who would work there all day Saturday and I think sometimes Sunday as well in order to get a free lesson. worth asking, although will probably depends on your age due to insurance.
 
My daughter used to get paid helping out at local riding shows (also free lunch and beverages). She loved it and picked up a lot of tips from the judges.
 
I used to work my #### off, sorry volunteer , at my local Rda centre. Although I was young, started at 11, I loved it.
I learnt all aspects of care and management , and occasionally we were rewarded with a free ride. Maybe you could look into helping out at the stables you ride at. It isn't just the riding its all the rest that will make you confident and capable around horses. Good luck.:)
 
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