Looking back through time to the most classic toys that children have loved, you will notice one of the most iconic is the rocking horse.
Plan Toys Arabian
Probably the most classic type of rocking horses is the wooden one. These are the types that are found in nurseries from so long ago. The Plan Toys Arabian is a different type of horse, and is more for people who enjoy minimalist items than for those who are looking for traditional horses. This one simply has the form of a horse, with the head that has handles to hold onto and straight boards for legs. It is a different design, but it is one that is perfect for a household that has many pieces of modern furniture.
Plan Toys Palomino
Sometimes you want to go for classic items, and other times you’re looking for something that is just a bit different. The Plan Toys Palomino is definitely a bit different. Much like the other items that are in this collection, this horse is a bit plain, which is perfect for those who like a minimalist approach to their furniture. It has a comfortable and wide saddle, and even a place for a child to rest his feet while he’s rocking back and forth on his very unique looking Palomino. It may look minimalist, but the entire horse is very comfortable to ride on.
KidKraft Derby
Those who are looking for more of a classic or traditional rocking horse in appearance and form may want to consider the KidKraft Derby. This beautiful honey colored horse is what is considered to be heirloom quality. While you can still find horses that existed in nurseries over 50 years ago, so too will you be able to find items like this one. It has a wool mane and tail, which is fun for children to grab onto while they’re pretending to be a cowboy or cowgirl. It also has anti-tip rockers, so that parents don’t have to worry that their little cowpoke will tip themselves over.
Lusitano
There are many items that have come from the Plan Toy factory that are just a bit different, and it’s true that the Lusitano ride on toy is similar. It doesn’t look like a classic horse that children would play with, but it is actually a lot of fun! This horse doesn’t rock, it glides! There is leverage that is built in to glide the child back and forth, creating a very comfortable movement. It is not only fun to ride, but it also helps children to develop better arm and leg muscles. And, of course, it’s just plain entertaining!
Stork Craft
The Stork Craft horse is one that looks almost too simple. It has a broad back, a woolen mane and tail, and handles for a child to hold onto. Sometimes, however, less is more, and that is certainly the case with this item. Because it is made with solid wood, it will last for a lifetime and beyond. You can pass it down to family members for generations. The high quality and extreme craftsmanship that is put into this item means that it will outlast almost every other toy your child has, making this a riding toy more than just a toy; it can become a keepsake and heirloom of tomorrow.
Tori
Once again we venture into the strange world of Plan Toys, where nothing is as it seems and where everything seems just a little extraordinary. The Tori definitely looks a little different from traditional rocking horses, and there’s a reason for that. Unlike almost every other horse that you’ll find, this one actually folds up! It was designed to fold flat so that it could be stored easily, which is ideal for people who do not have a great deal of space in their home, or who like to stay tidy. And because it’s made from rubberwood, which is replenishable, it is environmentally friendly as well!
Guidecraft Pastel Pony
It’s a mistake to believe that only young boys enjoy pretending to gallop around the countryside – young girls do as well! Guidecraft has answered this need with the Guidecraft Pastel Pony. This rocking horse is made especially for young girls. It seats young girls up to 18 pounds and features a pastel color palate, with pastel colored tail and mane made from yarn. It is an absolutely beautiful wooden rocker and would be an excellent addition to any young girl’s bedroom, which also makes it a great gift idea as well.
Neo-Classic Rocking Horse
Would a traditional plaything be something that looks as though it belongs in an art museum? Probably not, but this fine example of craftsmanship definitely does. This ride on toy, made by Plan Toys, definitely doesn’t look like your grandmother’s wooden horse. This one has actually been designed to look like a piece of artwork. That doesn’t mean that children can’t enjoy it, however. The toy is designed to help children balance and rock on it, which builds up their motor skills and helps them in their physical development.
