Count down to Christmas with 32 horse-themed pieces, including an exclusive horse and foal, rider, tack, animals, and stable accessories.
The Schleich Horse Club Advent Calendar 2026 measures: 15.35" L x 3.15" W x 11.22" H
The Schleich Horse Club Advent Calendar 2026 turns the Christmas countdown into a growing horse-care play scene. The 32-piece set includes a rider, an exclusive horse and foal, riding equipment, and stable accessories. Children can open a new surprise and gradually build an equestrian setting with tack, feed, grooming items, hay bales, a basket, crate, bucket, and small animals. The pieces work together for horse care, riding, and stable-themed pretend play rather than functioning as unrelated daily surprises.
The calendar encourages children to create stories as the collection expands throughout Advent. Handling the tack and care accessories can reinforce recognition of equipment and everyday horse-care activities, while arranging the animals, rider, feed, and supplies encourages organization and sequencing. Open-ended play also gives children opportunities to develop storytelling, problem-solving, and imaginative thinking as they decide how the rider cares for the horses and what happens around their stable.
Advent calendars traditionally count down the days leading to Christmas, with one numbered compartment opened each day. Toy Advent calendars adapt that custom by placing a small toy or accessory behind each opening instead of candy or another consumable treat. As the days pass, children accumulate pieces that can be combined into a larger play experience, extending the calendar beyond the brief activity of opening a door.
Horse-themed Advent calendars apply the same format to equestrian play. Horses, riders, tack, feed, grooming supplies, stable equipment, and other accessories can introduce children to objects and activities associated with caring for horses. The daily format also creates opportunities for children to sort and identify new pieces, connect them with previously opened items, and incorporate them into continuing stories. After the Christmas countdown ends, the figures and accessories remain usable for imaginative horse and stable play.
Part of the HORSE CLUB Collection by Schleich
Made of durable synthetic material by Schleich. Hand Painted.
Suitable for Ages 4 and Up.
Product Code: SCH99240
Model Number: Schleich #99240
Brand: Schleich
4+ Years
Small Parts. Not for children under 3 years.
