Whether you’ve got a trip coming up or looking for some good family entertainment, the best horse games and toys can provide hours of fun alongside the best children’s horse books – or peace and quiet, depending on what your aim is.
There are games for the family to play together, children to play alone and for adults to get together and enjoy in an evening. Many make perfect Christmas gifts for pony-mad children, too, so we’ve rounded up a selection of popular horse games, toys, play sets and crafts for the whole family.
Best horse games and toys for hours of fun
Playmobil Equestrian Tournament Set
Ages: 4–10 | RRP: £29.99 |
This playset has everything you need to run your own show.
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Horse, Ponies and Unicorns Top Trumps
Ages: 6+ | RRP: £6 |
This entertaining and educational card game can be played anywhere to provide hours of fun.
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Talking Tables Host Your Own Horse Racing Night Board Game
Ages: 14+ | RRP: £35 |
No racing knowledge is required to play this game. Just pick a jockey playing piece and roll the dice, moving clockwise around the board game by winning races and collecting cash.
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Lego Friends Horse Show Trailer Set
Ages: 8+ | RRP: £81.99 |
This set includes a toy car with trailer, three riders, two horses and a dog, plus riding accessories, such as tack, jumps and medals. The trailer roof, back and side door all open so that the trailer can be stocked before travelling to the show.
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Horse Academy Showjumping Puzzle Game
Ages: 7+ | RRP: £19.99 | H&H Review: 8/10 |
The board games is designed for age 7+ and there are five levels, from “starter” to “wizard”. There are 80 different challenges within these levels, meaning there’s plenty of mileage in this game.
We’ve tried this game out with children of the H&H team and they loved it – read the full Horse Academy Showjumping Game review.
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Playmobil Riding Lessons With Stable
Ages: 4–10 | RRP: £39.99 |
This 30-piece set includes two lockable stables, horses, pupils and an instructor.
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Horses & Ponies Monopoly
Ages: 8+ | RRP: £29.99 |
Build stalls and stables, and trade your way to success in the classic game with a horsey twist.
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Lego Duplo Horse Stable And Pony Care Set
Ages: 2+ | RRP: £24.99 |
This playset for preschoolers includes a buildable stable with opening doors, water trough, two cute ponies, boy and girl figures, plus loads of yard accessories. It helps to develop fine motor, social and emotional awareness skills by feeding and brushing the ponies, and making a cosy place for them to sleep.
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Schleich Horse Club Adventures
Ages: 3+ | RRP: From £24.99 |
Available on Nintendo Switch or Play Station 4, this is a game of quests and mini games that will be sure to entertain children for hours as there are plenty of features to “unlock”.
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Schleich Horse Club Adventures 2: Hazlewood Stories
Ages: 3+ | RRP: From £24.99 |
It’s time for new and exciting missions in the follow-up to Horse Club Adventures. Available on Nintendo Switch, PS4 and PS5.
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Painting By Numbers Kit
RRP: £6.99 |
This kit will provide hours of entertainment and relaxation for creative horse lovers.
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Giddy Up Reaction Game
Giddy Up Reaction GameAges: 4+ | RRP: £29.99 |
Follow the commands of the hobby horse to score points or set up a course to complete.
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Playmobil Pony Farm Party
Ages: 4–10 | RRP: £19.99 |
Host your own a birthday party with pony guests.
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Really Nasty Horse Racing Game
Ages: 12+ | RRP: £19.99 |
Enjoy a day at the races with this competitive game of bluffing and double crossing. Decide which races your horses will run and who to bet on, but be prepared for lots of shady dealings.
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Unicorn String Light Craft Kit
Ages: 8+ | RRP: £16.99 |
This kit contains everything you need to create a piece of unicorn string art with eight different light modes.
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The Big Book of Hidden Horses
RRP: £9.90 |
This great book is packed with horsey puzzles, quizzes, trivia and more to keep you (and the kids) entertained for a good while. It includes crossword puzzles, word searches, cryptic quotes, and a section on equine trivia.
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Host Your Own Race Night
Ages: 8+ | RRP: £24.99 |
This game comes with 32 nail-biting races on two DVDs and contains everything you need for a flutter without the risk. Study the form guide, check the odds and then place your bets before the race begins. Commentary by Mark Johnson.
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