Horse Outline (Free Printable Templates!)

Looking for a horse outline for your next creative project? Whether you’re planning a fun craft, a farm-themed classroom activity, or just need a bold and beautiful horse design to color, we’ve got you covered with six unique horse outlines in a variety of poses.

From galloping and trotting horses to a sweet foal, a detailed horse head, and even a resting pose, these printable horse templates are perfect for kids, teens, and adults. Use them as coloring pages, stencils, classroom cut-outs, or DIY decorations for birthday parties, horse shows, or equestrian events.

Keep reading to download each free printable and discover creative ways to use these horse outlines!

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Instructions for how to use these horse templates:

1. Scroll down and find the page you want.
2. Click on any of the photos below, or on the text links below them. A printable PDF file will open in a new window. (NOTE: The images themselves are not printable quality.)
3. Print the PDF on 8.5 inch by 11 inch, letter sized paper.

Fun things to do with an outline of a horse:

• Use the horse outline as a coloring page and add your own patterns, shading, or even draw a colorful saddle and bridle.
• Cut out the template to make window decorations, bulletin board displays, or party decor.
• Trace the shape onto construction paper, felt, or foam to create a simple kids craft.
• Decorate the horse with tissue paper, glitter, buttons, or pom poms for a fun, textured project.
• Turn the outline into a stencil for painting, chalk art, or fabric projects.
• Use the design as a pattern for sewing appliques, quilting, woodworking, or laser cutting.
• Create handmade cards, invitations, or scrapbook embellishments with the printable horse template.
• Make a learning activity by matching different horse outlines or spotting differences between them.

Horse Outline #1

This horse outline shows a galloping horse running with its mane and tail flowing behind it. It’s great for coloring or using as a stencil for action-packed horse crafts.

Horse Outline #1 Options:

Large (1 per page)

Medium (2 per page)

Small (6 per page)

Horse Head Outline #2

A side view of a horse’s head with no extra details, just the ears and mane. Easy for kids to cut out for crafts, and fun to decorate with markers, paint, or even googly eyes.

Horse Head Outline #2 Options:

Large (1 per page)

Medium (2 per page)

Small (6 per page)

Outline of a Horse #3

This horse has one leg raised like it’s prancing or showing off in a parade. Perfect for making elegant horse decorations or adding fancy tack details when coloring.

Outline of a Horse #3 Options:

Large (1 per page)

Medium (2 per page)

Small (6 per page)

Horse Head Outline #4

A close-up of a horse’s head wearing a bridle, with more details like the eyes and straps. Perfect for coloring, adding patterns to the tack, or using as a realistic horse stencil.

Horse Head Outline #4 Options:

Large (1 per page)

Medium (2 per page)

Small (6 per page)

Horse Template #5

This outline shows a horse resting on the ground, with its head up and legs tucked under. It works well for calm, peaceful coloring pages or nature-themed crafts. A great template to practice your drawing skills by adding in details.

Horse Template #5 Options:

Large (1 per page)

Medium (2 per page)

Small (6 per page)

Horse Shape #6

A young horse with long legs and a short mane, shown walking — perhaps towards its mom? Great for making baby horse crafts or learning about foals in a farm-themed activity at school.

Horse Shape #6 Options:

Large (1 per page)

Medium (2 per page)

Small (6 per page)

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