Wooden Ride On Toys at The Faraway Tree
’Ride on’ wooden toys have been around for generations, from the first examples of toy wooden horses in the 17th Century (inspired by the even earlier examples of the predecessor to these toys, the so called ’hobby horse’ in the 14th Century) to early examples of the toys that we all know today, such as wooden tricycles and bicycles.
Early examples of ride on wooden toys were simply a handle with a horses head, which gave the child the ability to mimic a horse rider. These ’hobyn horse’ (from the Middle English for pony or small horse) toys were popular and their use well documented throughout the middle ages, and led to the development of the rocking horse we all know and love in the late 17th Century, with mass production starting in the 18th Century.
Ride On wooden toys have regained popularity in recent years, because of both their aesthetic and ’green’ credentials, being made from natural and renewable materials which are both warm and durable. Wood makes the perfect construction material for a ride-on toy, as it offers sturdiness and the sort of long-lasting finish which plastic toys just cannot duplicate.
Today there are a plethora of wooden ride on toys available, including some fine examples of toy motorbikes which will keep your young stunt rider happy for hours.
For the more sedate child, why not take a look at our great range of traditional wooden toy horses, which are great for use both outdoors and indoors. These ride-on toys offer hours of pleasure for young children and aid in their development as they explore the world around them.
The Faraway Tree have a range of ride-on wooden toys, which offer all the practicality of plastic toys with the warmth and sturdiness of real wood. We source our stock from environmentally aware manufacturers, so you can be assured that the wood our toys are made from doesn’t endanger your Child’s or your grandchildren’s future.
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