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A Rocking Horse of a Different Design!

One day while surfing the net, I discovered a wonderful toy site from England: Bouncy Happy People. I do not know why, but the Europeans always seem to have some of the most beautifully designed toys. Think Brio. Think Wood.

Think out-of-the-box.

On Bouncy's website, I stumbled on the most beautiful child's rocking "horse" I have ever seen -- The Sibi Olga Child's Rocking Horse. (Rockinghorse or rocking horse? Does it matter?)

How this Rocker came to be:

The Sirch family has been producing products in wood for over 300 years in Germany.

During the last part of the 20th century, the SIRCH Company specialized in industrial shipping pallets; they continue to manufacture them today. After the death of his father Isidor Sirch, Wolfgang Sirch, an interior architect, became president. For a new synergy, he brought Christoph Bitzer, a sculptor, into the company. The rocker was designed by Wolfgang Sirch in 2005 and features composite birch.

The new Sirch-Bitzer team began designing and producing very special items for children under the brand name "Sibi". All Sibi products are handmade in the Sirch factory in Bavaria, primarily in wood. The rocker was designed by Wolfgang Sirch in 2005 and features composite birch.

(info from villa-sibi)

I have also found other toys by this same manufacturer and they are listed at the bottom of this page. So keep scrolling !

("Rocker" image from the manufacturer)

Contents at a Glance

Rocking Horse History
Is This Rocking Horse Too different or j...
Is this rockinghorse a thing of the past...
Other Fabulous Sirch Toys
Did you have a rocking horse as a child?
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Rocking Horse History

There are several websites you can visit to find out the history of the rocking horse. Go and learn!

History of the Rocking Horse: History of the Rocking Horse. An eZine article by Margaret Tye.
History Of The Rocking Horse: The rocking horse is said to have been developed in ancient Egypt. Learn about its rich history here.

Is This Rocking Horse Too different or just right?

Have an opinion of this beautiful ride-on toy from Sirch? Don't forget to sign the guest book further down the page, too.

Is the Olga Rocker too modern for you?

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Yes! Bring back the springs!

LaraineRose says:

I always longed for a rocking horse when I was a child.

Posted January 02, 2012

says:

Yes I think it is too modern and I would never gift this to a child. Although this features less space for a room it will not stimulate a child's imagination of a "horse" and the beautiful detailed expressions that a horse toy carries. I will highly recommend Ride Ons from www.toysandstuff.net

Posted November 15, 2010

simvin77 says:

I think there is room for both old and new. i agree with the person who preferred it to be called a rocker, rather than a rockinghors
nice lens
http://www.rocking-horse-direct.co.uk

Posted October 03, 2010

skiesgreen says:

It looks superb. Wonder if they make them for oldies like me.

Posted April 17, 2010

WeddingZazzle says:

I like the futurist look of the new horse. But it doesnt look much like a "horse". So I as far as rocking horses go, I say bring back the springs.

Posted March 16, 2010

No! I love the form of the new horse!

Edutopia says:

I love the new take on an old concept. Very appealing rocker.

Posted February 13, 2012

Sojourn says:

I like the sleek look and I bet my kids would have loved it when they were younger. For some, it's simply the movement that's exciting and not so much that it looks like a horse. And those springs! They pinched my dang fingers when I was a kid! :)

Posted January 18, 2011

Lisa-Marie-Mary says:

That thing looks so cool! I love it!! (And I'm a horse lover, too!)

Posted December 18, 2010

egadapparel says:

That's a pretty interesting design, it looks fun! :)

Posted November 07, 2010

simvin77 says:

No its excellent. I love all sorts of Rocking Horses

Posted October 03, 2010

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You can find the Olga Rocking Horse on Amazon:

This beautiful rocker features:

* A Composite Birch frame.
* A Woven Nylon seat.
* Foot rests.
* Front and back rocking stops.

It's dimensions are: Height 15.5 In., Width 10.5 In., Length 30 In.

Information from Lumens.com

Is this rockinghorse a thing of the past?

Other Fabulous Sirch Toys

This company makes more than the rockinghorse!

Gaze at more creations from the Sirch-Bitzer design team.

Did you have a rocking horse as a child?

What are your memories?

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Edutopia Feb 13, 2012 @ 1:00 am | delete

Great lens, the family has had quite a few rockers shared amongst us for each new generation to enjoy.

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LaraineRose Jan 2, 2012 @ 3:19 am | delete

Not a horse. But I did have something very similar to the latest design. Dad made it for my older brothers and I inherited it .. a bit of wear and tear on it but I did love it.

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LoKackl Oct 29, 2011 @ 3:01 pm | delete

Love that beautiful rocking horse design!

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moonlitta Aug 28, 2011 @ 6:22 am | delete

No I didn't but I still can comment on the lens! I have always wanted to- just there were not lots of toys in stores to buy in a socialist country 30 years ago. I love the new design, while I also think that kids would love it more in the old fashioned horse style and appearance.