Melissa & Doug Plush
Melissa and Doug have made a name for themselves in the toy industry for creating high quality wooden toys. They also, however, create rocking horses! This Melissa & Doug Plush product is one that is ideal for young children who don’t want to sit on a wooden bench, but who, instead, want the combination of a stuffed animal as well as an item that can be ridden. This horse is not only one that is comfortable to sit on and to pet, but it also makes a galloping sound. Children just squeeze the ear to truly let their imaginations go wild.
Tek Nek Brown Pony
When you’re looking for the top selling pony that rocks in the country, what will you find? If you search correctly, you’ll find the Tek Nek Brown Pony. This pony has been the top selling rocking horse for a very long time, and there are a few reasons for that. To start with, the pony is soft and fun to touch. But what makes it fun, and likely what tips the scales in its favor, is the fact that his mouth moves and he talks and sings to your child! Galloping motions are also made whenever the child touches a button in the ear, which allows one to easily understand why it is the best selling pony.
Pink Pony
Young girls should be able to become cowgirls if they want, and Tek Nek has made sure that they can do that while, at the same time, enjoying the colors that they like. The Pink Pony by Tek Nek is a ride on toy that not only looks great, but also sounds great! It moves its mouth and sings the “I’m a Little Pony” song, and it also neighs and whinny’s! Safety-wise, the pony features easy grip handles and no slip steps that make mounting this pony and galloping it all around in their imagination a piece of cake.
Baby Stella Horse
Often children want to try to do things before they’re physically ready to and parents grapple with how best to teach them. This may include putting your child on a rocking horse before their bodies are completely ready to handle it. Parents then wind up holding their child the whole time they’re rocking, which can get very time-consuming. The Baby Stella Horse, however, allows young children to ride on a pony safely, thanks to the fabric safety belt that is added onto the pony. Parents, however, should always supervise a child whenever they’re on any type of toy that they can sit or move on.
Radio Flyer Liberty Spring Horse with Sound
Spring horses are more fun for some children to enjoy than the rocking ones, and while rocking horses are fun, there’s just something about spring ponies that are even more enjoyable for older children. The Radio Flyer Liberty Spring Horse with Sound is a product that is ideal for children between the ages of 24 months to 6 years. It has a yarn mane and tail and is not only fun to jump around on, but it makes noises as well! This pony clip-clops and neighs just like a real horse, providing hours of entertainment.
Tek Nek Legend
When it comes to children, often the more realistic something is, the more enthralled they will be by it. The Tek Nek Legend is about as realistic as it gets when you’re talking about a spring pony. Like many of the most popular rocking horses, the Tek Nek Legend has a mouth that moves, but what makes this stand out from the crowd is the fact that not only does he make noise, but he truly comes alive, with galloping noises, a swishing tail, a nodding head, and even ears that wiggle! This three-position spring pony is one that will delight all little riders.
Radio Flyer Blaze
Looking for a riding toy that is more than just a toy? If you’re looking for something interactive, and something in the pony realm, then look to the Radio Flyer Blaze. This pony, by the well-known Radio Flyer Company, not only makes noise, but also has three different stages of riding! It can walk, it can trot, or it can gallop! It has built-in safety straps to keep children safe, but what becomes truly enjoyable for children is that it is interactive. It responds to a child’s motion and can even make chomping sounds when children feed it a fake carrot!
Radio Flyer Soft Rock and Bounce Pony
Even young children should be able to enjoy bouncing around on a pony, and the Radio Flyer Company, a company who has always prided themselves on creating high quality toys for children, has answered the call with the Radio Flyer Soft Rock and Bounce Pony. This item has a patented rubber bounce suspension that is low to the ground. It provides a safe, and actually very quiet, ride that children can truly enjoy and with which parents can feel safe. The ears make crinkly sounds and children can ride either by bouncing or by rocking in a safe manner.
Tek Nek Lucky
Sometimes you just want to be sung to. It is a noted fact that almost all children respond better to singing, especially when they’re trying to learn, than they do to almost any other type of instruction. Have you ever seen a rocking horse that can sing? The Tek Nek Lucky is one that can! This pony not only sings, but he also talks to your child. This is perfect for younger children, and it has three different positioned stirrups so that it can grow with your child, giving it many years of use in your home.
