Horse Coloring Pages

The latest, exclusively original, and charming Horse Coloring Pages – Which One Will Catch Your Eyes?

Horses are an important part of the world's history. Legend has it that horses were man's most reliable ally during the times of war. Folklore tells the tale of horses' existence as mythical creatures and spiritual beings.

The horse is a magnificent animal that symbolizes courage, freedom, independence, power, endurance, nobleness, triumph, competition, and heroism.

An ideal representation of human nature and we just can't get enough of these magnificent creatures. This striking similarity to human virtues has generated high demand from our esteemed readers for Horse Coloring Pages that you can print for free.

So, here it is, the 65 latest and original, Horse Coloring Pages that you can download and print for free. Enjoy!

 

Free Horse Coloring Pages - 65 Printables

This category brings together a wide range of equestrian-themed coloring pages—from realistic countryside runs and paddock poses to show-jumping moments, Western ranch vibes, and whimsical starry night scenes. You’ll spot mustangs on the move, close-up portraits, parent-and-colt duos, beach splashes, and rider figures practicing dressage or clearing an oxer. Explore the full collection below and pick your favorites to print, color, and display!
Coloring picture featuring realistic horse feeding on grass and a younger horse lying on the pasture

1. Horses feeding on grass coloring page

Every horse lovers know that horses are not called majestic creatures, for the sake of it. Every step a horse takes exudes elegance and majesty. This coloring page shows a horse walking majestically on a ranch. There are only a handful of pictures and videos that show a horse feeding. So, you probably didn't know that all horses eat grasses. This printable shows a mature horse feeding on grass and a younger horse in a lying posture on the pasture.
Printable poster featuring close-up portrayal of a realistic horse with a long mane

2. Charming horse with spiraled mane

Are you ready for another adorable horse coloring page? This one features a cute horse with a long coily mane. Look at his powerful broad chest. Grab your favorite crayons, markers or paints and give this handsome steed a unique coat using your best browns, blacks, grays, or palominos. Design a fun patterned saddle blanket and don't forget to name him. In the background, draw rolling hills, a cute barn or whatever scene you imagine for you and your new horsey pal.
Coloring printable capturing realistic horse running through the field with birds in the sky behind him

3. Running horse in open pasture

Horses mostly love running once they have the freedom and enough space around them. This printable captures a running horse with the background company of a few birds in the sky. The horse visibly enjoys being free and looks focused on going as far as possible.
Black and white printable picture featuring realistic horse surrounded by nature

4. Realistic horse posing

Horses are free-spirited animals that enjoy wandering about in search of the next adventure. For this reason, humans place a bridle around the horses so they can ride them and control the direction of their movement.
Detailed coloring picture featuring horse running at top speed through open fields

5. Horse speeding through open fields

It is a beauty to see a free horse running at top speed — especially those with a flowing mane. The mane is the long hair that grows around the neck of the horse. This print paints perfectly the elegant moment of a running horse with a long mane. Such beauty!
Coloring book page for children featuring majestic horse posing on an open field

6. Cute horse with bouncy mane

Meet this majestic horse standing on an open field. Look at her beautiful mane and tail flowing in the wind as she gazes across the grassy meadow. Green would be the perfect color for this horse drawing coloring page. You can give this lovely mare a coat as radiant as her surroundings. Try golden brown, silvery gray, or deep midnight black.
Free picture to print and color featuring realistic horse galloping in a meadow

7. Galloping horse in a meadow

A trotting horse moves at a slightly fast pace. The horse on this coloring page can be easily seen trotting majestically with excitement writing over its face. A happy horse enjoys taking a trot when in the company of other horses.
Horse inspired coloring picture featuring realistic mustang running through the open fields

8. Angry horse running

Horses are sensitive to their environment. This makes it easier for them to sense danger and avoid it. The horse in this printable knows there's danger ahead and is turning back to safety. It might even be screaming, “Danger ahead, steer clear.”
Printable coloring sheet for children featuring majestic horse standing on his back feet

9. Horse standing on his back feet

We have a beautiful charming horse coloring sheet for you to enjoy on this page! This horse is striking a great pose from a small mound of dirt, and it looks as if it is performing a trick. Maybe he is imagining how it would look like if he were a Pegasus. The background also shows off a beautiful day outside, and it makes for a really wonderful scene. Horses can come in many different colors and fur patterns, so you have so many ways that you could color this particular one. What colors will you choose for this lovely page?
Coloring page for pre-schoolers featuring adorable realistic horse gracefully posing outdoors

