The model horse is bound to have popped up in all of our childhoods, whether it was a random plastic animal from a farm figurine pack you got at the dollar store, or a prestigious breyer model with its classic, ultra realistic style, it is likely to have had an impact on your interest in horses.
Through the world of imagination, children have the innate ability to create fantastical worlds with bold storylines, strong relationships, and unique moral values. This imaginative playtime gives children the ability to use their creativity while developing dexterity, cognitive, and emotional strength. Play is not only a building block to their neurological development, but is also a key part of how they begin to engage and interact with the world around them.
A model horse opens a new world of possibilities within this realm of imagination. Giving your child the opportunity to play games with their model horses are not only bound to pique their interest in the hobby, but also provide them the opportunity to learn about horses, their care, and the various activities they can be a part of.
So whether your child is running a stable yard out of a cardboard box, managing a herd of wild horses living out their lives on the soft grazing lands of the carpet, or being a jockey to an amazing jumper that can jump over everything, be sure to encourage this exploratory style of play this christmas.