Sofia didn't choose the Andalusian mare Blossom. It was the other way round! The horse gently nudged Sofia with her nose while she was daydreaming, causing her to fall to the ground three times in a row. Sofia loves Blossom for the way that she brings her back to the here and now, and spends every spare minute with the mare. The Schleich figures are modelled with attention to detail, hand-painted with care, and provide educationally valuable playtime.