Am I ready for a horse?

I am 12 years old, I have been riding for over 4 years, I have worked at a stable, I love horses and have the time (I think. How much time are you supposed to have?). I dont have the land though, I want to agist, but I am not exactly 'rich' soo... am I ready should I be getting a horse? My parents and all my friends are willing to help me, but I want what is best for a horse. If I agist that will take up all my money per month, even if my parents do help, would I have enough? (dont answer that)
How much do I need for a horse per month or week (what ever)?
Answers:
Horses are a LOT of work. If you don't live where you stable your horse, then your parents have to drive you there EVERY day. You have to clean out the stall, clean out the water dish and food bucket, groom the horse, work on its hooves, exercise it and train it. That means you have no time whatsoever for other extra curricular activities.
In addition, you have to pay to have its hooves trimmed about every 4-6 weeks. You also have to give it injections and sometimes the vet has to come out for unexpected emergencies. When you go away on vacation, you have to find someone to take care of our horse. That gets to be very expensive.
Having your own horse is a BIG commitment. When you get in high school you will have other interests, but you can't just put a horse in the field and visit it once a week.
I think the best idea is to work out a deal with the owner of a stable to exchange your work around the barn with free use of a horse and maybe riding lessons. If you are already an excellent rider, maybe you could find someone who needs you to ride their horse in a show.

---

well..you dont exactly need the land just a near by stable or something..or maybe a farm =] but not soo sure about the money though..but horses do need a lot of care..i would suggest you to go do some research i hope i helped!! thanks for the time

---

i think you ready, sure ,but the money and time are a big factor , here the main problem with horses is the vet bills,the feeding the shoeing ,and the winter, getting there may be a problem
what happens if you cant keep feeding your horse?
or pay the high vet bills ? then what.
keep working ,at the stable , and ride free, no bills no worries

---

The finances will depend on where you live. I can tell you that no matter what you have saved up its never enough ;)
But thats wonderful that you have support from your parents.
THey are alot of work, but since you have worked at a stable prior you already know that.
I work alot of hours, so usually there are 2 days/wk where I just feed the mules only and leave. NO petting, no loving, just enough to make sure they are fine. With my on call schedule, I am beating the clock sometimes.
The other days I have time to mess with them and on my days off I have time to ride. They get along just fine :)
I board mine in a 1/2 acre paddock and feed hay 12mths out of the year. They have plenty of room to run and are happy.
Horses are very adaptable animals, boarding isn't ideal but it works fine with ample turnout and exercise.
Good luck!