Authentic horseshoes on the bottom make your child"s footsteps sound (and look!) just like real horse"s hooves * A fun way to increase coordination and balance for ages 3 & up * Encourages imaginary play and promotes sound recognition * Handcrafted in Germany from solid wood and real horseshoes * Rope handles made from hemp; includes a hoof pick & brush to clean out little pebbles from horse"s "shoes"