Schleich Friesian Foal 13977

The Schleich Friesian Foal 13977 brings a young horse into pretend farmyard and stable play. Children can place the foal beside other horses, create a new arrival for a stable yard or build a story around learning to care for a young animal.

Its recognisable Friesian identity gives children a starting point for imaginative play. The foal can stay close to its mother, explore a paddock or join a larger collection of horse figures. Open-ended play lets children decide whether the scene is a quiet day in the field, a visit to the stable or the beginning of a new horse adventure.

Build stories around a young horse

Small-world play with animal figures encourages children to invent conversations, routines and simple problems to solve. They might decide where the foal sleeps, who looks after it and how it meets the other animals. These stories support imagination and language while helping children notice how young animals depend on care and attention.

The figure also works well for children who enjoy collecting different horse breeds and creating their own stable world. It can be used on its own or alongside compatible play scenes and other figures already in a child’s collection, without needing one fixed storyline.

• Brand: Schleich
• Product: Friesian Foal
• Product code: 13977
• Material: Plastic
• Recommended age: 3 years or older