The Schleich Belgian Draft Horse gives children a strong-looking working horse to include in farm, stable and countryside stories. He can be placed in a paddock, beside a stable or in an imagined working scene where children decide what the day’s job will be.
Children can make him part of a larger horse collection or use him as the main character in a story. He might meet other animals, help keep a farm running or simply spend the day exploring a new setting. Each move from one scene to another helps children build a beginning, middle and end to their play.
Bring a working horse into the story
The Belgian Draft Horse can introduce children to the idea of different horses having different roles. Through pretend play, they can compare him with riding horses and foals, create a herd and decide how the animals live together.
Handling the figure while arranging a stable or farm scene supports fine motor practice. It also gives children a natural way to explore care, cooperation and the natural world through their own stories rather than following a fixed script.
- Schleich Belgian Draft Horse
- Product code: 13941
- Animal figure depicting a Belgian Draft Horse
- Made from plastic
- Recommended for ages 3 years and over
