{"product_id":"lemieux-dakota-appaloosa-hobby-horse-with-wooden-stick-1","title":"LeMieux Dakota Appaloosa Hobby Horse with Wooden Stick","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLeMieux Dakota Appaloosa Hobby Horse\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe LeMieux Dakota Hobby Horse is a soft, stick-mounted toy horse with a black-spotted Appaloosa coat, a dual-coloured plaitable mane and a detachable wooden stick. It is designed for children aged 3 and over who want their own horse for active, imaginative play at home, in the garden or around the yard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDakota is best for young riders who love Western styling and want a hobby horse they can groom, plait and tack up. The hook and loop mouth accepts the LeMieux range of Hobby Horse accessories, so the look can be changed again and again as your child's collection grows.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlack-spotted Appaloosa coat\u003c\/strong\u003e with a distinctive dual-coloured mane\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlaitable mane\u003c\/strong\u003e for grooming, plaiting and practising real yard skills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHook and loop mouth\u003c\/strong\u003e that holds LeMieux Hobby Horse bridles and accessories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRealistic head shape\u003c\/strong\u003e for convincing in-hand and ridden-style play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetachable wooden stick\u003c\/strong\u003e at a length suited to hobby horsing, easy to remove for storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMatching Western accessories\u003c\/strong\u003e available separately to complete the look\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for ages 3 and over\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse more young rider kit in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hobby-horses\"\u003ehobby horses collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLeMieux\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHobby Horse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eName\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDakota\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eColour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack-spotted Appaloosa, dual-coloured mane\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMane\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlaitable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMouth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHook and loop fastening\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStick\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDetachable wooden stick\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAge Suitability\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 years and over\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAccessories\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWestern range available separately\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChina\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlide the wooden stick into the body of the hobby horse and check it is seated securely before play.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttach a LeMieux Hobby Horse bridle or accessory to the hook and loop mouth if you are using one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGroom and plait the mane, then let your rider hold the stick with both hands to walk, trot and canter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet out poles or low obstacles on flat ground for a simple hobby horsing course.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter play, detach the stick and store Dakota indoors, away from damp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat age is the LeMieux Dakota Hobby Horse suitable for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is suitable for children aged 3 years and over. Adult supervision is recommended for younger riders and play is safest on flat, open ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan the mane be plaited?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The dual-coloured mane is plaitable, so children can groom, plait and restyle it as often as they like, just as they would at the yard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it come with a stick?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. A detachable wooden stick is included and is cut to a length suited to hobby horsing. It can be removed for easier storage and transport.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill LeMieux Hobby Horse accessories fit Dakota?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Dakota has a hook and loop mouth designed to hold the LeMieux range of Hobby Horse accessories. 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