Rocking Horses - Wooden horses, Plush Horses, Carousel Horses, Personalized Rocking Horses, Rocking Horse Patterns
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A Wooden Rocking Horse - the children's favorite for generations.
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Contents
- Rocking Horses
- Pink Rocking Horse
- Rocking Horse Plans
- More Rocking Horse Patterns
- Rocking Horse Cross Stitch Patterns
- My Favorite Christmas Book
- The History Of The Rocking Horse
- Lovely Plush Rocking Horse
- Personalized Rocking Horse
- Great Rocking Horse Posters For The Nursery Wall
- Lonely Carousel Horse
- Top Of The Range Rocking Horse
- Baby Rocking Horse
- Other Wooden Toys
- Radio Flyer Rocking Horse
- Traditional Nursery Rhyme
- Best Rocking Horse Sites
- Hobby Horses
- More Great Rocking Horses To Buy
- Looking For A Rocking Horse?
- Wooden Toys From Amazon
- All My Lenses
- Useful Links
- Join My Group
- I Would Love To Hear From You!
Rocking Horses
Pink Rocking Horse
Pink Rocking Horse

All little girls love pink so why not buy your granddaughter or daughter this lovely pink rocking horse with its colorful mane and tail. When I was deciding which horses to show, this was the one my granddaughters picked out.
I bet if there is a boy in the family he will be sneaking a ride too!
Dimensions: 29H X 11W
Approx. Price $70.00
Rocking Horse Plans
Build Your Own Wooden horse
Here are a few links to where you will find a pattern. To keep the cost down I have only included free patterns.
www.leeswoodprojects.com
www.grampasworkshop.net
FreeRockingHorsePlans.com - Free plans for a Rocking Horse from your friends at Shopsmith.
More Rocking Horse Patterns
- Baby Rocking Horse Pattern
- Very pretty little rocking horse, ideal for a toddler.
- Wooden Memories
- Several unusual and interesting patterns. Got more than one child? Take a look at the double rocker!
- Heirloom Rocking Horses
- A tip proof pattern in two sizes.
Rocking Horse Cross Stitch Patterns
- The Happy Cross Stitcher
- A really lovely nursery scene kit featuring a rocking horse. If you are an experienced cross stitcher this is for you. It is a UK company who ships worldwide.
- Patterns Online
- If you are in a hurry Patterns Online offer several downloadable patterns to get you started immediately. Nice designs starting at 2-3 dollars. Lots of other good ideas here too.
My Favorite Christmas Book
The Night Before Christmas: The Heirloom Edition
Amazon Price: $12.20 (as of 11/15/2009)![]()
I know it's not about rocking horses but will reindeer do? This is the ultimate Christmas book that every household should have and read to their children on Christmas Eve.
I remember it from my childhood, so does my daughter and now the grandchildren listen to it.
The History Of The Rocking Horse
The earliest toy horses found in England had a round barrel body mounted on four wheels. In medieval times children could imitate the knights jousting. An even simpler toy was the hobby horse, with a stuffed head mounted on a stick. These can even be seen today.
The first horses, with bow shaped rockers, appeared during the seventeenth century. A simple elm and soft wood rocking horse reputed to have belonged to Charles 1 is dated to about 1610. This unique horse can be seen in the V & A Museum of Childhood in London. Gradually the rockers became more sophisticated. Covered with gesso and painted, they were kitted out with the full gear of a real horse. Wealthy children were taught how to ride on these beautiful horses.
In 1851 Queen Victoria choose a grey dappled horse manufactured J. Collinson of Liverpool and middle class families immediately sought out these status symbols.
In 1871 an American, J.P.Marqua, invented the spring safety rocking horse by suspending the horse on swing irons on a static frame. This revolutionised the design of the rocking horse as European manufacturers recognised the advantages of the safety features.
As modern tools became available it was possible to quickly produce intricately carved horses which were highly polished.
Today manufacturers are producing horses to suit all pockets, from family heirlooms to simple rockers that can be bought for a few dollars.
Lovely Plush Rocking Horse
NEW! Palomino Rocking Horse

Approx. Price $215.00
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Personalized Rocking Horse
Natural Rocking Horse Personalized - Boy

You can choose between the boy's or girl's rocking horse.
Rocking horse: 22""H x 25""L X 10""W. This item is delivered beautifully gift
Approx. Price $150.00
Personalized Rocking Horse - Girl

Lensmasters I Like
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These lensmasters have offered advice or produced lenses that have helped me solve problems.Great Rocking Horse Posters For The Nursery Wall
A Favorite Ride In The Park

Lonely Carousel Horse

Doesn't anyone want a ride?
It seems amazing that carousels have been around since at least 500AD, though not as we know them now. They were originally used to train riders in combat techniques.
The most famous carousel manufacturer was a German, Michael Dentzel, who started touring European fairs in the early nineteenth century. The first carousals, known as flying horses, had no platforms, the animals were suspended in poles and flew as they moved. Later, when platforms were added and the carousels became more mechanized, the horses were mounted on poles rising up and down.
When Gustav Dentzel, Michael's son, and several of his brothers moved to America in the 1850's, taking with them a full carousal, it was the beginning of America's love of the ride. Many other fine European craftsmen followed and created the beautiful, painted, wooden horses so prized by collectors today.
The Dentzel family is still associated with the finest carousels. The latest models are solar/electric powered. I wonder what the early knights, who trained for war, would have made of that!
The early Dentzels
Top Of The Range Rocking Horse
A Family Heirloom
Maple Rocking Horse

