Ages 3+. Meet the horses! Quarter Horse: Height: 14.2-17 hands (4 ft 10 in-5 ft 8 in). These powerful sprinters excel at short races, as well as rodeos and trail riding. Andalusian: Height: 15.1-16.1 hands (5 ft 1 in-5 ft 5 in). These Spanish horses have been prized by kings and queens for centuries. Paint: Height: 14.2-15.2 hands (4 ft 10 in 5 ft 2 in). Paint horses have a splotchy-looking coat that is usually brown and white. Tennessee Walking Horse: Height: 14.3-17 hands (4 ft 11 in-5 ft 8 in). Tennessee Walking Horses don't trot - they move at a running walk instead. Appaloosa: Height: 14-16 hands (4 ft 8 in-5 ft 4 in). Horses with the Appaloosa's spotted coat are drawn on ancient cave walls! Morgan: Height: 14.1-15.2 hands (4 ft 9 in-5 ft 2 in). The Morgan was the first American horse to be registered as a breed. Arabian Height: 14.1-15.1 hands (4 ft 9 in-5 ft 1 in). These friendly, intelligent horses can ride for long distances. Thoroughbred: Height: 14.2-17 hands (4 ft 10 in - 5 ft 8 in). Swift, strong Thoroughbreds are known for racing. More breed details inside! Extension Activities: Ask the child to give each horse a name. Write the names on the labels (included) and place them over the stalls. Ask the child to gather different collections of horses depending on rules you decide. For instance, you could ask the child to gather all gather all the horses with spots, all the horses with white with white blazes, or all the horses with manes the same color as their tails. Read one of the breed descriptions, then show the child the picture and help identify the correct toy horse to match. Repeat until all the horses have been identified. Help the child create a big horse show with multiple events, such as dressage, show jumping and cross country. Use blocks or other toys to set up the different courses. Use ribbon or other craft supplies to make a blue ribbon for the winner! Melissa & Doug products meet or exceed all US toy testing standards and pass our high quality requirements. Name Your Horses! Includes 16 stickers to label the stalls. Meet the Breeds! Horse identification guide included. We love feedback! Call us: 1.800.284.3948. MelissaAndDoug.com. TSCA Title VI compliant for formaldehyde. Made in China.