byASTRUP Hobby Horse - Grey

A beautiful grey horse, “whinnying” for its owner and eager to get going. It can't wait to show off on the jumping course, glide through the dressage arena, or take centre stage in creative pretend play.

With a nicely sized forelock and mane, your child can easily brush, braid, and style their horse just the way they like.

A wonderful hobby horse for imaginative play, dress-up fun, and backyard tournaments with friends. Will it be jumping or dressage today? Or maybe your child feels like being a wild stallion — or a brave knight heading out on an adventure? 

Hobby horse riding is full-on, energetic fun that gets your child moving and their heart racing. Along the way, it helps improve focus, balance, coordination, and even sleep.

It might sound a little surprising, but research shows that physical activity and mental wellbeing are closely connected. We’re simply made to move and use our bodies regularly — which is why it’s such a great idea to help your child find a fun way to stay active that they genuinely enjoy.

Beyond all the general benefits of physical activity, there’s something else wonderful about playing with a hobby horse. It’s a form of imaginative role play, where your child gets to step into someone else’s shoes for a while. Or perhaps for quite a while — because sometimes the story is so much fun that the same character sticks around for days on end.

68 cm long, including a 40 cm stick.

Comes with a handy carry bag.

The activity helps your child develop skills and is great for your child's well-being:

• Benefits your child's ability to show care and empathy for other people.
• Gives your child lots of opportunities to unleash their imagination.
• Perfect for role play, where little ones practise finding their own place in the game and not always being in charge. This develops your child's empathy and ability to work with others.

Measures 68 cm.
Suitable for ages 3 yrs. to 8 yrs.

Hobby horses should not be underestimated. When your child has one or more hobby horses stabled at home, they can easily engage in role play, play with others, and physical activity, in fun horse games.

Braid the mane, build obstacles, and organise a show or a race – or build a show jumping competition in your garden or on the playground. Hobby horses are classics for a reason. That's why we at Toy Academy just love the fact that hobby horses are enjoying quite a revival among children, teens, and adults alike.

Are you thinking about getting a bridle, a halter, or other tack for your hobby horse? Then remember to make sure that you get tack of the same brand as your hobby horse. Otherwise, the tack size may not fit your hobby horse.

Do you know byASTRUP?

byASTRUP is a Danish brand known for toys that have unique styles and designs, fine details, and high durability. Here, you'll find toys made from wood and textile which give your child's role play and imagination endless wonderful opportunities to flourish and thrive.

They use wood sourced from responsibly managed forests that ensure replanting and show consideration for both local communities and working conditions. The company is also BSCI certified (meaning they meet social responsibility standards in their production) and gives €1000 every month to the Children’s Cancer Foundation.

See our selection from byASTRUP here.