I read your comments and had a good giggle, because I've sometimes been prone to putting in DNMC photos even though I know what the result will be. But hey, you got a favorite, and that counts more than a good score in my book. This photo has very nice interaction between the horse and girl, and the color temp is spot on. But as you said, really doesn't meet the challenge, so of course you were voted low despite it being a very solid photo.
I'm looking at the comments, and I sense that some have indeed lost touch with the simple fun of childhood. :( With that being said, I gave it a 6, because really, what kinds of "toys" is she going to be playing with at her age? lol I liked the focus on the girl and the horse.