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: Cut a piece of paper into a rectangle, roughly

To make a "walking" paper horse—inspired by the spirit of —you can create a simple mechanical paper toy that actually walks down a slight incline using gravity and a rocking motion. Materials Needed Walk Ride RodeoSD

: If it just slides down, your ramp is too steep or too slippery. Try a surface with more friction, like a piece of felt or a rougher cardboard. : Cut a piece of paper into a

: This is the most critical step. Cut the bottom of each leg into a smooth curve . The inner edge of each foot should be slightly shorter than the outer edge to help it rock side-to-side. Fold the Head and Tail : Fold the middle section at one end up to make a head . : This is the most critical step