The horse is very solid and high quality, all is well processed and colored parts are strong in color. We have given it to our children (2 years) at Christmas and therefore can not say much for longevity, are there but good things. The seat can be adjusted to the progress it child in three steps. You can remove the side cover if the child can sit safely and to last but also the backrest.
I would buy the rocking horse again and would therefore only recommend. For older children, but I would recommend a larger rocking horse.