Horses

All the Ways to Play:

  1. Walk, Bounce & Ride Horse:

    Our OT’s daughter LOVES this walker! From increasing use of pointer finger by pressing the buttons to hear the music, to increasing gross motor coordination by getting on/off the bouncy seat, to walking, and utilizing imitation skills to pet the horse, this walker works on so much!
    Functional Language: horse, neigh, push, on, off, walk, bounce

  2. Take-Along Horse Stable:

    This take-along set is great because it comes with its own storage! Practice putting the horse in and out, counting the horses, and following directions by asking your little one to “find the ___ horse.” 
    Functional Language: “Find the __ horse,” horse, neigh, in, out, numbers, colors

  3. Horse Stamp Set:

    Stamp sets are a great fine motor and preschool readiness activity for your 3-4 year old. Increase fine motor skills, ability to follow directions, sequencing skills, and handwriting grasp practice as your little one creates something wonderful with this kit!
    Functional Language: push, stamp, press, more, horse, colors, more

  4. Pasture Pals:

    These horse figurines are perfect for working on imitation skills! Make the horse jump, run, dance, sleep, go under the table, or on top of your head. Make sure you pause and wait for your little one to imitate your actions! Great for 18+ months.
    Functional Language: horse, neigh, on, off, dance, jump, sleep

  5. Fold & Go Horse Stable:

    This easy to store and transport toy is a great set for increasing pretend play and imitation skills. Practice making the horses neigh, run, and jump, then wait for your little one to imitate you. Great for 2+ years.
    Functional Language: open, close, barn, horse, neigh

  6. Plush Stick Horse:

    Such a great toy for increasing gross motor coordination, as well as engaging in pretend play. Pretend you are at a horse race and prompt your little one with “Ready, set, GO!” and watch them trot around the house or outside! Perfect for 2+ years.
    Functional Language: “Ready, set, GO!,” trot, stop, go

  7. Bounce Horse:

    Engage in sensory and gross motor play with this fun horse! Great for little ones ages 18+ months as they start to work on those jumping skills! Take outside or leave inside to get some energy out on a rainy day.
    Functional Language: horse, neigh, bounce, jump, up, down, stop, go

  8. Horse Trailer:

    Engage in open-ended play with your little one as you load the horses onto the trailer and take them on different adventures. Spark their imagination by asking your little one where the horses are going and what they are going to do.
    Functional Language: horse, in, out, neigh, go, stop, “Where are they going?”

  9. Plush Horse Set:

    Engage in pretend play and work on imitation skills with these soft horses. They are a great size to work on grabbing with two hands and bringing to chest (3+ months), then transition to more functional play as your little one gets older.
    Functional Language: horse, neigh, walk, trot, jump

  10. Horse Care Play Set:

    This horse set is great for pretend play as your little one grooms and cares for their horse. Practice sequencing bedtime routine steps as you feed, bathe, groom, and put the horse to bed!
    Functional Language: horse, brush, sleep, eat, feed

  11. Horse Stable Play Set:

    A great set for older toddlers as they engage in pretend play caring for and training the horses. A great toy for talking about the care and keeping of an animal!
    Functional Language: horse, groom, brush, sleep, jump, ride

  12. Little People Horse Stable Play Set:

    This simple play set is perfect for 12+ months to start working on following simple directions (in, out) and beginning to practice those imitation skills (sleeping, brushing, covering with blanket, etc.).
    Functional Language: horse, stall, sleep, brush, eat, cover, wake up

How to Set the Play Scene:

You have your horses and the books to match, but how do you set them up for play? Our Ways to Play Guides can help with that!

Shop Takin’ Care of Horses:

  1. Horses Book

  2. Plush Horses

  3. Horse Care Play Kit

If your little one loves horses, be sure to check out our farm, animal & tractor pages, too!

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