Horse And Rider

Horse and Rider 

Children find a partner and one child has a hula hoop and stands inside and holds the front (the horse) – the other child holds onto the back of the hoop (the rider). Sing Horsey Horsey Don’t you stop, Just let your tail go clippety clop, Your tail goes swish and your wheels go round, Giddy-up we’re homeward bound.  As they sing the horse gallops around the room with the rider holding on tightly. Swap places.

Adapt for younger children:

Sit on the floor with an adult and a small hoop, both holding on and sing the song while swaying and rocking.  Progress to standing and then walking with the hoop

Extension:

Try with two riders and one horse.  Encourage front galloping and change the leading foot.