Hobbyhorses / Caballitos de palo/ Chevaux de bâton / Cavalinhos de Pau

May 24, 2017

Hobbyhorses / Caballitos de palo/ Chevaux de bâton / Cavalinhos de Pau

Filed under: Hobbies,Hobby horses — Sartenada @ 06:53
Tags: Caballitos de palo, Cavalinhos de Pau, Chevaux de bâton, Finland, Finland photos, Helsinki, Hobbyhorses, Steckenpferd, 十八番

In English:

Hobbyhorses – booming hobby in Finland.

Hobbyhorse in Finnish “keppari” is much cheaper hobby than riding horses. It was a sunny Saturday in Helsinki in May, when I saw for the first time hobbyhorses live. What are hobbyhorses? They are stick horses with a stick and head. Heads are decorated spectacularly. Where to obtain a hobbyhorse? Hobbyhorses are sold in department stores, but many enthusiasts do them themselves. How many enthusiasts there are in Finland? The number is about 10000 varying between the ages of 10 and 18 and they are nearly all girls.

Is this a joke? No, because there are hold National Finnish Hobbyhorse Championship Games every year in which participants simulate traditional equestrian events, like dressage and show jumping. After photos I give some video links which show that hobbyhorsing is a challenging type.

My and my wife’s photos show future champions of hobbyhorsing – small lovely kids.

En español:

Caballitos de palo – afición en plena expansión en Finlandia.

Caballitos de palo en finlandés “keppari”, es un hobby mucho más barato que equitación. Fue un sábado soleado en Helsinki en mayo, cuando vi por primera vez caballitos de palo en vivo. ¿Qué son Caballitos de palo? Son caballos de palo con un palo y la cabeza. Las cabezas están decoradas espectacularmente. ¿Dónde obtener un caballito de palo? Se venden caballitos de palo en los grandes almacenes, pero muchos entusiastas los hacen ellos mismos. ¿Cuántos entusiastas hay en Finlandia? El número es de alrededor de 10.000 variando entre las edades de 10 y 18 y casi todas son las chicas.

¿Esto es una broma? No, porque todos los años se celebran los Juegos de Campeonato Nacional Finlandés de Caballitos de palo en los que los participantes simulan eventos ecuestres tradicionales, como el entrenamiento y carreras con obstáculos. Después de las fotos vos doy algunos enlaces de vídeo que muestran que el hobby de caballitos de palo es un tipo desafiante.

Las fotos de mi y de mi esposa muestran a los futuros campeones de hobbyhorsing – pequeños niños encantadores.

En francais:

Chevaux de bâton – hobby en plein essor en Finlande.

Cheval de bâton en finnois “keppari” est un passe-temps beaucoup moins cher que la de équitation. C’était un samedi ensoleillé à Helsinki en mai, lorsque j’ai vu pour la première fois les chevaux de bâton en direct. Quelles sont les chevaux de bâton? Ils sont chevaux de bâton avec un bâton et une tête. Les têtes sont décorées de façon spectaculaire. Où obtenir un cheval de bâton? Les chevaux de bâton sont vendus dans les grands magasins, mais beaucoup d’amateurs les font eux-mêmes. Combien d’enthousiastes y a-t-il en Finlande? Le nombre est d’environ 10000 variant entre les âges de 10 et 18 ans et elles sont presque toutes jeunes filles.

Est-ce une blague? Non, parce qu’il y a des Jeux Nationaux Finlandais de Championnat de cheval de bâton tous les ans où les participants simulent des événements équestres traditionnels, comme le dressage et le saut d’obstacles. Après les photos, je vous donne quelques liens vidéo qui montrent que le passe-temps de chevaux de bâton est un sport challenge.

Les photos de ma femme et de ma femme montrent les futurs champions du passe-temps de chevaux de bâton – petits enfants adorables.

Em Português:

Cavalinhos de Pau – passatempo crescente na Finlândia.