A Rocking Heirloom This magnificent Maple Rocking Horse combines the magnificence and imaginative flare of traditional rocking horses with the artisans own sense of grace and precision Each horse is sculpted and outfitted to perfection making the ideal heirloom a pure joy for both the young and the old Its genuine horsehair mane and tail and is immaculately outfitted with the highest quality tack Both saddle and bridle are removable allowing children the pleasure of grooming their own horse This magnificent horse is embedded deep within twenty coats of the finest lacquer giving a translucent porcelain-like finish When cherished these horses will live for generations Heirloom quality hand sculpted hardwood Genuine horse hair Mane and Tail Suede saddle cloth Recomended for ages 3 and up Dimensions: Medium: 47L x 41H x 16W Large: 58L x 50H x 20W.
Approx.Price $3800.00
What the Blogs Are Saying
- Retro To Go: Marbel Classic Rocking Horse at Heals
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Horses - Books and Toys for Children
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We begin our love of horses with a rocking horse. Isn't a rocking horse one of the first toys we buy for our children? Humans and horses have enjoyed each other for centuries. So it is natural when our little ones want to play with stuffed horses, re...
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Rocking Horse From Germany
Isn't he cute?

A friend from Hamburg sent me a box of these gorgeous Christmas tree decorations.
Baby Rocking Horse
For Your Very Tiny Jockey
Pony Rocking Horse

My favorite for a very young baby is this pony rocker with a comfy seat that is designed for 4 to 15months. I guess you could use your foot to gently rock babe to sleep. Very cute.
Price Approx. $165.00
Other Wooden Toys
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Selecta wooden toys
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Selecta is a German company. They design and make their toys in Germany, using non-toxic products. They have very high standards. Of course, Selecta toys are more expensive. But you pay for quality. You have a choice to make: one great quality, safe...
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Made in USA wooden toys from Montgomery Schoolhouse
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Difficult mission to find quality and safe toys, not made in China or other countries where safety rules and child labor laws are lacking. Montgomery Schoolhouse is an american company that offer MADE IN USA toys.
Watch Out!
If you buy a bow rocker be careful of tiny fingers and toes
Radio Flyer Rocking Horse
Radio Flyer 317 Classic Wood Rocking Horse

Radio Flyer toys are deservedly popular and this classic model will give years of pleasure.
Approx. $135.00
Pantomime Lens
As I live in the UK where the Christmas pantomime is as traditional as a rocking horse and never to be missed, I just have to include this lens."Oh no you don't!"
"Oh yes I do!"
(English joke for those who have never seen a panto!)
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Pantomime - a Great British Tradition
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How to Make Reindeer Poop
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Candy reindeer poop is a fun and incredibly easy Christmas project for elementary school kids. Adults may not be wild about the idea of making reindeer poop, but kids love it!
Traditional Nursery Rhyme

Ride a cock horse to Banbury Cross
To see a fine lady ride on a white horse.

Rings on her fingers and bells on her toes,
She shall have music wherever she goes.
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Ride A Cock Horse To Banbury Cross
One theory put forward is that the fine lady was Queen Elizabeth who visited the Banbury Cross before it was destroyed by Puritans.
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Hobby Horses

In my hometown we have a May Day parade with Morris Dancers travelling from all over the country to join in. You can never be sure when a figure dressed as a hobby horse will creep up behind you, scattering the screaming children in every direction.
An event my family never misses!
"A Rocking horse would be a great Christmas present!"
Christmas is coming!
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Dear Santa Claus
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For course Santa Claus exists any five year old will tell you that. But the fun of Christmas can start long before Christmas Eve and one of the nicest ideas is for the children to receive a letter or phone call from Santa. Buy at AllPosters.com
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Useful Links
- From Tots 2 Teens/Personalized Gifts
- Hints on buying personalized gifts for children.
- Yesterday Tomorrow
- The history of the rocking horse
- American Rocking Horse
- As the title suggests these are all American rocking horses.
- Rockimals
- If you are looking for a carousel horse this is the place to go.
- Isle of Squid
- Directory to submit your best lenses to.
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- Kleppins_Kitchen Kleppins_Kitchen Nov 15, 2008 @ 12:38 pm
- Interesting lens. As a professional woodworker I really enjoyed the journey. I will be back again and again to study and build some of the featured items. Congratulations on your Graduation.
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- a_willow a_willow Nov 6, 2008 @ 9:41 am
- Hi! Just to let you know: You are one of Graduates from September 2008 Class! :)
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- Evelyn_Saenz Evelyn_Saenz Oct 27, 2008 @ 9:35 pm
- A rocking horse was one of my kid's favorite toys. My youngest still loves Carousels. What a nice lens!
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