Step2 Patches
The Step2 Company has earned a great reputation by providing high quality, safe, molded plastic toys for young children. The Step2 Patches is just the type of item that they excel in crafting. This pony is made of molded plastic, which means that it can put up with as much damage as your toddler, or a few toddlers, can throw at it. It sits very low to the ground, making it safe for even very young children, and has a very pleasing look and feel to it.
Little Tikes Rocking Puppy
Sometimes you have a child that wants a rocking horse. Other times, however, you have a child who would rather have something a little bit different. The Little Tikes Rocking Puppy is the perfect rocking solution for young children who love puppies. This rocking animal is made from durable plastic, but he has soft ears and eyes, making him enjoyable to touch. He features large rounded rockers and handles that are very easy to grip. The foot holds and seat are textured, which helps younger children who are just learning how to ride better keep their seat.
Tek Nek Deluxe Bull
Yee haw! It’s time to put on your cowboy hat and to take on the bucking bronco that you’ve been looking at all day. Of course, this bucking bronco doesn’t have hard horns and mean eyes, but instead has a soft, plush body and actually sings! The Tek Nek Deluxe Bull makes galloping sounds and has mouth motion that is activated by touching the bull’s ear. It is not only a great talking and riding item, but it is also one that is designed with safety in mind, due to slip-resistant foot holds and handles that are very easy to grip.
Lil’ Propeller Plane
The idea of flying through the sky is extremely enjoyable for young children. Most of the time, however, they can only pretend to fly when they’re holding onto a toy that they can zoom around in their hands. The Lil’ Propeller Plane is similar to a traditional motion rocker model that allows young children to live their dream of flying, without ever getting too far off the ground. This plane rocks and has a spinning, light-up propeller. It also has sound effects and original zooming music, which truly allows young children to become the pilot that they want to be in their imaginations.
Wonderworld Rocking Cater
An adult tends to avoid bugs whenever they can. A young child, however, is often fascinated by bugs. If you’re looking for rocking horses, but you’re just not finding one that your child is kept entertained by, the Wonderworld Rocking Cater may be something that you should take a serious look at! This rocking item is not a pony, but a caterpillar! With a happy face and a soft plushy body, children can grab onto the antennas and can rock themselves all around the garden that they’ve helped to grow in their imagination.
Dantoy Crocodile
When you have more than one child who is trying to ride around on a pony that rocks, you will see that there can be a problem. There’s simply not enough room for more than one person to fit on rocking horses! The Dantoy Crocodile, however, has plenty of room for not one, not two, but three children! This grinning crocodile can fit a child on both ends of it and one in the middle, which makes for a great deal of fun and also teaches them how to get along and share time together. Made out of sturdy plastic, this is one toy that is designed to hold up to serious play time.
Elijah Elephant
How adorable are elephants? Well, large elephants may not be cute, but baby elephants definitely are, and young children tend to be drawn to them, especially when they look like they have a big smile on their face. Instead of looking at a traditional rocking horse, why not take a peek at the Elijah Elephant? This sweet little elephant is perfect for young children to pretend to ride around on. They can pretend that they’re on a jungle safari in Africa, or they can just rock around learning more about how to balance themselves and having a great deal of fun at the same time.
Danny Dinosaur
Who doesn’t love a dinosaur? Young children love these fascinating and almost magical creatures, which is why many parents, instead of buying rocking horses for their children, look to the Danny Dinosaur rocking dino! This dinosaur is absolutely adorable to look at, with a very welcoming face and a soft, plush body. Not only is it comfortable and safe for children to rock around on, it’s also got a little trick up its sleeve, err, antlers. This dinosaur actually roars when one horn is squeezed, and makes music when the other horn is squeezed, allowing for a very fun and enjoyable ride around with a child’s imagination.