O hobby das cavalinhos de pau em finlandês “keppari” é um passatempo muito mais barato do que o equitação. Foi um sábado ensolarado em Helsinque, em maio, quando vi pela primeira vez o cavalinho de pau ao vivo. Quais são cavalinhos de pau? Cavalinhos de pau são com uma bastão e uma cabeça. As cabeças são decoradas espetacularmente. Onde obter um o cavalinho de pau?Os cavalinhos de pau são vendidos em lojas de departamento, mas muitos entusiastas fazê-los eles mesmos. Quantos entusiastas existem na Finlândia? O número é de cerca de 10000 variando entre as idades de 10 e 18 e quase todas são as meninas.

Isso é uma piada? Não, porque os nacional finlandês cavalinho de pau de jogos do campeonato realizarão todos os anos em que os participantes simulam eventos equestres tradicionais, como adestramento e saltos. Depois de fotos eu dou alguns links de vídeo a você que mostram que o hobby do cavalinho de pau é um tipo desafiador.

Hobbyhorses / Caballitos de palo/ Chevaux de bâton / Cavalinhos de Pau

I’ve had enough / He tenido suficiente / J’en ai eu assez / Estou farto / Ne ho abbastanza / So, jetzt habe ich die Nase voll / 私は十分にあった / Kiitti, mulle riitti

Don’t miss these videos!

Hobby horse games (2:03).

Hobby horse games (1:30).

Annual hobby horse championship with interview in English (3:40).

Steckenpferd (1:14). Auf Deutsch!

Comments (72)

72 Comments »

Bonjour Matti,
Amusant, j’aime bien les exercices de “dressage” en musique.
J’ai découvert ce hobby horse il y a très peu de temps.
Bises et belle journée.

Comment by Marion B. — May 24, 2017 @ 07:10 | Reply
- Bonjour Marion.
  
  Vous avez écrit de beaux mots qui réchauffent mon cœur. Merci beacoup.
  
  Bisous et belle journée à vous aussi.
  
  Comment by Sartenada — May 24, 2017 @ 10:39 | Reply
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Comment by rdegand — May 24, 2017 @ 07:24 | Reply
- Hei Ritva.
  
  Kiitos kommentista. Vanha harrastus on uudistunut!
  
  Hyvää päivänjatkoa.
  
  Comment by Sartenada — May 24, 2017 @ 10:45 | Reply
Pääsinkin takaisinpäin artikkeliin! Se on OK.

Comment by rdegand — May 24, 2017 @ 07:25 | Reply
- 🙂
  
  Comment by Sartenada — May 24, 2017 @ 10:45 | Reply
How lovely to see little children having simple, energetic fun.

Comment by Yvonne — May 24, 2017 @ 07:36 | Reply
- Hello Yvonne.
  
  I am glad that young girls have this kind of hobby – old hobby in Finland and now developed again. Thank You.
  
  Have a good day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — May 24, 2017 @ 10:48 | Reply
There is such pleasant play in your country. It seems to be fun by security for a child(^^♪

Comment by wakasahs15th — May 24, 2017 @ 07:46 | Reply
- Hello Wahakasahs15th.
  
  Thank You. I am happy for these young girls that they have found to them so nice new hobby. Today’s young people need more than just fumbled with their phones.
  
  すばらしい日を過してください。
  
  Comment by Sartenada — May 24, 2017 @ 10:58 | Reply
This post gave me such a happy start to my day, Sartenada! Wonderful to see old traditions made new. 🙂 🙂

Comment by restlessjo — May 24, 2017 @ 07:47 | Reply
- Hello Johanna.
  
  So beautiful words! I am glad that my post gave to you such a happy start. Thank You.
  
  Have a nice day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — May 24, 2017 @ 11:01 | Reply
  - You too! I’m just back from t’ai chi and then a lovely walk home down back lanes. The hedgerows are a mass of hawthorn flowers. 🙂
    
    Comment by restlessjo — May 24, 2017 @ 14:39 | Reply
OMG! sooooo cute!
but after I watch video, WOW!! great!

Comment by kanaconnie — May 24, 2017 @ 07:50 | Reply
- Hello Connie.
  
  It seemed that you loved my post very much. I did find videos amazing also. Thank You.
  
  すばらしい日を過してください。
  
  Comment by Sartenada — May 24, 2017 @ 11:08 | Reply
It is fantastic to see that it goes to the length of championships. Fun for the children and exercise. The parcours look great , so lovely to watch. Thank you for sharing this wonderful tradition.

