Saddle up! Train and care for a cuddly plush pony and get it ready for horse shows and competitions with the realistic riding and jumping accessories in this 25-piece set! Braid the included horse’s long mane and tail, and get it “dressed” and ready to ride with a saddle, splint boots, self-stick horseshoes, and more. Set up obstacle courses with adjustable jumps, hedge, and a wall on the extra-large illustrated play mat. Keep track of training progress with a reusable checklist and activity card. Tally-ho! Pediatricians recommend toys that inspire hands-on, imaginative thinking. Imaginative play with horse toy play sets like this one, can help promote language and social-emotional development. This play set makes a great gift for 3-year-olds, 4-year-olds, 5-year-olds, and up. Add the Melissa & Doug Get Well Doctor's Kit Play Set to round out the pretend play experience and give kids another engaging option for screen-free fun. For more than 30 years, Melissa & Doug has created beautifully-designed imagination- and creativity-sparking products that NBC News called “the gold standard in early childhood play.” Today, Melissa & Doug is proudly partnering with the American Academy of Pediatrics to foster early brain development and help children build important life skills through play.