10. Adorable horse striking a pose

Come meet the most gentle horse around in this coloring page. See how she faces you with a sweet, patient expression as if waiting to be your friend. Get your brown, black, or gray crayons to color her soft coat and flowing mane and tail. Make sure to give her a pretty name tag or ribbon to show how special she is. In the background, draw colorful flowers or anything else you think this lovely horse would like to see.
Coloring sheet for kids showing elegant horse trotting at full speed with a flowing mane

11. Horse trotting in the countryside

This printable shows the elegance and athleticism of a horse all rolled in one from a beautiful angle.
Printable coloring poster featuring rare to find spotty horse surrounded by nature

12. Rare horse to color

The spotted horses are popularly known as the Appaloosa — and they are rare to find. This coloring page features one of these rare spotty horses. Amazing!
Coloring image depicting a parent and child horse running side by side in the countryside

13. Two horses galloping

Every fan of horses enjoys those cute moments shared between the parent and baby horse. Indeed, it is a wonderful sight to behold. This printable shows a parent and child horse walking side by side. Did you know that a baby horse is called a foal?
Detailed coloring picture for children capturing young graceful horse hiking up a hill

14. Youg horse climbing a mountain

Horses are capable of navigating some pretty tough terrain, and this one that we have for you to color is doing just that. The environment it is in is quite bare and tough, and it would be quite a challenge to hike up a hill like this. The horse featured here seems to be having no problem, and it shows why humans have relied on horses to help us get around for thousands of years. We would use some milder, more washed-out colors for this one, as it would make the environment look even more barren and tough to navigate. Will you go for that look or make the colors brighter?
Printable coloring sheet for pre-schoolers depicting adult horse walking on a meadow=

15. Adult horse strolling

The trees and bushes in the background give this horse a true feel of nature. It's clear this is a relaxed atmosphere for this horse.
Coloring picture featuring elegant horse with majestic mane and tail lifting one hoof with poise

16. Sweet horse standing elegantly

Here’s another elegant horse in this horse coloring page. Look how she lifts one hoof with poise and turns to greet you with a friendly smile. She looks excited to meet you. You can make this horse even more elegant with your colors. Use purple, pink or blue crayons to color her majestic mane and tail waving in the breeze. Don't forget fanciful details like a glittery horn or fairy wings to transform her into a magical pony.
Detailed printable coloring page capturing majestic horse galloping on the seaside

17. Horse running on the seaside

This coloring page shows a galloping horse with its mane blowing in the wind. The sun is out and the sky is clear — an ideal time for a gallop.
Image featuring realistic horse striking a graceful pose surrounded by grass and clouds

18. Lovely horse posing gracefully

This next scene could easily be described as majestic! This horse is rearing, and the background details make this scene look larger than life. There is grass, some bushes and puffy clouds above, and you can really have fun with how you color these background details. If we were to color this page, we would use some watercolors for the background while using something like acrylic paints for the horse. That would help the horse to really stand out, but there are so many ways you could finish this page!
Picture capturing horse running free in the fields with its mane blowing in the wind

19. Horse running free in the fields

We love this coloring page of a fast and furious horse. It's beautiful. Don't forget these coloring pages are free. So, you can print as many as you wish to.
Coloring page of a horse with a stunning mane rearing up on his hind leg prepared to leap

20. Gentle horse in a charming pose

We love this printable of this adorable horse with a stunning mane and rears up on his hind leg prepared to leap.
Detailed coloring sheet for adults presenting elegant horse running wild surrounded by nature

21. Horse running wild in the meadow

It's an undisputed fact that horses are adorable, but you don't want to mess around with them. Or things could get ugly. This coloring page shows an angry horse ready to attack.
Free printable coloring page featuring wonderful close-up portrayal of a beautiful horse

22. Beautiful horse posing for a picture

For the next page in this collection of free charming horse coloring pages for kids, we have a wonderful close-up on this beautiful animal. This closer look gives us a good view of the finer details of not just the horse itself but also the reigns attached to it. Some of these smaller details could prove tricky to color in, so we would recommend using some mediums like colored pens or pencils to give you more control. This one will look amazing when it’s done, and we can’t wait to see how you color it!
Horse-themed picture to print and color featuring playful pony with long fluffy tail

