How to Draw a Horse
Learn how to draw a horse step by step. This page keeps every horse lesson in one place, like a cute cartoon horse with a flowing mane and tail. Each lesson shows one step at a time in pencil, so it is easy to follow.
What makes a cartoon horse
A long face with a big muzzle, small pointy ears, a tuft of hair on the forehead and a flowing mane and tail. Those details turn a simple animal shape into a horse.
Tips for drawing a horse
- Make the head taller than it is wide.
- Draw a big muzzle with two oval nostrils.
- Use a darker brown for the mane and tail.
- Color the hooves dark grey so they stand out.
Questions people ask
How do you draw a horse for kids?
Draw a tall rounded head with two small ears and a tuft of hair on top. Add eyes and a big muzzle with nostrils, then a body, a mane down the neck, legs with hooves and a long tail.
What colors do you use for a horse?
Brown for the body, light tan for the muzzle, dark brown for the mane and tail, and dark grey for the hooves. Horses can also be white, black or grey.
Is a horse hard to draw?
A realistic horse can be tricky, but a cartoon horse is easy because it uses simple round shapes.