Hobby Horses
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Our realistic interpretation of this traditional toy has a hardwood pole, handle and wheels, removable real leather harness and a brass bell. They are made in our Dorset workshops from the finest life-like fur fabrics which enhances their appeal. The hobby horses are suitable for riding by children from about two years upwards, although we have come across toddlers as young as fifteen months who are determined to try! We generally recommend that if a child can walk confidently and well, they will be able to manage the hobby horse: with its handles to hold on to and wheels to roll along the ground, it is simply a matter of riding away! We find that once a child owns a hobby horse, it will continue to be ridden for several years. Many imaginative games will need a horse in the story, quite apart from the sheer pleasure of trotting around the house and garden. As such a classic and traditional toy, our hobby horse is frequently given as an unusual Christening present. This is a toy that will look attractive in the nursery until the child is old enough to ride it, by which time it will have become a real friend. Please note: the horse's long mane is on the right side only, just like on a real horse!
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Our hobby horse is made with surface-washable fur fabrics, safety locking eyes and new acrylic filling. Average height 95cm (37").