Abstract: A riding animal device for children in which the identity of the animal can be changed from time to time by removal of head and tail portions and replacement with alternate head and tail portions representing a different animal. The body portion may be recessed and equipped with a removable receptacle part in the form of a saddle having an opening from which depends a catch receptacle for use as a chamber pot to catch and retain body wastes excreted by a child undergoing toilet training, or for use as a container for flowers, plants, or the like if it is desired that the animal device be used for decoration or display purposes. The head is preferably mounted for up and down oscillation by means of a bridle and reins attached thereto.