23. Pony trotting at a slow pace

Giddy up and meet this playful pony on this horse coloring page. Look how he rears up on his hind legs, ready to play and imagination. Grab your crayons and give him a wild painted coat - polka dots, zig zags, rainbow colors. Feel free to accessorize her with a saddle, bridle or whatever else you think a horse of her grace deserves. In the background, draw a castle, rainbows, or anything else you think would fit this regal equine.
Coloring picture showing realistic horse running through the fields with mountains in the background

24. Adult horse running wild

We all love to where there are greater opportunities for us. The horse is no different. The grass is greener on the other side and this is where the horse in this printable runs to.
Printable coloring picture of a realistic horse featured running outdoors surrounded by nature

25. Running horse coloring page

You will agree that we all feel a sense of satisfaction when a get a better alternative. For the horse in this coloring paper, finding land with more than enough grass to feed on is satisfying.
Coloring picture for children capturing adorable horse galloping through grassy fields

26. Horse galloping through open fields

Another truly majestic horse scene is up next for you to color! Once again, we get a great look at the details of this horse, and it gives you a lot to color in. The environment surrounding the horse is quite lush and grassy, so we would use some bright, fresh greens for most of these background elements. Behind the horse, we have a few lines that form some layers that could be either some mountains or the sky.
Detailed coloring sheet presenting realistic horse tied to a fence ready for riding

27. Male horse waiting for his owner

This coloring page shows a horse readied for riding, tied to a tree or something strong enough to hold it — anticipating the arrival of the rider.
Coloring book page capturing elegant lonely horse featured in a grassy environment

28. Female horse in the field

Just like humans, horses are also emotional. This coloring page shows a horse feeling lonely and sad. It's different from the norm, and that's why we love it.
Detailed coloring picture featuring front view of a majestic horse running towards us

29. Adult horse waiting for his rider

Sometimes, it’s nice to get away from civilization to ride a horse in the great outdoors, and this page captures that feeling brilliantly. While the background has got some nice details to it, there is still plenty of empty space. That means that you could draw in some additional background details to create a wonderful setting. If you have ever ridden a horse in a beautiful environment then perhaps you could replicate it for this page. If not, you could imagine any kind of place you would love to ride this beautiful horse! What kind of settings can you think of?
Coloring image for children presenting realistic horse taking a slow walk outdoors

30. A sad horse strolling around

Sometimes, as humans, when we feel sad, a walk around the park or down the street, does a lot of good. This horse in this printable is taking a walk.
Coloring page for kids depicting realistic horse stom ping its hoof while in the meadow

31. One horse standing in the meadow to color

This coloring page shows a horse paw the ground and stomps his hoof. Horses stomp their hoof when they are impatient or need attention.
Coloring poster for kids featuring elegant horse posing next to mountain setting

32. Male horse posing printable

This charming horse coloring printable is another one that captures the adventurous feeling of venturing out into the wilderness with a loyal steed. Once again, the background is fairly detailed but there is plenty of room for you to add some additional details as well. You could create a snowy mountain setting, but you could also go for a desert environment right out of a classic Western movie! These are just two types of environments you could choose from, but there are many more you could go for instead. What other kinds of places would you like to show off here?
Detailed coloring drawing for kids of a beautiful realistic horse running in the fields

33. Realistic adult horse running in the wind

We hope the stunning poise of this beautiful horse on this coloring page is pleasing to your eye. It's all shades of classy.
Detailed printable coloring picture presenting nature scene with majestic adult horse on the move

34. Realistic horse to color

We love this coloring page that shows a horse with his hoofs in motion. It almost seems as though those hoofs are dancing to a specific groove.
Free coloring printable for children featuring realistic horse moving at great speeds

35. Cartoon horse coloring printable

Next, we have an action-packed scene that really captures the speed and thrills of riding a horse. This horse seems to be moving at great speeds, and you could show this with how you choose to color it in. One way of showing fast speeds in a static image is to use lots of smaller strokes of color in the background to make it look like the scenery is whizzing by. That’s one way of doing it, but it would also look good if you captured a more detailed environment! The decision is up to you, so how will you color this page?
Detailed coloring card showing horse with little mane clamly posing surrounded by nature

36. Beautiful horse in a poised stance

Horses are charming. Those with a full mane, little mane, or no mane. This printable shows a horse with little mane staying in isolation. It's a wonderful sight.
Coloring page to print featuring beautiful realistic horse moving around majestically

