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Hennessy horses combine the magnificence and imaginative flare of traditional rocking horses with Crayne Hennessy's own sense of grace and precision. Each horse is sculpted and outfitted to perfection, making the ideal heirloom a pure joy for both the young and the not-so-young.Each horse has a genuine horsehair mane and tail and is immaculately outfitted with the highest quality tack. Complete with solid brass stirrups, the English saddles are entirely handcrafted using fine leather and brass fittings. Both saddle and bridle are removable, allowing children the pleasure of grooming their own horse. Horses are supplied with a bright suede saddle cloth, a colorful rosette on the martingale, and radiant eyes in a color of your choice. On the stand is a brass plaque engraved with the name of the maker, though you may request a special plaque with space for your own dedication. When cherished, these horses will live for generations. The materials and workmanship are, of course, guaranteed.Hennessy horses are available in several natural finish select hardwoods, chosen for their superb beauty and resilience.English saddles are built just like real saddles and are removable to allow you the experience of saddling your horse. Saddles and bridles are available in dark brown and medium brown leather, while saddle cloths come in medium brown, dark green, red and both bright and pale blue. For the eyes, you may choose dark brown, light brown, blue, or green. You may also request a colour for the mane and tail: black, brown, chestnut, palomino, or salt-and-pepper. Standard rosettes come in blue, red, green, and yellow.Sculptor and craftsman Crayne Hennessy comes from Seattle and has worked extensively in the US and Europe. He has designed and built houses, both full-size and miniature, fine furniture and personal as well as public sculptures.He has loved horses since childhood and has found being a rocking horse maker a wonderful way to perpetuate a valuable tradition and explore his own creativity. He takes pleasure in sculpting a new generation of heirlooms that bring joy to children and adults alike.Though dapple-gray is the most traditional finish for rocking horses, you may request any color you wish (just call us to place an order). The dappling is embedded deep within twenty coats of the finest lacquer, giving a translucent porcelain-like finish.Two Styles to Choose FromAll the horses are available on either the traditional bow rocker or on the swing stand, a design originating in America in the late-nineteenth century and avidly adopted by European horse makers. The swing stand enables the horse to move in an engagingly realistic way, while the bow rocker displays particular charm and elegance and moves with a classic fluidity.Swing StandSizeLengthHeightWidthSmall373314Medium474116Large585020 Bow RockerSizeLengthHeightWidthSmall573210Medium683813Large864816 Hennessy Horses offers a wide variety of Rocking Toys - Horses

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