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After many people asked about the horse head from my life-size mechanical riding horse, I decided to turn it into a much simpler woodworking project.
It’s made from a single wooden panel, a little yarn for the mane, and can be painted and customized however you like.
It’s a fun project to build and a great way to practice cutting, sanding and finishing while creating something unique.
I’d love to hear what you think!

Hi everyone,
I’d like to share the biggest project I’ve ever built.
Over the past several years I designed and built this full-size mechanical riding horse completely from scratch.
My goal was to recreate a realistic riding motion using woodworking, mechanical engineering and a simple drive powered by a standard drill.
Every part of the mechanism went through multiple prototypes before I was happy with the final movement. It took countless hours of designing, rebuilding and testing, but seeing it finally work made every setback worth it.
This project taught me more than any other build I’ve ever done.
I’d really love to hear what fellow makers think.
If you have any questions about the mechanism, design process or construction, I’ll be happy to answer them.