All About Wooden Rocking Horses

My kingdom for a horse

Wooden rocking horses are the perfect vehicle for a child's developing imagination. Just think back.  What did you name your old rocking horse? Wooden rocking horses have been around for as long as history can recall.  King Charles I of England rode a wooden rocking horse when he was a young prince. In fact, that wooden rocking horse survives to this day. Socrates is another great historical figure who played with his children on an early version of the wooden rocking horse.  And don't forget that Trojan deal.  In the Middle Ages, little knights in training practiced jousting on wheeled horses or carousels.

Memories in wood

Premium rocking horses last virtually forever when made from the finest natural-finish select hardwoods chosen for their superb beauty and resilience. A wooden horse made of oak glows with a royal sheen, Walnut, maple, or the glow of cherry wood make wooden rocking horses the desirable toys and works of value we consider them today and always.  Painted wooden horses are also available in different colors that will bring real art to your child's nursery or playroom.

The craftsmanship of safety

The safety of wooden rocking horses for children is always a prime concern. The bases of wooden rocking horses are made from high quality hardwood to ensure they provide a smooth motion and stable balance.  Painted wooden rocking horses use only non-toxic paint.  It's a matter of care and commonsense.

Pass it on

The permanence, natural allure, and durability of wood make the wooden rocking horse a true classic.  A wooden rocking horse is no disposable faddish toy.  Wooden rocking horses are beloved memories treasured, preserved and passed down to succeeding generations.

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