Rocking Horse

[stanwelch]

 

 
I was asked to build a rocking horse for my grand niece for Christmas. Body is from a white pine taken from the front yard when it got too tall for the power line. Never thought to look up when we planted the pine seedlings 45 years ago :D. Cherry head pieces and ash rocker base from our woodlot.  All lumber sawed on the LT15.

In the background is the Horse I built for my grandson about 12 years ago.  I borrowed it back for a visual aid building the new one.  This Horse had lost its mane and tail from the kiddos attacks over the years. I had just enough yard left over to repair the original.  No longer bald. This Horse is made from a single white pine board and has developed a nice patina.

 

[Bill Gaiche]

Thats a nice looking horse. He's ready to hit the trail. bg

[LaneC]

   Oh, that is a very nice horse. did you name it? it looks very good. a lot of craftsmanship went into that.

[Sixacresand]

Those wooden horses will be family heirlooms for many years.