What does set 42688 depict?

It shows a riding academy with a stable, horses and matching accessories from the LEGO® Friends range.

How many pieces and minifigures does it include?

The set has 750 pieces, including 241 distinct parts, plus 3 minifigures.

Does the set work well for role-play?

Yes, the minifigures and accessories support training and grooming scenes around the riding academy.

Set 42688 Horse Stable and Riding Academy

Friends

LEGO® Horse Stable and Riding Academy

Riding academies are a recurring theme within the Friends range, built around horses, stables and equestrian life. With 750 pieces, 241 distinct parts and 3 minifigures, this set brings a full riding school into the playroom.

Set number: 42688
Year: 2026
Pieces: 750
Minifigures: 3
Theme: Friends
Different parts: 241

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 241

As BrickLink list (XML)

Import on BrickLink: Wanted → Upload, upload the file (or paste its content), pick a Wanted List and add the parts.

Minifigures 3

Aliya, Magenta Riding Outfit, Helmet fig-0173444 pieces × 1
Cindy fig-0173455 pieces × 1
Liann, Blue Top, Sand Green Pants, Helemt fig-0173464 pieces × 1

Description

Horses as a recurring Friends theme

Horses and stables have been among the most popular motifs within the Friends range for years, since they support classic caretaking, training and friendship scenes that many children recognise from their own hobbies, books or films. Horse Stable and Riding Academy expands on that idea with a school element, so lessons and training sit alongside everyday stable life rather than replacing it entirely, unlike a simple stable on its own. That makes the set more versatile overall, since several different role-play scenes can grow out of it, from a riding lesson to preparing for a competition.

750 pieces for buildings, horses and gear

With 750 pieces and 241 distinct parts, the build is spread across a building, several horse figures and plenty of accessories such as saddles, obstacles or grooming tools, which explains the relatively high share of specialised parts compared with a plain brick-built structure. The colours white, dark blue, medium nougat and reddish brown create a warm, rural palette that suits a riding academy well and stands apart from the cooler tones used in many city-based Friends sets. That material variety keeps the build process varied, with clearly distinct stages between the building, the animals and the accessories.

Three minifigures for stable and lessons

Three minifigures come with the set, enabling scenes built around training, grooming and everyday life at a riding academy, such as a lesson in progress or caring for the horses together before the morning starts. That makes the set a clear fit for role-play-focused children who enjoy building stories around animals and friendship rather than simply displaying a finished building on a shelf. The exact figures and their gear are detailed in the parts list on this page for reference.

For fans of animals and role-play

At 750 pieces, the set sits in the typical range for larger Friends buildings, giving enough substance for a longer building session without becoming overwhelming for younger builders working through it. The parts list shows all 241 distinct parts in detail, which is especially useful if you are after specific horse accessories or particular pieces. It also makes it straightforward to combine the set with other Friends sets into a larger farm scene.

FAQ

What does set 42688 depict?: It shows a riding academy with a stable, horses and matching accessories from the LEGO® Friends range.
How many pieces and minifigures does it include?: The set has 750 pieces, including 241 distinct parts, plus 3 minifigures.
Does the set work well for role-play?: Yes, the minifigures and accessories support training and grooming scenes around the riding academy.

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