A Collector’s Dream: Breyer Horses

Every parent wants to be there for their child as they grow up. They try to be there for playtime and help with their child’s imagination as much as possible. But at some point, the child was want lifelike horse toys to play with instead of pretending to ride the parents around the living room, pretending mommy or daddy is a horse. As the young mind matures, it becomes more fine tuned and aware of details in the world. A little boy or girl will notice that their Technicolor stuffed horse doesn’t look like the horses they’ve seen at the state fair or on television. So children want more detailed toys to match the world they are beginning to realize.

That is why Breyer Horses are such great gifts for children. Aside from the fact that the polished and handcrafted horse figurines are not too heavy or pointy so they cannot cause damage, they are also very detailed. The detail allows children to see how horses look at a close up level. A child gets an idea of the real muscles and structure of a horse, instead of the distorted version of horses from rocking horses or stuffed animals. The details also satisfies their needs of having a toy that looks like the horses they have seen in real life, and so they can connect to the toys more.
Sometimes it is a challenge to find a toy that your child may want. It seems like children’s likes and dislikes can change daily. However, sometimes simplicity is a good thing. The horses that Breyer makes are detailed enough to show lifelike versions of several horse breeds, but also allow for imagination because the horse usually come with minimal supplemental toys. This means the Breyer toys can be played with outside, inside, on the couch, on the floor, or in the grass. All it relies on is the child’s imagination. Of course, it isn’t always to find the exact breed of horse you want. But as long s you keep your eyes peeled on the internet and at those local garage sales, you are sure to find the Retired Breyer Horses you have in mind.

So the next time you are looking for a toy, remember the brand name Breyer.