If you're looking for something more wholesome than candy for your horse lover's Easter basket, we're here to help! We've put a whole bunch of Easter basket-sized models on sale ( Click here to go to the Easter Sale collection ) and have listed a few as our top picks here!
We've organized them by size so that even if you've never bought model animals before, it will be easy to find ones you'll enjoy giving on Easter.
Classic Size (1:12 scale, adults around 7" tall)
Classic models (around $15- $20) are a great centerpiece for your Easter display or basket. Colorful horses and unicorns are always a winner at Easter time, so here are our favorites in this size:
Neapolitan:
This sparkling horse is colored and named for Neapolitan ice cream, that delicious chocolate-vanilla-strawberry treat! She features sparkling rainbow colored "sprinkles" on her back, making her the prettiest Sundae ever!
Rainbow:
Rainbow is a pearly lavender unicorn with a rainbow mane and tail that are sprinkled with sparkles. She comes with a bonus unicorn sticker sheet.
Love and Hope:
This rainbow-colored mare and foal are not only beautiful, but a portion of their sale price goes to the Make-A-Wish Foundation!
Stablemates Size (1:32 scale, adults average around 2" tall)
These little guys (individuals around $4, sets priced comparatively) are perfect for making a big impression. For the same price as one Classic sized model, you can get several of these to sprinkle around a basket, create an Easter Pony Hunt, or place with table settings. Here are our favorites for Easter:
Mystery Unicorn Families:
Each family set comes with a stallion and mare that you can see... and a foal that's hidden until you open the package! Discover how their colors combined to create a special foal. Several different sets available.
Unicorn Swirl Gift Set:
Perfect for Easter, this set of four unicorns have swirling colors reminiscent of Easter eggs! Open the package and include them separately in baskets or large eggs for an egg hunt.
Sparkling Splendor Unicorns Set:
A whole collection of sparkling unicorns for that unicorn lover who deserves a special treat!
Mini Whinnies and Pocket Box Animals - (about .5 - 1" tall)
These tiny but fun little critters (priced around $2 - $3 each) are perfect for tucking into plastic eggs for a super fun hunt with less sugar but still plenty of sweetness! They are also great for baskets and gifts between friends. Just note their tiny size can make them a choking hazard for young children, so they're recommended for ages 5 and up. For the price, you can grab handfuls of them to sprinkle throughout your special celebration!
Mini Whinnies Horses or Unicorns
Lots of color and magic in a tiny package! Choose either realistically painted horses or colorful unicorns. Each package contains one mystery horse/unicorn, as well as a list of all the different ones they can collect!
Schleich and CollectA (approximately 4 - 5" tall)
Both brands (average around $8 for an adult horse, more for play sets) are favorites with young collectors and their parents. They are made for rugged play, with a slightly bendable plastic that makes them more durable for galloping around the wild plains of the kitchen table or leaping to the floor. CollectA is best known for realistic sculpts that mimic each horse's breed, making them popular with kids who love to learn about different horses. They even include some rare breeds, sure to spark their quest for learning. Schleich's horses are more generic, but very popular, and their play sets are the best of any brand we've seen, with lots of accessories to keep play going for many hours. Here are our favorites for Easter:
CollectA Rainbow Unicorn Mare
Because she's rearing, she's perfect for peeking out of a basket! This sweet girl wears a pearly white coat with pink and purple mane and tail and gold accents on her horn and hooves.
CollectA Pony With Terrier
A realistic depiction of these cuties, this bay pinto pony is giving a ride to her exuberant terrier friend. She's very popular with horse lovers of all ages, and one of our best sellers.
Schleich Unicorns
Schleich offers lots of unicorn and horse options, and all are popular. Shown here is the Marshmallow Unicorn Mare, with a glittery rainbow mane and tail, and "gemstone" rainbow on her rump.
Schleich Veterinary Center Play Set
A perfect "big gift" for the young horse lover, this set inspires them to care for their animals. It includes a foal, puppy, bunny, and more, along with everything the vet needs to keep them happy and healthy!
We can't forget jewelry! We have quite a few styles available, and all are on sale, but here are our top pics for Easter:
Love Horses Necklace
Perfect for horse-smitten kids, this necklace is affordable but has the look of a more expensive piece. The horse head inside a heart shows the world exactly how they feel!
Rainbow Unicorn Earrings
Looking for something small and dainty that still has wow factor? These small cabochon post earrings ($9.95) feature rainbow unicorns under a clear, shining finish. They go with absolutely everything and are small enough to be respectable for adults while still being fun. Oh yeah, and kids love them, too!
Copperfox Jewelry
For adults and older kids, Copperfox makes beautiful, detailed earrings and necklaces that match their models. Their jewelry is made in England of fine pewter, which is 100% lead-free and nickel-free to protect those with allergies. The pieces are 3D and just as realistic on both sides.
We hope these ideas inspire you to make it a fun, horse-filled Easter!
Click on the image of any item above to go directly to its page to order, or click here to view all items in our Easter sale collection!
Happy Easter!
Eleda