Whether you’ve got a trip coming up or looking for some good family entertainment, the best horse games and toys can provide hours of fun alongside the best children’s horse books – or peace and quiet, depending on what your aim is.
There are games for the family to play together, children to play alone and for adults to get together and enjoy in an evening. Many make perfect Christmas gifts for pony-mad children, too, so we’ve rounded up a selection of popular horse games, toys, play sets and crafts for the whole family.
Best horse games and toys for hours of fun
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Playmobil Equestrian Tournament Set
Ages: 4–10 | RRP: £29.99 |
This playset has everything you need to run your own show.
Talking Tables Host Your Own Horse Racing Night Board Game
Ages: 14+ | RRP: £35 |
No racing knowledge is required to play this game. Just pick a jockey playing piece and roll the dice, moving clockwise around the board game by winning races and collecting cash.
This set includes a toy car with trailer, three riders, two horses and a dog, plus riding accessories, such as tack, jumps and medals. The trailer roof, back and side door all open so that the trailer can be stocked before travelling to the show.
The board games is designed for age 7+ and there are five levels, from “starter” to “wizard”. There are 80 different challenges within these levels, meaning there’s plenty of mileage in this game.
This playset for preschoolers includes a buildable stable with opening doors, water trough, two cute ponies, boy and girl figures, plus loads of yard accessories. It helps to develop fine motor, social and emotional awareness skills by feeding and brushing the ponies, and making a cosy place for them to sleep.
Available on Nintendo Switch or Play Station 4, this is a game of quests and mini games that will be sure to entertain children for hours as there are plenty of features to “unlock”.
Enjoy a day at the races with this competitive game of bluffing and double crossing. Decide which races your horses will run and who to bet on, but be prepared for lots of shady dealings.
This great book is packed with horsey puzzles, quizzes, trivia and more to keep you (and the kids) entertained for a good while. It includes crossword puzzles, word searches, cryptic quotes, and a section on equine trivia.
This game comes with 32 nail-biting races on two DVDs and contains everything you need for a flutter without the risk.Study the form guide, check the odds and then place your bets before the race begins. Commentary by Mark Johnson.
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