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The 8 Best Hobby Horses For Children – Guidebook

The 8 Best Hobby Horses For Children – Guidebook

Your child is interested in horses, but is too young for a real horse? With a hobby horse, he has a great substitute and can ride through the apartment, nursery and garden.

We have summarized all the criteria for buying a hobby horse in our checklist. You can find a selection of great hobby horses in our product recommendations.

Checklist For Hobby Horses

Material And Size
  • Hobby horses are usually between 80 and 120 cm long. There are also smaller versions for small children.
  • Basically, all hobby horses consist of a wooden stick and a head. The head is, depending on the model, fabric-covered or also made of wood.
  • The weight of a hobby horse is between 500 and 1000 g for common models
Additional Functions
  • Some hobby horses can make noises or play sounds at the push of a button.
  • If the hobbyhorse is too heavy, a roller at the end of the holding bar is recommended so that the weight can be transferred to the ground. Make sure, however, that the pole does not become a tripping hazard for your child. A shorter, lighter bar is recommended.
Age Recommendation
  • Hobby horses are suitable for children up to the age of 3. Some children are interested in it longer.
  • Once the child has learned to walk, he or she can start playing with a hobby horse.
Use And Learning Effects
  • Hobby horses can be used both in the house and in the garden .
  • By imagining children being a rider themselves as well as owning a horse, not only imagination but also a sense of responsibility for animals is encouraged.
Safety
  • Make sure that the hobby horse is well made. Splintering wood can lead to unpleasant injuries. The same applies to sharp edges at the interface between the head and the stick.
  • For hobby horses with a head made of fabric, all seams should be neatly finished so that the soft contents of the head cannot come loose.
  • The length of the stick should be chosen so that it does not drag across the floor, otherwise your child can easily trip and fall

We have compiled the best and most interesting hobby horses

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The Best Sellers Of Hobby Horses

In a list of bestsellers we have compiled the most popular hobbyhorses for you.

# Preview Product
1 Hobby horse pinto | Realistic toy horse on a stick | Black and white hobbyhorse Hobby horse pinto | Realistic toy horse on a stick | Black and white hobbyhorse
2 Stick Hobby horse Realistic Hobbyhorse Toy horse on stick Stick Hobby horse Realistic Hobbyhorse Toy horse on stick
3 Brown stick hobby horse | Toy plush stuffed horse | Hobbyhorse whith bridle Brown stick hobby horse | Toy plush stuffed horse | Hobbyhorse whith bridle
4 Hobbyhorse Revolution: Special Edition Hobbyhorse Revolution: Special Edition
5 Black hobby horse on a stick Friesian hobbyhorse Stick horse with bridle Black hobby horse on a stick Friesian hobbyhorse Stick horse with bridle
6 Hobby Horse for children - Stick pony - Realistic Hobbyhorse Hobby Horse for children - Stick pony - Realistic Hobbyhorse
7 Hobbyhorse Revolution (English Subtitled) Hobbyhorse Revolution (English Subtitled)
8 BESTOYARD Christmas Rocking Horse Christmas Hobbyhorse Figurine Christmas Desktop Horse Statue Xmas Tumbler Horse Ornament for Holiday Festival Party Decorations Vintage Home Decor BESTOYARD Christmas Rocking Horse Christmas Hobbyhorse Figurine Christmas Desktop Horse Statue Xmas...
9 Cute realistic hobby horse on a stick with bridle - Plush hobbyhorse Cute realistic hobby horse on a stick with bridle - Plush hobbyhorse
10 QUENESS Nursing Pillow Cover Breastfeeding Pillow Cases Cotton Plus Minky Dot Slipcover (Hobbyhorse) QUENESS Nursing Pillow Cover Breastfeeding Pillow Cases Cotton Plus Minky Dot Slipcover (Hobbyhorse)
11 WRAPAHOLIC Baby Girl Wrapping Paper Roll - Cute Hobbyhorse and Baby Clothes Design Perfect for Celebration, Party, Baby Shower Present Packing - 4 Rolls - 30 inch X 120 inch Per Roll WRAPAHOLIC Baby Girl Wrapping Paper Roll - Cute Hobbyhorse and Baby Clothes Design Perfect for...
12 Baby Organic Wood Teether Set DIY Rattle Ring for Infant Gum Relief Grasping Toy Jewelry Holder, Rocket Heart Moon Jellyfish Hobbyhorse Bear Dinosaur Fish Deer Whale Baby Organic Wood Teether Set DIY Rattle Ring for Infant Gum Relief Grasping Toy Jewelry Holder,...
13 Baby Shower Cookie Cutters with Matching Cookie Stencils - Set of 12-6Pcs Cookie Cutter and 6Pcs Cookie Stencils, Include Baby Carriage, Onesie, Rattle, Bib, Bottle, and Hobbyhorse Baby Shower Cookie Cutters with Matching Cookie Stencils - Set of 12-6Pcs Cookie Cutter and 6Pcs...
14 Hying Christmas Words Jingle Bell Clear Stamps and Dies for Card Making, Winter Holiday Hobbyhorse Rubber Stamps Christmas Socking Die Cut Seal for Crafting DIY Scrapbooking Photo Album Decorations Hying Christmas Words Jingle Bell Clear Stamps and Dies for Card Making, Winter Holiday Hobbyhorse...
15 Christmas Jingle Bell Clear Stamps for Card Making and Photo Album Decorations, Christmas Star Leaves Silicone Stamps Hobbyhorse Gift Transparent Rubber Stamps Seal for Christmas DIY Scrapbooking Supplies Christmas Jingle Bell Clear Stamps for Card Making and Photo Album Decorations, Christmas Star...
16 Hobbyhorse Revolution: Special Edition [Blu-ray] Hobbyhorse Revolution: Special Edition [Blu-ray]
17 Hobbyhorse Revolution [ NON-USA FORMAT, PAL, Reg.0 Import - Finland ] Hobbyhorse Revolution [ NON-USA FORMAT, PAL, Reg.0 Import - Finland ]
18 Hobbyhorse Revolution (English Subtitled) [Blu-ray] Hobbyhorse Revolution (English Subtitled) [Blu-ray]
19 Boom Town Boom Town
20 Linzy Plush Hobby Horse Stick Toy, Adjustable Telescopic Stick, Adjust to 3 Different Sizes, For Cowboy and Cowgirl of Different Ages, Light Brown Linzy Plush Hobby Horse Stick Toy, Adjustable Telescopic Stick, Adjust to 3 Different Sizes, For...

