The rocking horse these plans help you build reminds you of a merry-go-round. Beginners need not fear this project, as it is relatively simple to build and comes complete with full size patterns for all curved pieces, instructions, photos, measured drawings, and a list of the materials needed to build. No guess work, just a straight-forward plan. The rockers are a generous 49" long with tip-proof design, a good element of safety. Horse stands 32" tall and is recommended for ages 2 to 5, though the ages accommodated can vary based on the size of the child, of course. The little girl pictured is 3-1/2 years.