Wirral Merseyside hotels:

Welcome to Wirral Rocking Horses (Established 1988, Rocking Horses were created at the end of the 18th century, not as toys but as a method of teaching the children of well to do parents how to ride real horses. The rocking motion was instrumental in teaching even the youngest of children to balance. It wasn't until the 1920's that rocking horses became recognized as toys. At Wirral Rocking Horses, we lovingly create hand carved traditional rocking horses. We are also specialist restorers of old well loved fully carved rocking horses, and we will, providing you bring your rocking horse to our premises, be pleased to provide you with a free non obligatory restoration quote. All of our rocking horses are carved in Obechi or Jelutong hardwoods, both are very stable timbers which are not prone to shrinkage. Our rocking horses are mounted on a traditional safety "swinger" stand, which is available in either pine or hardwood, before being finished with horse hair manes and tails and saddles and harness' crafted in quality bridle leather. Safety is highly important. All horses comply with current toy regulations, are manufactured to British Standard 5665, -EN71 and carry the CE mark. For further piece of mind, they have a two year material and labour warranty. We normally have rocking horses in stock but recommend you allow eight weeks for delivery, especially at Christmas time which is our busiest period.