Comment by utesmile — May 24, 2017 @ 08:43 | Reply
- Hi Ute.
  
  Thank you for Your kind comment. I am very glad that You loved my post.
  
  Have a good day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — May 24, 2017 @ 11:10 | Reply
The photos are great, and the’ horses’ are OK – as a ‘plaything’,that is, but – when people arrange competitions with this charade, it becomes rather stupid, I think!
I know it costs a lot of money to stable a horse, but still . . . !
(I could give it an all together different name, but I won’t! )

Comment by Seenorway — May 24, 2017 @ 09:36 | Reply
- Thank you commenting. My opinion differs from Yours.
  
  Comment by Sartenada — May 24, 2017 @ 11:15 | Reply
  - That’s quite OK! 🙂
    
    Comment by Seenorway — May 24, 2017 @ 14:58 | Reply
It looks like the girls are having lots of fun on a beautiful sunny day.

Comment by the eternal traveller — May 24, 2017 @ 10:31 | Reply
- Hello Carol.
  
  It is great fun indeed. This kind of hobby keeps young girls off from the street. Every young needs a hobby and this is good one. Small girls grow up with this hobby. I am glad that You loved my post. Thank You.
  
  Have a wonderful day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — May 24, 2017 @ 11:20 | Reply
I have seen these in use in Espoo and Helsinki and I think it is a lovely recreation. Thanks Matti for posting. Marion.

Comment by Little Miss Traveller — May 24, 2017 @ 10:51 | Reply
- Hello Marion.
  
  Very nice that You have seen this old hobby. I wish that someday I could visit to some competition. Thank You.
  
  Have a nice day.
  
  Comment by Sartenada — May 24, 2017 @ 11:25 | Reply
Hello(^-^)
Young girls in Finland know a wonderful game. The fun of the hobby is transmitted with the smiles of the girls.

Comment by saganhama — May 24, 2017 @ 12:14 | Reply
- Hello SaganHana.
  
  Thank You for Your kind comment. You understand that this hobby requires and needs help of parents to maintain of the hobby. Happy together! In addition to this, competitors need develop their balance and rhythmic exercise etc.
  
  I think that this old tradition revised has a need in our modern days. Hobbies prepare the young ones to real life work.
  
  こんばんは.
  
  Comment by Sartenada — May 24, 2017 @ 12:33 | Reply
Lovely pictures, Matti! I remember these hobbyhorses from my youth but in those days it was a simple play, no competitions as far as I remember. What a great revival!

Comment by Tiny — May 24, 2017 @ 15:19 | Reply
- Hello Helen.
  
  So glad to read that You remember hobbyhorses from Your youth. Good hobby anyway in these days when children stares television, their mobile phones and do not go outside to the nature. Thank You.
  
  Have a wonderful day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — May 25, 2017 @ 08:00 | Reply
It’s so good to see them, Matti! We had hobbyhorses when I was a child, all homemade. I didn’t know that they still existed! So much better than video games!

Comment by montucky — May 24, 2017 @ 16:04 | Reply
- Hi Terry.
  
  What a nice surprise that You have had hobbyhorses. These hobbyhorses are much beautiful than those which are sold, because many young girl want to decorate them themselves and thus they learn sewing for example at the same time. There few videos which teach how to make a hobbyhorse.
  
  Have a good day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — May 25, 2017 @ 08:04 | Reply
This is the first I’ve heard of this hobby. Your photos (and the videos) are charming.

Comment by seniorhiker — May 24, 2017 @ 16:07 | Reply
- Hello George.
  
  I am glad that You left Your kind comment here. Thank You. Life is learning. 🙂
  
  Have a nice day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — May 25, 2017 @ 08:06 | Reply
How lovely pics!

Comment by 洋子 — May 24, 2017 @ 17:49 | Reply
- Hello August.
  
  I am very glad that You loved my post. どうもありがとうございます。
  
  すばらしい日を過してください。
  
  Comment by Sartenada — May 25, 2017 @ 08:08 | Reply
Oh, that’s funny, Matti! Although I knew about hobbyhorses and actually I remember my own simple wooden one which I loved a lot when I was a small child, I didn’t know that such cute horses with cuddlesome heads and very lovely young equestrians are “en vogue” again. No idea about the existence of competitions or the fact that young “riders” participate in a kind of challenge! Seems they enjoyed it very much. It’s nice to see that such simple toys which do not have to be expensive can bring such a lot of joy and animate children to be outside or to improve their skills (motor skills, social behaviour etc.) while playing.

