Approximately 2 billion people celebrate the Lunar New Year around the world—that’s almost 20 percent of the entire planet’s population—so there will be lots of celebrating on Tuesday, February 17 for the Lunar New Year 2026, the Year of the Horse!
According to Chinese Zodiac experts, the Year of the Horse “is viewed as a year of optimism and opportunity…In Chinese culture, the Horse is known for its energetic and dynamic nature. It symbolizes vitality, speed, and perseverance. People born in the Year of the Horse are believed to possess similar traits, such as being hardworking, warm-hearted, and independent.”
Talk about pony power! Horses are among those special animals that completely captivate many young kids. So whether your family is celebrating the Lunar New Year, or your child happens to just love ponies in the Year of the Horse, Melissa & Doug curates a special selection of horse-themed toys, just in time for the Lunar New Year celebration.
Saddle up and scroll on to learn more about Melissa & Doug’s top horse-themed toys for the Lunar New Year Year of the Horse! Get the fun started with two FREE Lunar New Year printable activities for kids: a Year of the Horse coloring sheet, and a DIY Paper Lantern project!
Lunar New Year 2026: Year of the Horse Printable Activities for Kids
Year of the Horse Coloring Sheet
Horse-Themed Toys for Lunar New Year 2026
Pasture Pals Collectible Horses
Little ones can enjoy hours of fun as they imagine all kinds of adventures with this adorable Pasture Pals play set. It includes 12 different kinds of horses that feature a velvety texturing, plus realistic manes and tails! The crate features horse-themed artwork and can be used as part of their adventures and pretend play. The horse play set also includes an informative breed identification key so you can engage with your kids as they learn about the different types of horses.
Created by Me! Horse Figurines Craft Kit
Have fun decorating this tender horse and its foal. This kit includes two ready-to-decorate, solid-resin horse figurines with 6 pots of colorful, non-toxic paint and an easy-clean paintbrush. Promotes fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and creative expression
Feed & Groom Horse Care Play Set
Giddy up, partner! Kids have everything they need to care for a cuddly horse and keep it well-fed and looking sharp. Keep track of daily responsibilities with a reusable checklist, and add a personal touch with name tags and stickers for the reversible fold-and-go cardstock stall that can also store all the horse tack and supplies!
Herd your horses with this detailed stamp set that includes a barn, corral, jump and six different horse stamps. Mix and match the detailed stamps to create hundreds of beautiful scenes. All the pieces, including the two-color inkpad, are stored in a sturdy wooden box. Washable, non-toxic kid-friendly ink. Promotes creativity and fine motor skills.
With a decorative green "shingled" roof, this wooden stable provides a happy home for four plastic horse figures (included). When open, your little farmer or equestrian has easy access to the hayloft, with its wooden ladder and four bales of "hay." There's a stall for each of the four included horses, lots of sliding and swinging doors and a folding corral to keep the horses in the barnyard.
A play set to please equestrians of every age! This handsome wooden stable houses eight toy horses, each in its own stall. Swing open the stable doors to take them out for playtime, then put each one back in its stall until the next big horse show! The sturdy wooden stable box features a comfortable handle on the top, a child-safe metal latch on the wide wooden doors, and an illustrated breed guide on the bottom panel with information about each horse. Also includes write-on labels so kids can name each horse and label the stalls!
Jumbo 50-Page Kids' Coloring Pad - Horses, Hearts, Flowers, and More
Fifty beautiful pictures leave lots of room for pink! Oversized 11" x 14" premium white bond paper features outline drawings of flowers, princesses, horses and more. Each sheet in this large extra-large coloring book for kids is printed on one side only, so the colorful masterpieces won't smudge. The pages tear out cleanly to allow more than one child to color simultaneously and for proud display!
Horseplay is lots more fun when you have a realistic horse ready to play! Almost three feet tall, this gentle brown horse has a blaze on its forehead and four white stockings. Attention to detail and excellent quality construction make this horse stand out from the herd!
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