Play & sport
Hobby Horse
Here you will find hobby horses (stick horses) and matching accessories: bridles, headcollars, fly veils, rugs and more. Whether for play, practice or hobby horsing competitions – filter by product type and brand. What hobby horsing is and who the sport is suitable for is explained in our guide Hobby horsing.
Buy a hobby horse: stick horse and accessories
A hobby horse is a stick horse for play and sport. In this category you will find ready-made hobby horses as well as accessories for playing at bridles, grooming and everyday "stable" life or for kitting out for exercises and competitions. The exact contents of delivery (e.g. whether a bridle is included with the hobby horse) are stated with each item.
Product types in the shop
- Hobby horses / stick horses: models for leading and "riding"; look and size vary depending on the item.
- Bridles for hobby horses: bridles, replica double bridles and headcollars in mini format – frequently sought-after additions to an existing hobby horse.
- Other accessories: e.g. fly veils, rugs, brushes or bows, where in the range. Under "Toys" in the product type filter you will find more items on the topic.
Whether an item is intended as a starter set or a single piece is stated in the title and description.
Hobby horse and hobby horsing – what's the difference?
Hobby horse means the stick horse or the product. Hobby horsing refers to the sport or hobby around it: training, exercises, sometimes competitions. If you want to understand the sport – its origins, who it is suitable for, which benefits are mentioned – read our guide Hobby horsing. If you are looking for a hobby horse or accessories, you're in the right category.
Who is a hobby horse suitable for?
Hobby horses are used by children and adults – for play, for exercises together or with competitive ambitions. What suits age, size and use depends on the model; details are given with the item.
Choosing in three steps
- Hobby horse or accessories? Do you need the hobby horse itself first, or are you adding to one you already have?
- Which product type? Use the filter (Hobbyhorse / Toys) and the search in the shop.
- Which brand? The brand filter includes LeMieux, QHP, Cheval Roi and BR, among others.
Colours and filters
Accessories and models come in various colours (including blue, pink, black, brown, red, purple – see the colour filter). Also rely on the item details.
Accessories in detail
Frequently sought-after additions include hobby horse bridles (also Mexican variants), headcollars and headcollar sets, fly veils, coolers or stable rugs in mini format as well as grooming items such as brushes. Some items are labelled as toy pony accessories – check the description to see whether they fit your hobby horse. Replica double bridles and a competition look (e.g. competition bridle) are aimed at everyone who wants to make exercises or performances more realistic; competition rules on site are a matter for the respective organiser and are not guaranteed here.
Brands and search
Besides the brand filter, the shop search helps with terms such as "Hobby Horse Trense" or the model name.
Usable all year round
Hobby horsing and playing with a hobby horse are not tied to a season – training and exercises take place indoors and outdoors.
Care and handling
How to clean the cover, mane or accessories is stated in the item or manufacturer information. Textile parts, synthetic leather and plastic are treated differently – follow the label.
Advice
Questions about a model or accessories? We will advise you by phone, WhatsApp or video.
A hobby horse is the stick horse (product). Hobby horsing is the sport or hobby with it – exercises, training, sometimes competitions. You will find products in this category and the explanation of the sport in our guide "Hobby horsing".
To get started, a hobby horse is often enough. Many add a bridle, headcollar or other accessories later. Whether a bridle is already included with the hobby horse is stated with the item.
Yes. The shop has bridles, headcollars, fly veils and rugs for hobby horses or toy pony accessories, among other things, where listed. Filter by product type or use the search.
That depends on the model and the recommended use. Hobby horsing is done by children and adults. Details on size or suitability are given with the item; if in doubt, just ask us for advice.
In our guide Hobby horsing on Lepona Knowledge: its origins, who the sport is suitable for and which aspects are covered there. To buy a hobby horse and accessories, just stay in this category.
The brand filter of this category includes LeMieux, QHP, Cheval Roi and BR, among others. Availability may change.