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Current Offers Of Hobby Horses

You can find the best current offers on hobbyhorses in this list.

SaleBestseller Nr. 2
Aurora - Ride-On - 37' Giddy Up Stick Pony - Jack Dark Dapple Horse
Aurora - Ride-On - 37" Giddy Up Stick Pony - Jack Dark Dapple Horse
This plush is approx. 5" x 9.5" x 37" in size; Made from the finest quality of material for lasting love
$35.39 −27%
SaleBestseller Nr. 3
WALIKI Toys Stick Horse Brown (Plush, for Kids and Toddlers) Gift for 2 + Year Old boy Birthday
WALIKI Toys Stick Horse Brown (Plush, for Kids and Toddlers) Gift for 2 + Year Old boy Birthday
★ FOR COWBOYS: Ole' Mr Jones plush stick horse will tire out them old boys! Yeeeeha!!!; ★ WITH SOUND: Incredible sound for your children's imagination.
$29.98 −13% Amazon Prime
SaleBestseller Nr. 4
WALIKI Toys Stick Horse (Plush, for Kids and Toddlers)
WALIKI Toys Stick Horse (Plush, for Kids and Toddlers)
★ STICK HORSE FOR KIDS: Stimulate your children's imagination; ★ FOR COWBOYS: Ole' Mr Jones plush stick horse will tire out them old boys! Yeeeeha!!!
$29.99 −23% Amazon Prime

FAQ For Hobbyhorses

Hobbyhorse – from when?

In general, you should consider the age recommendation, as a rule, hobby horses are suitable from 3 years at the earliest. However, one should consider the individual development, because in order to use a hobby horse, the child must be able to walk and stand safely and bear the weight of the little horse. Although hobby horses tend not to weigh more than half a kilogram, but depending on the stage of development, this may still be too heavy. The length of about one meter should also be considered.

What is a hobbyhorse?

A hobbyhorse is a toy for children, which consists of a stick and a horse’s head (usually made of fabric). So you can put the stick between your legs and hold the hobby horse by the handles attached to the head. This way you can “ride” and romp around with your little horse.

How to make a hobby horse?

You can also make hobby horses yourself, you can find various instructions on the Internet. The materials you need include a broomstick, socks, string and ribbons, pencils and fabric. Alternatively, you can also buy a hobby horse, the toy is usually not very expensive and sometimes has great additional features, such as sounds or a roller at the end, which protects the floor and makes playing easier.

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