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It was time this Christmas to build another rockinghorse so I whipped this one together in record time! I used pine and white oak. finished with tounge oil all in two days start to finish. The reason for the break neck speed on my part was the recipient is always here and struggling to get into the shop when I’m in it. She was slow to warm up to it on Christmas Day exhibiting a cautious curiosity until she was sure she could mount it safely. McKenna is just about 2yrs old now and cries if I move it from it’s assigned floor space now even for pictures.
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11 comments so far
GaryK
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posted 260 days ago
Great rocking horse. I am going to have to build one of these for my daughter.
-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.
MsDebbieP
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posted 260 days ago
hahaha .. when I saw the 2nd picture I thought “Now that looks like a gentle ride”.. and then came the 3rd picture—ride ‘em cowgirl!! lol
that is wonderful :)
Well done. .
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rikkor
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posted 260 days ago
Fine looking mount, great looking rider.
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lyle
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posted 260 days ago
Nice job. I built a “rocking elephant” for my grandson who just turned one. Hopefully both yours & mine will get handed down to the next generation to ride on.
Lyle
mot
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posted 260 days ago
Excellent! She seems to have mastered her technique. Nice horse!
-- You can discover more about a person in an hour of play than in a year of conversation. (Plato)
jeffthewoodwacker
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posted 260 days ago
Nice job it looks like your daughter is practicing for the rodeo circuit.
-- Genius is immediate, but talent takes time.
Karson
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posted 260 days ago
Great job. A nice classic rocking horse. The rider is having lots of fun.
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Max
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posted 259 days ago
Great rocking horse. What a ride!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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woodbutcher
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posted 259 days ago
Ty all for your kind comments. jeffthewoodwacker, I need to clarify one misconception immeadiately, this is my grand-daughter. While I may have caused this inadvertently intially by saying that she lived with me and was always trying to get into the shop! Again TY all for taking the time to view and comment, it’s very much appreciated.
Sincerely,
Ken McGinnis
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woodup
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posted 259 days ago
Nice design! I like the way the legs are spaced and supported. I’ve got a 21 month old who would love to go for a ride!
-- Michael, Fort Worth, TX. "I wood if I could!"
Jiri Parkman
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posted 259 days ago
Great job.
-- Jiri