I enjoyed this post very much! Thanks for your and Anja’s photos of this event.
Have a nice Ascension Day!
Michèle

Comment by ladyfromhamburg — May 24, 2017 @ 21:09 | Reply
- Hello Michèle.
  
  Thank you very much for your praising comment. When reading these comments, it is amazing that many visitors have had their own hobbyhorse and memories from their childhood. Once in winter in Oulu, we saw three girls with their hobbyhorses, but we did not thought any more the matter. Today it was in Helsinki half a sunny day, but windy. We visited the area on which there will be built (2018-2025) the longest bridge in Finland connecting the Center of Helsinki and Laajasalo. I have plan to shoot photos from it every now and then.
  
  Happy Ascension Day to You and yours. Matti
  
  Comment by Sartenada — May 25, 2017 @ 10:47 | Reply
That is one of the most heartwarming things i have ever seen. Your photos are adorable. Our kids had hobby horses when they were young. I had no idea until this year that there were championships. I saw a video clip on the news recently about it. This will have me smiling all day!

Comment by Sue Slaght — May 24, 2017 @ 21:31 | Reply
- Hello Sue.
  
  How nice that You know hobbyhorses and that Your kids have had them. There are many bloggers who have memories about them. Thank You.
  
  Have a god da!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — May 25, 2017 @ 10:50 | Reply
But the rays of lajkoników

Comment by 365dniwobiektywielg — May 24, 2017 @ 22:46 | Reply
- Hi 365dniwobiektywielg.
  
  Thank You commenting.
  
  Have a nice day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — May 25, 2017 @ 10:52 | Reply
  - For you also a nice day and the coming weekend
    
    Comment by 365dniwobiektywielg — May 25, 2017 @ 13:07 | Reply
Oh my! Cute hobby horses with lovely children. I played with these as a child ,but had no idea that it could be made into games like your photos and the videos! A delighted post .. Thank you!!

Comment by Deb — May 25, 2017 @ 03:59 | Reply
- Hello Deb.
  
  How amazing to read that many bloggers have their own memories about hobbyhorses! Thank You for your story and commenting.
  
  Have a nice day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — May 25, 2017 @ 10:57 | Reply
I went to Kaivopuisto last weekend as well and it was filled with all these cute little girls with their horsies. I was only expecting to see real horses but seeing all these hobbyhorses was so much fun. I used to have one when I was little, brought back great memories from my childhood.

Comment by Ticket to Adventures — May 25, 2017 @ 10:22 | Reply
- Hello Ticket to Adventures.
  
  Thank You for your kind comment. Amazing again, that so many commentators have had their own hobbyhorse. This happening was finally gorgeous, although it was not praised and not advertised so much as horses.
  
  Have a good day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — May 25, 2017 @ 11:06 | Reply
I always wanted a horse–maybe this is my way of getting one! Your photos capture the fun and enthusiasm so well!

Comment by KerryCan — May 25, 2017 @ 13:00 | Reply
- Hello Kerry.
  
  My granddaughter has her own horse, this hobby, she and her mother, have not done. 🙂 Thank You for Your kind comment.
  
  Have a great start of upcoming weekend!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — May 26, 2017 @ 09:52 | Reply
C’est très original, j’ignorais tout de la pratique d’un tel loisir ! Les photos sont très réussies, bravo et bon week 👏👏😊

Comment by chantaki — May 25, 2017 @ 15:01 | Reply
- Coucou Chantaki.
  
  La vie nous enseigne. 🙂 Merci beaucoup, ravi que cela te plaise. J’aime ton commentaire.
  
  je te souhaite un agréable weekend! Matti
  
  Comment by Sartenada — May 26, 2017 @ 10:18 | Reply
Love this. Hobby horses have been around for a long time. Never had one as a kid, but remember a girl in my school 50 years ago having one. Thought it was the most wonderful thing back then. This article brought back memories! 🙂

Comment by Canuck Carl — May 26, 2017 @ 12:28 | Reply
- Hello Carl.
  
