How to Draw a Horse
Learn how to draw a horse with this elementary step-by-step drawing instruction for beginners and kids.


Hi all! We have again prepared for you an easy step-by-step lesson in which we will tell you how to draw a horse. A horse is an animal that originates from the equine family, belonging to the order of Odd-toed ungulates. When looking at him, one can note the majestic posture, lightness, and grace with a fairly developed musculature. If we talk about the average weight of this mammal, then it is 400-600 kg. The weight of heavier breeds can sometimes reach 1400 kg.
What does a horse eat? Her diet includes hay, oats, straw and various herbaceous plants. Especially, horses love to eat carrots, apples, and watermelons. Sketching a horse is an exciting activity, as a result of which you will get a good drawing. Let’s get started!
Time needed: 20 minutes.
How to Draw a Horse Step by Step
- Draw the head.
Begin by drawing the basic outline of the horse’s head and muzzle.
- Add the torso.
The second step is to draw the outline of the horse’s torso, slightly below the head.
- Neck.
Extend from the head, two curved lines that form the horse’s neck. Also add a line that separates the horse’s muzzle from the rest of the face.
- Draw the legs.
Sketch the front and back legs of the horse, which are visually closer. Note that the example shows the horse in motion.
- Far legs.
Now, following the example from the step, draw the far front and back legs.
- Add details.
We detail the horse by adding important details—hooves and a magnificent horse’s tail.
- Detail the head.
Let’s now move on to detailing the horse’s head by adding the horse’s leaf-shaped ears, small eye, nostril, and eyebrow.
- Add the mane.
Depict a long mane on the horse’s neck. Also detail the horse’s tail as shown.
- Color the artwork.