What child does not want a pony of his or her very own. Unfortunately, most people do not have the resources to provide this once simple luxury. A pony requires land, a barn, feed and lots and lots of care. But what if you could buy your child a toy pony so life-like that it will be as good as — if not better than — the real thing?
Even if your child is familiar with real horses, has been to riding camp or has access to horses at home, the FurReal Friends Butterscotch pony will evoke real delight in a child five years old and up. One of the reasons: no adult supervision required.
Another reason you may want to start with a toy pony before your child is introduced to a real one: very small children often are not patient enough to understand that real animals have feelings and needs of their own and that we cannot make unreasonable demands on them. It is better to introduce a mechanical toy that helps with the fantasy of what it would be like to have a real pony, and then discuss with your child how a real pony differs from a toy.
Of course, the FurReal Friends Pony is a bit pricey, coming in at $699.9o. You might not have that much to spend. Another limitation: it is best appreciated by those children who want to enjoy a relationship with a pony more so than those who seek to ride one. In other words, the FurReal Friends Butterscotch Pony is more of a girl’s toy. But if you have a boy — or a girl who wants a pony she can ride, rather than play with — then there are some other quite interesting options in the form of pony riders.
- less expensive
- riding them actually is a form of physical exercise
- they really do go where you want
The Little Tykes Giddiyup and Go Pony is the best of the pony riders:
In this day and age where childhood obesity is running rampant, it’s good to have a toy that makes exercising fun. The Giddyup and Go Pony is appropriate for children from age three to age eight and is enjoyed equally by both girls and boys.
However, if this pony is also not within your budget, you might also consider the following ponies that children can ride and use for both imaginative play and exercise.
A pony for Christmas is a magical gift that your child will remember for many years to come. No matter what your budget, you are sure to find the right pony for your child. A pony makes a unique gift, and what better time for it than this Christmas?
