Hobby horse for toddlers 9 months to 2 years. Handmade toy that little kids can use to learn to walk and stand. Natural wood sealed with tung oils and wax for satin smooth touch. Dimensions:
* 14 inches long
* 3-4 inches diameter of body and head (always sassafras wood)
* 11 inches high at shoulder standing on maple legs
* 16 inches high at top of head
Super sturdy and can hold most adults sitting on them.
I have made thousands of log reindeer for Christmas decorations - all from coastal sassafras from Branford, CT - over the years and when I began to have grandchildren, I came up with Ride 'Em Reindeers to help the kids learn about nature and elemental materials. Al the trees are harvested in the watershed around Lake Gaillard, a 1,000 acre drinking water reservoir where I have a cutting permit. Not a commercial timber, the water company loves that I have found a use for these wonderful trees.
Very simple shop tools:
*trusty Opinel knife from France to carve the legs and head and body
*Skil saw
*home-made wooden mallet
*sandpaper
I work in a yurt with a big wood stove for heat in the winter time.
I love making them as they are all a bit different but still consistent to about 1". They all have online real character and personality which will only grow on you as they integrate themselves into your family.
Product code: Hobby horse reindeer online wooden toddler toy