There is a moment in the late afternoon when a child is tired but not ready to stop, and a rocking horse that sings is useful then. Squeeze the ear on this brown pony and a lullaby plays, and between the melody, the soft plush cover, and the steady rhythm of the rocking, the mood in the room usually changes within a minute.Underneath the plush is a sturdy wood base with a reinforced steel frame, and the wooden bottom carries two curved rails so the motion is a smooth forward and backward arc rather than anything sudden. Grab handles sit either side of a tall seat back, keeping a small rider held in place and giving them something firm to hold. The horse measures 23.5 in long by 13.75 in wide by 19.75 in tall, which fits a nursery corner comfortably, and the soft shape and warm brown color give a child plenty to explore by touch.