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Wooden Horse, Papa
Wooden Horse, Papa

Tiny Fox Hole

Wooden Horse, Papa

$31.00

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The papa horse stands square and steady, head dipped as if grazing, the calm one at the head of the herd and the horse a child reaches for first.

He is shaped by hand so no two come out quite alike, the mane and the line of his face grooved into the wood rather than painted on.

He has a reassuring weight in the hand and stands firmly on his own, the steady center a whole farmyard gathers around, made to be played with hard and handed down.

MaterialAsh wood, linseed oil, beeswax
IncludesOne wooden horse
Size3 × 5.11 × 0.7 in
CertifiedEN 71 certified materials
Pair withWooden Horse, Mama and the Wooden Baby Horse
OriginEurope

Age Recommendations

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From age three and up, through the Pre-K and early-primary years. A hand-finished wooden horse made to be kept and played with for years.

Why it lasts.

This is the kind of piece I started My Toy Wagon for. A simple wooden horse, handmade so no two are quite alike, sturdy enough to be loved hard for years and then handed down to the next small pair of hands. It is the sort of toy a child keeps, and a family is glad to have on the shelf.

Who it's for

For the parent
For families who choose fewer, better toys, the Papa horse is solid ash with a natural oil finish and no plastic, beautiful enough to keep on a shelf and sturdy enough for daily play.
For the educator
For Waldorf, Montessori, and Reggio spaces that value natural materials, he anchors small-world farm play and holds up to a full day of handling at the table.
For the gift-giver
For anyone hunting a keepsake gift that outlasts the wrapping, he pairs naturally with the Mama and Baby Horse to build a family over time.

Ways to play.

Bring him onto the play mat and open up a day on the farm. Gather the family, count the herd, and let the barnyard come to life. He belongs with the Wooden Horse, Mama and the Wooden Baby Horse.

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Details

Materials & construction

This horse is shaped and finished entirely by hand in a small family workshop, so the natural grain is left to show and no two pieces are exactly alike. It is solid ash, sealed with pure linseed oil and beeswax, with no paint and no varnish.

The finishes are non-toxic and child-safe. The wood and finishes used across the line are certified to the European toy safety standard EN 71-3, which limits the migration of heavy metals if a toy is mouthed, chewed, or swallowed.

The shape is kept simple and open-ended in the Montessori and Waldorf tradition, made to leave room for a child's imagination rather than direct it.

Care & storage

Wipe clean with a dry cloth, or one that is barely damp. Never soak or submerge it in water, and do not leave it wet. Keep it out of direct sunlight and away from heat to protect the wood and the linseed oil finish. If the surface feels dry over time, sand lightly with fine sandpaper and rub in a little pure linseed oil (raw, not boiled) or beeswax to bring the finish back. Store indoors somewhere dry.

Shipping & returns

Shipping

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Returns accepted for 30 days from delivery. If the toy isn't right, send it back. Free returns on damaged or defective items.

Tiny Fox Hole We are Igor and Daria, the makers behind this small family workshop. Becoming parents changed everything for us. We saw how sensitive and open young children are to everything around them, and we wanted to give them an environment full of beauty and natural materials. Wood is a wonderful material: it fills children with warmth and a quiet, living energy. Our collection of handmade wooden toys for babies and toddlers brings together the spirit of Montessori and Waldorf play. Because each piece is shaped and finished by hand, every one is unique, with its own small characteristics, and helps nurture a child's eye for beauty and love of nature. All of our toys are made from natural materials and non-toxic, child-safe finishes. Welcome to the Tiny Fox Hole.
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