37. A shy horse coloring page

In similarity to humans, horses know they are beautiful creatures. This is why they move around majestically and adorably.
Printable poster depicting horse running along a beach and splashing through the water

38. Realistic horse with bouncy mane

This next horse seems to be having a wonderful day! It is running along a beach and splashing through the water, and it creates such a freeing feeling. The water aspects of this image also allow you to use some lovely shades of blues for the picture to give it a milder look. If you use a lot of blues for the water, you could use oranges and red for a dawn or dusk painted sky that will contrast the cooler colors. What sort of color scheme do you think would best suit this picture?
Detailed coloring sheet for children showing horse dashing in a green field with clouds above him

39. Cartoon horse dashing in a green field

This printable shows a horse landing with his legs still off the ground after taking a great leap. Powerful strides!
Coloring image of a beautiful horse with a long flowing main posing on a grassy field

40. Pony with wavy long hair

Horses are competitive. We hope you will love this coloring page of a horse stamping his authority on a territory.
Coloring book page capturing horse drinking water from a bowl while on the field

41. Pony drinking water coloring page

Many of these charming horse coloring pages have shown horses in the middle of running or performing tricks, but this one shows off a more subdued scene. This horse is taking a break to eat some food, and it makes for a nice relaxed picture. If we were coloring this one, we would use some softer colors done with some colored pencils or watercolors. These lighter mediums and colors would help to emphasize the calm mood of this image, but it’s far from the only way you could tackle this image.
Black and white printable page to color featuring realistic horse on a farm setting

42. An adult horse on a farm

Horses are courageous and always ready to go on an adventure. This coloring page shows a horse pumped up to run.
Coloring sheet for kids featuring close-up portrayal of a horse drawn in a simple style

43. A cute horse looking at the camera

We love this printable of a happy horse. Horses are most excited when in the company of family.
Detailed coloring pictureof a running horse with farm buildings in the background

44. Horse running away coloring page

This horse coloring paper shows a horse trotting home eagerly as if anticipating a surprise. We hope you love this one.
Picture for pre-schoolers featuring cartoony baby horse with bubbles in the background

45. Baby horse coloring page

Preschoolers will love this cute baby horse with playful bubbles. This pony coloring page uses round shapes and friendly expressions.
Coloring image of a horse with long main and tail surrounded by stars and bubbles

46. Breyer coloring pages

A whimsical horse with long mane and tail is surrounded by stars and bubbles. This fantasy horse coloring page invites sparkle and imagination.
Picture to color of a cartoony horse with happy facial expression surrounded by stars

47. Cartoon horse coloring page

Color a cheerful cartoon horse framed by twinkling stars. This horse printable keeps things simple, bold, and joyful for kids.
Highly detailed picture of a majestic horse with long wavy tail surrounded by flowers

48. Christmas horse to color

A highly detailed horse with a long wavy tail stands among flowers. This adult horse coloring page rewards patient shading and fine line work.
Horse coloring pages

49. Derby horse coloring page

Use this tile as a quick link to the entire horse coloring pages collection. It’s a handy entry point for browsing all free horse printables.
Coloring pdf featuring beautiful horse with extremely long mane and tail surrounded by stars

50. Friesian horse coloring page

A beautiful horse with an extremely long mane and tail sparkles under the stars. This horse coloring PDF is great for magical highlights and deep tones.
Picture to color for pre-schoolers featuring majestic horse on the move with stars in the background

51. Herd of horses coloring page

Young artists can color a majestic horse on the move with star accents. This simple horse coloring page features big shapes and friendly outlines.
Coloring image for kids featuring close up of a horse and dog standing side by side

52. Horse and dog coloring printable

Celebrate friendship with a close-up of a horse and dog side by side. This animal coloring page encourages warm colors and gentle expressions.
Detailed coloring picture featuring horse with a female rider and stars in the sky

53. Horse and girl coloring page

Color a proud horse carrying a female rider beneath a starry sky. This horse coloring sheet blends character, animal, and night sky details.
Horse-themed coloring image depicting lady riding a horse with stars in the background

54. Horse and rider coloring page

A graceful scene shows a lady riding her horse with stars in the background. This horse printable invites flowing lines and soft twilight tones.
Printable coloring sheet showing horse drinking water with farm setting in the background

55. Horse farm coloring page

Bring a peaceful farm moment to life as a horse drinks by a trough. This horse coloring page is perfect for water reflections and fence textures.
Highly detailed printable pdf featuring close-up portrayal of a realistic majestic horse

