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.

rocking horse is a classic toy that is a winner with children of both sexes. Little girls imagine they are riding their ponies and boys become instant cowboys. I have never met a child that didn't want to climb on a rocking horse, they have been a favorite wooden toy for generations. I hope the rocking horse reviews on this site will give you some ideas about the horses that are available on the market.

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Pink Rocking Horse 

What little girl would not love this gorgeous little rocking horse!!!




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

Are you good at woodwork? If so, why not build your own rocking horse. It will be a lot cheaper than a shop bought model and is much more likely to become a family heirloom even if it isn't perfect!
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 

More rocking horse patterns for those of you planning to make your own rocking horse. Not free but only a few dollars.
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)Buy Now

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 

Toy horses date back as far as the Egyptians. and I've no doubt that children played at riding long before that.

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 

Plush rocking horses are really popular with young children, the softness makes it easy to pet and bond with.


NEW! Palomino Rocking Horse


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European Craftsman Makes Lasting Childhood MemoriesYour child will just love the Palomino as his seat companion With his pretty white mane he is designed with especially long 36 rockers to provide for a good and gentle rock handcrafted safety handlebar Geared for ages 3-5 years dimensions: 36L X 12W X 24

Approx. Price $215.00

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Personalized Rocking Horse 

What a great baby shower gift! Right now I don't have anyone to buy it for, but I bet within a year I'll be digging out the dollars. This is a must for me.

Natural Rocking Horse Personalized - Boy



Natural Rocking Horse Personalized - Boy
This little rocking horse would make a great Christening or shower party gift. A newborn baby will love the plush teddy and as they get older will have the beautiful solid wood rocking horse to play with. For Mom there are gifts of a rocking horse milky soft blanket terry velour bib, burb pad and booties.

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


Personalized Rocking Horse - Girl
Approx. Price $150.00

Lensmasters I Like 

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Great Rocking Horse Posters For The Nursery Wall 

Why not tuck one in the stocking?

Rocking Horse




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A Favorite Ride In The Park 

girl on rocking horse

Lonely Carousel Horse 

carousel horse

Doesn't anyone want a ride? 

The children in my family are very lucky, the beautiful carousel horse you see here lives nearby. A walk to the beach follows the ritual of throwing pebbles in the sea, having an ice-cream and riding the carousel.

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

Are you a doting parent or grandparent with a deep pocket? Maybe this is for a firstborn child with more to come and you want a gift that will become a family heirloom. This is a top quality rocking horse available in two sizes - large or medium. The materials are best quality - all together a fantastic horse.



Maple Rocking Horse



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
Rocking horses are one of those uncomplicated toys that all kids love until they can't fit on them anymore. Although this classic Marbel rocking horse from Heals is not the cheapest present you could buy this Christmas, in terms of...
Best of Inhabitots: Top 7 Eco-Friendly Rocking Horses for Kids ...
Best of Inhabitots: Top 7 Eco-Friendly Rocking Horses for Kids. Eco-friendly rocking horse photo Photo credit: Whatchawant True to its name, the Whatchawant is whatever your child wishes it to be. Can't decide between a rocking chair or ...

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Rocking Horse From Germany 

Isn't he cute?

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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



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 

Wooden toys are sturdy and will take almost any rough treatment a child can meter out. Many get saved for the next generation, so they are well worth the investment.

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 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!)

Christmas Lens 

This really made me smile and gave me an idea of what to do with the kids this weekend!

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 

There are many different versions about the origins of the nursery rhyme. It first appeared in print in 1784 though probably sung before then. Banbury lies at the bottom of a steep hill. In earlier times an extra horse or "cock horse" would be harnessed to help pull up loads - real extra horse power! The term is also used to describe bouncing a child on the knee.
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 

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Relko Rocking 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!"

More Great Rocking Horses To Buy 

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Melissa & Doug Plush Rocking Horse

Amazon Price: $99.99 (as of 11/15/2009) Buy Now

Tek Nek "Rock N' Ride" Brown Pony

Amazon Price: $39.58 (as of 11/15/2009) Buy Now

Tek Nek "Rock N' Ride" Pink Pony

Amazon Price: $34.00 (as of 11/15/2009) Buy Now

Plush Pony Rocking Horse

Amazon Price: (as of 11/15/2009) Buy Now

Wooden Toys From Amazon 

Sturdy wooden toys will last for generations. We have just passed on a handmade wooden tricycle to a third child.

Melissa & Doug Wooden Sandwich-Making Set

Amazon Price: $15.50 (as of 11/15/2009) Buy Now

Manhattan Toy Automoblox Mini's 3-Pack

Amazon Price: $21.18 (as of 11/15/2009) Buy Now

Melissa & Doug Deluxe Wooden Railway Set

Amazon Price: $99.99 (as of 11/15/2009) Buy Now

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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