How to Draw a Horse: Easy Step-by-Step for Kids
How to draw a horse in 25 easy steps
A standing horse with two ears, a swept forelock, a wavy mane, four legs and a flowing tail.
Follow 25 guided strokes, one body part or detail at a time. Tap "Draw it live" to follow each line on screen, or use the steps below on paper.
How to draw a horse, step by step
1Draw the farther ear
Draw the farther ear.
2Draw the swept forelock
Draw the swept forelock.
3Draw the nearer ear
Draw the nearer ear.
4Curve inside the nearer ear
Curve inside the nearer ear.
5Curve down the front of the face
Curve down the front of the face.
6Draw the rounded muzzle
Draw the rounded muzzle.
7Curve along the cheek
Curve along the cheek.
8Draw the top section of the mane
Draw the top section of the mane.
9Draw the middle section of the mane
Draw the middle section of the mane.
10Draw the lower section of the mane
Draw the lower section of the mane.
11Curve down the back of the neck
Curve down the back of the neck.
12Curve down the chest
Curve down the chest.
13Draw the back and rump
Draw the back and rump.
14Draw the farther front leg
Draw the farther front leg.
15Draw the nearer front leg
Draw the nearer front leg.
16Connect the belly
Connect the belly.
17Draw the farther back leg
Draw the farther back leg.
18Draw the nearer back leg
Draw the nearer back leg.
19Draw the long flowing tail
Draw the long flowing tail.
20Curve across the tail tip
Curve across the tail tip.
21Draw the left eye
Draw the left eye.
22Draw the right eye
Draw the right eye.
23Draw the left nostril
Draw the left nostril.
24Draw the right nostril
Draw the right nostril.
25Draw the little smile
Draw the little smile.
Time to color!
Try a tan horse with a darker brown mane and tail and a pale muzzle.
In the live version, coloring is tap-to-fill: pick a color, tap a part, done.
Frequently asked questions
- How do you draw this horse?
- A standing horse with two ears, a swept forelock, a wavy mane, four legs and a flowing tail. The 25 steps separate the outline, body parts, and small details so you can follow one line at a time.
- Can children take a break between steps?
- Yes. Work at your own pace and pause whenever you need to. For longer curves, follow the guide slowly from the starting point to the end.
- What colors can I use for the horse?
- Try a tan horse with a darker brown mane and tail and a pale muzzle. You can also choose your own colors.
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