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How to Make a Horse on a Stick

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Make a Horse on a Stick
Make a Horse on a Stick

A favorite childhood toy is a horse on a stick. Children have quite the imagination and would love to have their own horse so they can ride into the sunset. It is easy to make a horse on a stick and a child can help build their own horse.

Difficulty: Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Broom with wooden handle
  • Thick sock
  • Stuffing
  • Two big buttons
  • Yarn
  • Needle
  • Felt
  1. Step 1

    Unscrew the broom from the handle.

  2. Step 2

    Fill the sock with stuffing. Stuff the sock as full as possible but leave the end of the sock under stuffed. This will be the horses head.

  3. Step 3

    Sew the buttons on the sock. These will be the horse’s eyes. Sew the felt on for nostrils, ears and mouth.

  4. Step 4

    Use the yarn to make a mane. Sew the yarn onto the horses back and cut it to make it fringe. Add ribbons to the horse as reigns for the child to hold onto.

  5. Step 5

    Stick the wooden broom handle into the tube of the sock. Tie the sock onto the handle with yarn or rope.

Tips & Warnings
  • Let the child decorate the horse however they want with ribbons and buttons.
  • If the boom handle is too big for the child, cut off a few inches.
  • To prevent splinters, paint the broom handle or wrap it in ribbon.
  • Make sure all buttons are sewn on securely as they pose a choking hazard if they fall off.

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