It all started in Finland

Hobby Horse began in Finland and became especially popular and well-known thanks to Selma Vilhunen's funny and moving documentary "Hobbyhorse Revolution." The film follows three teenagers who face prejudice about their passion for hobbyhorses, but refuse to let it discourage them.

Hobbyhorse Revolution is also the name of the Finnish hobbyhorse riding association, which grew rapidly as children and young people read about the phenomenon on discussion forums and later on social media.

Today, thousands of children and young people in Finland own a hobbyhorse, and the country organizes a national hobbyhorse championship and various regional competitions.

And the trend has also spread to New Zealand!

At EquusAmie, we want to make the opportunity to experience the Hobby Horse Sport available and share the joy with whomever wants to join.

Riding a hobbyhorse is fun. It sparks the imagination and is also good for fitness and body awareness. But the hobbyhorse has become especially popular as a sport. The sport is called Hobby Horse, at EquusAmie we gather for joint training sessions, competitions, riding camps, and shows, and they connect on social media or at riding clubs.

Curious about what you can do and play with a hobbyhorse?  What's in it for your child if they get a hobbyhorse?

Does your child want a hobbyhorse or participate in Hobby Horse? Then you can rejoice! Your child will get exercise and can be part of a community where new friendships can develop.

It improves gross motor skills, timing, and coordination when your child practices their leg movements and jumps. They might also need to memorize a course so there is a bit of brain training involved as well. Hobby Horse competitions and shows emphasize rhythm, grace, and good footwork, just like in a real horse show or when doing gymnastics or dance.