A toy horse a child could ride - the Hansa Shetland Pony

Apparently the "strong, yet lightweight, structural metal frame allows the animal to be ridden by children or adults (up to 150 lbs.)"

According to the FAO website "HANSA is known for their unique collection of handcrafted, highly realistic and cuddly plush toys. HANSA is known and respected for their close-to-nature reproductions representing many of the world's most loved animals. Children of all ages will delight in the size and realism of these life-sized stuffed animals."

And this Shetland Pony " is meticulously handcrafted from portraits of real animals in their natural habitat. Its coat is cut by hand, never stamped by machine and its face and body are carefully sculpted inside-out to create the distinct features and musculature that are unique to each animal. The face is hand finished."

Yours for $499.99 - no feed bills and no poo picking!

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