  Yes, these were “popular” for a long time ago, but now this hobby has a “rebirth” and why not. Thank you commenting so nicely.
  
  Happy weekend.
  
  Comment by Sartenada — May 26, 2017 @ 12:43 | Reply
  - You are most welcome. My pleasure. 🙂
    
    Comment by Canuck Carl — May 27, 2017 @ 18:33 | Reply
How heartwarming and lovely! Various design is also interesting 🙂

Comment by superkamui — May 26, 2017 @ 13:07 | Reply
- Hello Watayuki.
  
  Thank you commenting s nicely. Hopefully You checked some of those videos, because they gave more information about this hobby.
  
  幸せな週末!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — May 27, 2017 @ 12:02 | Reply
Ay , que bonitos , hay para todos los gustos!
Las fotos son maravillosas también!

Comment by 76sanfermo — May 26, 2017 @ 14:13 | Reply
- Hola Anna.
  
  Me alegra que te gusten las fotos. Muchas gracias por tu comentario.
  
  Sereno fine settimana. Abbracci!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — May 27, 2017 @ 12:10 | Reply
This goods(horse head) can’t get in Japan.
Is this sports? or attraction?
Good photos. Thank you!

Comment by キース — May 27, 2017 @ 10:31 | Reply
- Hello Keith.
  
  Thank You commenting. This is old hobby, but now modernized in Finland. If You check some video, which I gave then You will understand better.
  
  幸せな週末!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — May 27, 2017 @ 12:19 | Reply
This is such a lovely post, dear Sartenada…. the photographs are joyful.. For a moment, I felt I was going back in time to my Childhood 😀
Also, look at that greenery: it seems Spring is definitely the Queen over there 😀 have a great week… all the best to you ⭐

Comment by Aquileana — May 30, 2017 @ 09:20 | Reply
- Be right back to leave likes, It seems I can not do it right away (probably because I have been liking many posts, so I´ll have to wait a bit) 😀
  
  Comment by Aquileana — May 30, 2017 @ 09:22 | Reply
  - OK.
    
    Comment by Sartenada — May 30, 2017 @ 11:18 | Reply
- Hello Aquileana.
  
  Sounds so good Your praising comment. 🙂 Thank You.
  
  ¡Que tengas un muy buen día!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — May 30, 2017 @ 11:17 | Reply
What a delightful post. I loved all the photos but the videos just added to the fun. How clever the girls are at the competitions. I can remember having a hobbyhorse as a child but this is special in that it is becoming a fun and healthy sport. 😀

Comment by Karen — June 2, 2017 @ 18:49 | Reply
- Hello Karen.
  
  Isn’t it wonderful that blogs reveal things, which You did not know? Thank You for Your praising comment.
  
  Happy Sunday!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — June 4, 2017 @ 08:05 | Reply
This is so funny. But there are worse things to do with your spare time!

Comment by freebutfun — June 12, 2017 @ 17:58 | Reply
- Hello Freebutfun.
  
  Thank You. I think that hobbies make us human. 🙂
  
  Have a good day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — June 14, 2017 @ 09:48 | Reply
Looks like great fun and exercise!

Comment by Marilyn Albright — August 29, 2017 @ 01:33 | Reply
- Hello Marilyn.
  
  It is great fun as You saw in my photos. Thank You.
  
  Have a good day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — August 29, 2017 @ 07:37 | Reply
Wow! You were years ahead of me on this, and your pictures are amazing!

Comment by suzannesmom — July 7, 2019 @ 11:09 | Reply
- Hello suzannesmom.
  
  Thank You praising my photos. Small girls are so cute with their hobby horses.
  
  Have a wonderful day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — July 7, 2019 @ 11:45 | Reply
They are lovely things, Sartenada. The craftsmanship is beautiful and it’s nice to see such innocent pleasure. 🙂 🙂

Comment by restlessjo — January 15, 2020 @ 10:10 | Reply
- Hello Johanna.
  
  I appreciate and enjoyed your comment. Thank you. BTW, have you already seen my Nile Cruise posts? I just presented the fourth. 🙂
  
  Enjoy your day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — January 15, 2020 @ 10:24 | Reply