Rocking Horse Plans
Updated 1950's Style

The Rocking Horse Plans introduce a very unique Rocking Horse. I saw a picture of a similar Rocking Horse from the 1950's. I believe it was called the Saf-T-Colt. It is a lot safer than some of the modern versions of a Rocking Horse, and is a lot of fun to ride.

You handcraft this attractive heirloom Rocking Horse with love. You will want to hand down this remarkable rocking horse from generation to generation. This is my rendition of this great style.

With this Rocking Horse plans the base does not move - a nice feature. You attach the legs to the base and the saddle with machine screws and washers. So the legs glide and rock without the base moving. The legs are designed to minimize wood waste and the length is adjustable. As your child grows, you can raise the saddle - a great feature!

I used Select Pine for the prototype. For the actual rocking horse plans, Hickory was the hardwood choice. In addition, I developed the design of the Horse's head, and made a template so that you can make several exactly alike. The eye is a gem from China called a "horse's eye gem". I made a template to mortise the gem on each side of the head.

There is a slot in the back of the horse's head for the mane. This particular mane is a mop, but you can make it out of any thing you like. You can move the mane from side to side.

Notice the hand hold on both sides of the Horse's head. In the lower area, the legs house the stirrups. The saddle is cut smaller in the center for a child's legs to reach the stirrups.
In addition, there is a bracket on the back of the saddle for the horse's tail. You can cover the saddle with soft material for additional comfort.

Take a look at the video for a discussion that includes an actual demonstration:

Building a child's toy is loads of fun. You may spend hours cutting, sanding, assembling and finishing a toy. But you are richly rewarded by the pleasure shown on a child's face when they get your toy. There is nothing to compare with that joy.

For generations, the rocking horse is the most popular of children's toys. Little cowboys and cowgirls like to mount the saddle and ride the family room range - looking for strays and hunting the bad guys.

Any woodworker can build this rocking horse plans with templates for all of the parts. And any child will love rocking and gliding for an exciting adventure.

1. One (1) Hour & 29-minute DVD of each and every step, including bonus section on leg styles
2. Bill of Materials, parts list and commentary on building the rocking horse
3. Two (2) Horse's Eye gems while supplies last - only a few left!
4. Patterns for the horse's head and eye
5. Pattern for saddle mortises and contour
6. Pattern for leg contours
7. Some double-sided sticky tape for template work
8. Flexible clamps (2) for Gluing Head to Saddle

Special Discount Pricing - Just for You!

I want you to enjoy this Outstanding Rocking Horse!
The normal price for the entire package is $39.95. The Special Economic Condition's price is only $17.50 - a BIG 56% discount!, plus shipping by First Class Mail within mainland USA.
Additional S&H applies outside of mainland USA. Please contact me for your country's cost.

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