56. Horse head coloring page

A highly detailed close-up highlights the horse’s eyes, nostrils, and mane. This horse coloring PDF suits adults who enjoy precise, careful coloring.
Horse-inspired printable poster featuring three horses with flowing manes standing side by side on a hill

57. Horse herd coloring page

Color three horses with flowing manes standing proudly on a hilltop. This horse printable is great for group dynamics and layered landscapes.
Coloring printable showing realistic horse jumping in the air with stars all around him

58. Horse jumping coloring page

A realistic horse leaps into the air surrounded by sparkling stars. This horse coloring sheet is perfect for dramatic poses and celebratory scenes.
Detailed horse coloring picture featuring horse with mandala-themed pattern and flowers all around him

59. Horse mandala to color

Blend nature and pattern in a horse decorated with mandala motifs and flowers. This intricate horse coloring page offers mindful, detailed coloring time.
Detailed printable page featuring horse with a male rider and stars all around them

60. Horse racing

Color a strong horse and male rider under a sky full of stars. This horse printable combines character details with a bold nighttime backdrop.
Horse-inspired picture to print and color featuring woman riding her horse with stars all around

61. Horse riding

A confident woman rides her horse through a sky of shimmering stars. This horse coloring page balances motion, grace, and a magical mood.
Horse-themed coloring printable featuring highly-detailed trailer with two horses inside and stars all around

62. Horse trailer

Explore a detailed horse trailer scene with two horses inside and stars around. This horse coloring sheet adds fun vehicle details for variety.
Picture for kids presenting horse drawn in a simple style surrounded by small circles

63. Quarter horse coloring pages

A friendly horse drawn in a simple style is surrounded by small circles. This easy horse printable is perfect for toddlers and early colorers.
Coloring sheet featuring realistic horse with a female rider and stars in the background

64. Realistic horse and rider coloring page

Color a realistic horse with a female rider against a starry backdrop. This horse coloring page blends portrait detail with a dreamy sky.
Detailed coloring picture for children capturing realistic horse jumping over an oxer

65. Show jumping horse coloring page

Capture the excitement of a horse jumping over an oxer in a show-style scene. This detailed horse coloring sheet is great for sports fans and careful colorists.

After You Color Your Horse Coloring Pages

  • Create a Stable Wall: Hang your finished pages as a “herd” gallery. Group portraits, action gallops, and rider scenes for a barn-style display.
  • DIY Crafts: Turn pages into bookmarks, greeting cards, gift tags, or mini posters for a horse-themed bedroom or study corner.
  • Learning Tie-In: Label parts of the horse (mane, forelock, withers, hoof) or mark gait types (walk, trot, canter, gallop) right on the page.
  • Color Experiments: Try layered colored pencils for glossy coats, light watercolor washes for backgrounds, and gel-pen accents on manes and tack.
  • Build a Binder: Sort pages by scene—pasture, beach, mountains, arena—or by horse type—pony, mustang, show horse—for an easy-flip collection.

Pro Tips for Realistic Horse Colors & Scenic Backgrounds

  1. Coat Guides: Practice common coats like bay, chestnut, palomino, dapple gray, roan, and pinto; add subtle muzzle and leg shading.
  2. Mane & Tail Flow: Shade in hair strands following the curve of motion; add highlights where light hits the crest.
  3. Tack Details: Use deep browns for leather saddles and bridles; add small metallic dots for buckles and stirrups.
  4. Natural Settings: Layer greens for meadows, soft blues for skies, sandy tones for arenas, foamy whites for beach spray.
  5. Action Lines: Suggest motion with light strokes trailing hooves when the horse trots, canters, or gallops.

Ready to Print Your Favorites?

Browse below to explore every scene—pasture poses, seaside sprints, mountain trails, rider practice, foal play, and more. Download the horse coloring pages you love, print the PDFs, and bring each equestrian moment to life with your own color palette.

More Ways to Enjoy Horse Coloring Pages

Use these horse coloring pages for rainy-day activities, birthday stations, classroom quiet time, or homeschool art lessons. Mix quick preschool outlines with highly detailed adult pages, pair portrait close-ups with wide meadow landscapes, and build a personalized coloring book that grows with your child’s skills.

FAQ and Tips

  • Which fun patterns can I draw around my horse to create a lively scene?

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  • How can I show my horse in action on my coloring page?