Plush Stuffed El Paso Horse

With an adorable white blaze marking his sweet face, plush stuffed El Paso Horse is pretty hard to resist. Though he is too small to ride, he has the limitless patience typical of most real horses. And he’s really soft. You can hold him close all night long or bring him with you wherever you go and he’ll never complain. El Paso Horse is a plush stuffed animal that will make a loyal pretend friend or a beloved addition to a stuffed animal collection. Soft plush exterior; polyester fiber interior; lock washer eyes. Surface-washable. Imported. Ages 3 and up.  14"l. x 9"w. x 10.5"h.

Museum Provenance

When horses first appeared in North America, they were wonders to many Indian communities. A strong, fast, smart animal, horses can carry large loads and patiently allow humans to ride for long distances on their backs. Horses helped Plains Indians hunt, travel, and fight battles. Today, Indian people use their horses for travel or farming, and ride them in rodeos, powwows and parades. The exhibition A Song For the Horse Nation: Horses in Native American Cultures will be on view at the National Museum for the American Indian October 29, 2011 – January 7, 2013.

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