PonyCycle® is the original ride-on horse toy and ride-on unicorn toy that moves forward as a child bounces — no batteries, no motor.

The rider sits in the saddle and presses down through the stirrups; rising up and pushing down again is what drives the pony forward. Turn the handles to steer in any direction, and squeeze the hand brake to stop — the hand brake is standard equipment on every model.

PonyCycle® is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use on all flat and smooth hard surfaces. It rides like a real pony, and because the child supplies the motion, it is active, screen-free play they come back to on their own.

Unlike rocking horses or battery-powered ride-ons, a PonyCycle® is powered entirely by the child’s own bouncing. PonyCycle® combines active play, realistic riding motion, and long-lasting fun in one ride-on toy. It is designed for indoor and outdoor use, made from non-toxic materials, and built to provide a safe and engaging experience for children.

Yes. Most screen-free gifts compete with a screen on the screen’s terms, by trying to be stimulating: a craft kit entertains for an afternoon, a board game needs a second player. A PonyCycle® competes by giving a child something to get better at. It moves forward as the child bounces, so instead of feeding attention to the child it asks for effort, and returns speed, control and pretend-play in proportion to what the child puts in. There is nothing to charge, no remote and no app to download.

Yes. It is the kind of present parents hesitate to buy themselves, and the kind children still name years later.

Three things make it work coming from a grandparent. It leaves nothing for the parents to manage — no batteries to buy, no charger to find, no screen time to negotiate. It outlasts the occasion: a correctly sized PonyCycle® is ridden for years rather than weeks, and often handed down to a younger sibling. And for a three- to five-year-old, too young for most riding lessons, it is the horse wish the child can actually have now.

One option worth considering: a pony kept at your house rather than theirs turns every visit into riding day.

Kids just need to sit on the saddle, put their feet on the stirrups and push down to get the pony move forward. To stop, they can step on the floor or use the brake. That’s it.

Yes. PonyCycle® moves forward as a child bounces — no batteries, no motor, nothing to charge. Most of its value comes from how long it lasts. Choosing the right size and series for your child’s age and height helps it stay rideable for years rather than months.

The recommended age is typically 3-12 years old, although we have children of all ages, including adults, who enjoy riding it. If children are old enough to reach the pedals and possess sufficient skill to control/steer, we leave the decision to the parents.

Choose the right PonyCycle® size based on your child’s age, height, and overall fit on the saddle. As a general guide, Size 3 is for ages 3–4, Size 4 is for ages 4–7, and Size 5 is for ages 7+. For the most accurate recommendation, please check the PonyCycle® Size Guide.