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Complete digital build guide

The complete path from timber to a moving horse.

A carefully organised construction document based on the real working prototype—not a loose plan pack, a theoretical concept or a collection of unexplained drawings.

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Finished mechanical riding horseWooden craft detailAccessible internal compartment

One complete document

The complete build is organised in a single illustrated PDF, from preparation to commissioning.

Based on a real prototype

The dimensions and construction sequence come from the horse that was actually built, tested and refined.

Questions are welcome

Early builders may contact the creator by email with genuine questions during their build.

What the download contains

No need to search for the missing half of the project.

The purchase is digital documentation only. It gives you the information needed to source the materials and construct the horse yourself.

127-page illustrated digital construction guide
Step-by-step instructions from first cut to commissioning
Full-size printable templates
Complete materials and shopping list
Exact specifications for the mechanical components
Supplier examples and useful search terms
Cutting lists and dimensioned technical drawings
Detailed drive, shaft, bearing and cable-system assembly
Reference photographs and practical construction notes
Adjustment, maintenance and troubleshooting information
Unlabelled detail of the installed drill and gearbox
Complex result. Understandable components.

The movement looks unusual. The parts are surprisingly familiar.

Most of the build uses wood, flat steel, bearings, shafts, fasteners and cable. The main powered components are a suitable regular drill and a worm gearbox. The guide tells you what to look for and how the parts work together.

Approximately €500 total material cost

This is a realistic estimate for the complete build, subject to local prices, shipping, timber choice and finish.

Why people remember it

You are not building an ordinary object.

You are building a life-size wooden horse that moves beneath its rider—something that cannot simply be selected from a catalogue and delivered. The finished result can become an extraordinary gift, a shared family story and a source of joy for years.

Finished head and braided mane

Important before purchasing

This purchase contains digital construction documentation only. No finished horse, physical materials, components, tools, tack or DIY kit are included.

The project is intended for technically capable adults. It is not a toy, children's product, certified recreational device, therapeutic device or substitute for professional riding instruction.

Building and operating an individually manufactured mechanical system requires careful material selection, accurate workmanship, inspection, adult supervision and independent responsibility for the finished construction.

Ready to build something that cannot simply be bought?

The complete guide is available worldwide through Etsy. Etsy shows the applicable local price and handles the secure digital purchase.

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