I am sorry about Misti and Chester, I really am. No one deserves all that heartbreak, but if it's your parents decision, you're lucky to even be getting another horse. You're lucky your parents have offered to pay for everything as it is. I know that seems mean, but if it's their money they can tell you to do whatever they want. Things have a way of working themselves out and I think you'll wind up with the right horse you want in the end.

I remember when I was younger being promised a horse, until my parents realized how expensive it was. I took horse-riding lesson and did a few little rodeos and stuff. I loved all of that but unfortunately, never got my horse.