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LeMieux Hobby Horses | Emmers Equestrian
There's a reason LeMieux hobby horses are the ones most riders search for by name. LeMieux built its reputation on kit that real riders use every day - saddle pads, rugs, boots, and the hobby horses carry that same eye for finish into a much smaller package. At Emmers Equestrian you'll find LeMieux hobby horses alongside the rest of the LeMieux range, so the horse in your hallway can be turned out as carefully as the one in your stable.
What sets a LeMieux hobby horse apart is that it's designed by an equestrian brand rather than a toy manufacturer. The proportions are right, the tack looks like tack rather than a printed approximation, and the build quality is aimed at a horse that gets ridden rather than displayed. For a rider who's jumping courses in the garden several times a week, that difference shows up quickly in the stick, in the stitching and in how the head holds its shape after a season of use.
The other appeal is matching. LeMieux works in seasonal colourways across its collections, which means a rider can put their hobby horse in the same colours they ride in themselves, the same brand on the pad, the browband and the horse. It's a small thing, but it's a large part of why these particular hobby horses have the following they do, and why they're so often the pair that gets photographed.
LeMieux hobby horses suit a wide span of riders: young children starting out, riders competing seriously in hobby horsing, and adults who simply like having one. The range is updated with new colours and models as LeMieux releases them, so it's worth checking back through the season.
Frequently asked questions about LeMieux Hobby horses
What makes LeMieux hobby horses different from other hobby horses?
They come from an equestrian brand rather than a toy brand, and it shows in the detail: realistic proportions, tack modelled on the real thing, and a build aimed at a horse that will actually be ridden and jumped. They also sit within a much wider LeMieux range, so the horse can be matched to the rider's own kit in a way most hobby horse brands can't offer.
Are LeMieux hobby horses good quality?
LeMieux's reputation is built on equipment that holds up to daily use, and the hobby horses are made to the same standard rather than as a novelty line. They cost more than a basic toy horse, and what you're paying for is a stick and a head join that survive being jumped, plus finishing that still looks good after a season. For a rider who's serious about the sport, that's usually where the value sits.
Can you jump with a LeMieux hobby horse?
Yes. Jumping is where hobby horses take the most punishment — the stick and the join between head and stick absorb real force on every fence — and a well-built horse is what keeps that from working loose. LeMieux hobby horses are made with that use in mind rather than for gentle carrying around.
Can you get matching LeMieux tack for your hobby horse?
Matching is much of the appeal. LeMieux works in coordinated seasonal colours across its collections, so riders often pair their hobby horse with LeMieux kit for their own horse, or build a set around a single colourway. Check the individual product pages for what's included with each horse and what's sold separately.
Why are LeMieux hobby horses more expensive than other hobby horses?
Materials and construction, mainly. A basic hobby horse is built to be carried; one built to be jumped needs a stronger stick, a more secure head join and fabric that survives repeated handling. Add the detailing on the tack and the finish riders expect from LeMieux, and the price reflects a horse designed to last several seasons rather than one.