100 Days Until Christmas ...

Christmas has a habit of feeling far away, until it suddenly isn’t. With just 100 days until Christmas 2026, now is the time to think about a gift that cannot be rushed, picked from a shelf at the last minute, or tucked into a stocking as an afterthought.

A bespoke rocking horse takes time because it is made for one family, one home, and can even be a replica of a real horse. Every horse we make is crafted to order at our workshop in Kent, with the care and detail needed to create something that will be loved this Christmas and treasured for generations.

Why order your rocking horse now

A bespoke rocking horse is not a ready-made gift. It is a piece of craftsmanship, shaped, finished, painted, upholstered, and detailed by hand.

Our rocking horses are made to order at our workshop in Bethersden and usually require 8 to 12 weeks to complete. That lead time allows us to create a truly unique piece, with all the features, finishes, and personal touches to make it a real one-off.

Ordering now allows plenty of time to:

• Choosing the right size and style

• Confirm colours, markings, and finish

• Provide any photos or videos for a rocking replica

• Plan any custom embroidery or special details

• Recreate tack, saddlecloths, or accessories

• Complete the making process with care

• Arrange delivery in time for Christmas 2026 - especially important for overseas deliveries

  
  

The closer the festive season gets, the busier the workshop becomes. Placing an order early is the best way to guarantee some rocking magic on Christmas day.

A rocking horse made to look like your real horse

One of the most meaningful options is to commission a rocking horse based on a real pony or horse.

For families with a much-loved horse, this can turn a treasured companion into a beautiful heirloom piece. We can match markings, coat colours, socks, blazes, dapples, patches, and other details that make your horse instantly recognisable.

That might mean a fine white star on the forehead, a dark mane with one pale streak, or the exact pattern of a coloured cob. These are the details that make the finished rocking horse feel personal rather than simply decorative.

We can also replicate tack, including bridles, saddle details, saddlecloth colours, and other features that reflect your own horse’s everyday look.

For an especially personal touch, we can even incorporate hair from your real horse into the mane or tail of the rocking horse. It is a small detail, but an incredibly special one, particularly when the horse has been part of a family story for many years.

Personal touches make it one of a kind

A bespoke rocking horse can be as classic, playful, elegant, or imaginative as you wish. Some families prefer a traditional dapple grey horse with a timeless finish. Others want something with a strong personal story woven into every part of the design.

Custom options can include:

• Special piqué fabric

• Custom embroidery

• A child’s name

• A family crest

• A company logo

• A personal emblem

• Matching tack and saddlecloths

• Colours chosen to suit a nursery, playroom, or family home

  
  

Embroidery is a lovely way to mark a birth, christening, birthday, or first Christmas. A name, date, initials, or crest can turn the rocking horse into a keepsake that remains meaningful long after childhood.

For a corporate or presentation gift, a company logo embroidered on the saddlecloth can add a refined touch without taking away from the traditional character of the horse.

These details also make a bespoke rocking horse a wonderful choice for grandparents, godparents, parents, and anyone looking for a gift with real permanence.

It does not have to be a horse ...

Although the traditional rocking horse will always have a special place at Christmas, some dreams are a little more unusual.

We can create more than classic horses. If you have something playful or characterful in mind, we can help bring it to life.

Popular alternatives include:

• A rocking zebra

• A rocking unicorn

• A rocking donkey

• A rocking Shetland Pony

  
  

A unicorn can feel magical for a child who loves fairy tales. A donkey can be full of charm and personality. A Shetland Pony is perfect for families who know and love smaller native ponies. A zebra makes a striking centrepiece for a nursery or playroom as well as a grown up statement piece in a library, lounge, dining room, office or hallway.

The design can be fun without losing the quality, balance, and finish expected from a handmade rocking horse. Whatever the idea, the aim is always the same: to create something beautifully made that will last for generations and is full of character.

A Christmas gift that lasts far beyond Christmas

Many Christmas gifts are enjoyed for a season or perhaps a year and then outgrown. A handmade rocking horse is different.

It begins as a magical Christmas morning surprise, then becomes part of childhood. Later, it may become a decorative piece in the home, a memory of early years, or even a gift passed down to another generation. Our rocking horses are particularly popular with adults who wish to recreate memories of their childhood or to bring a tribute to their own horse into their home in a special way.

How to place your Christmas 2026 order

If you would like your rocking horse completed in time for Christmas 2026, now is the right moment to begin.

The process starts with your ideas. You might already know exactly what you want, or you may simply have a photograph of a real horse and a few details in mind. From there, we can talk through what is possible, including size, colours, markings, mane and tail options, tack, embroidery, and finishing touches.

If you are ordering as a surprise, we can help you shape the commission quietly and thoughtfully, so the finished piece arrives ready to become the highlight of Christmas.

You can get in touch to place a bespoke order, or buy online by shopping our collection.

With 100 days to go, Christmas is close enough to plan for properly. If a bespoke rocking horse is part of your dream for 2026, early ordering gives your commission the time it deserves. Whether it is a lifelike copy of a real horse, a magical unicorn, a cheerful donkey, or a timeless dapple grey, we can help create a Christmas gift made to be remembered.