Hape Rock and Ride Wooden Rocking Horse is a perfectly balanced ride-on that can take kids for a slow-and-steady gallop. Get ready to ride off into the sunset! This classically designed rocking horse makes a timeless addition to your child’s collection. The rocking horse features a guardrail that helps babies stay in place and can be removed as your little one gains confidence. The backrest can be lowered when the toddler is ready to rock and ride on their own. Playing with the rocking horse boosts coordination, balance, and physical strength, helping to develop your little one’s gross motor skills. The perfectly placed handles and footrest add extra security that helps toddlers and kids develop these skills as early as ten months. Encourage your child in imitative role play as they mimic the sound of a horse and begin to use their imaginations to create storylines about their adventures with their new friend. ADJUSTABLE GUARDRAIL: The wooden rocking horse’s guardrail helps babies as young as ten months stay in place and can be removed as your little one gains confidence STURDY BACKREST: The rocking horse’s backrest can be lowered when your toddler is ready to rock and ride on their own DEVELOP MOTOR SKILLS: Classic toy gives hours of imaginative exercise while developing basic balance and coordination skills DURABLE: Your family can enjoy this wooden horse for many years to come, each component is joined together with high quality fixtures