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1. The Irish hobby, an extinct breed of horse.

2. A child's toy consisting of a (usually wooden or cloth) horse's head mounted on a stick.

3. A topic about which someone loves to talk at great length.

   Example: Don't ask him about global warming: it's his favourite hobby horse, you'll never get away.

4. A puppet-like costume used in some traditional dances and festivals that gives its wearer the appearance of a man on horseback.