If you're looking for a classic Christmas present for older children then we can personally recommend the beautiful hobby horses from
Laurel Designs, our daughter absolutely adores her horse! There are six different horses to choose from and the recommended age group is 18 months - 6 years, however, younger children (10 months +) may prefer the new
My Riding Pony which attaches round the waist. The quality and service are outstanding and this is guaranteed to be a toy handed down the generations.