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... > social science subjects > geography > Earth science > environmental science > consumption and waste > personal consumption and waste > toys > hobby horses
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... > social science subjects > sociology > sociology of sport and leisure > play (sociology) > toys > hobby horses

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hobby horses  

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  • A hobby horse is a child's toy composed of a stick with a horse's head at one end. The child straddles the stick horse and “rides.” The hobby horse has links to ancient spring and harvest festivals across Europe. [Source: Encyclopedia of Play in Today's Society; Hobby Horses]

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