Horse colouring pages: free to print
A Haflinger by a pasture fence, an Icelandic horse performing tölt against a mountain backdrop and a mare lying in the grass with her foal. The pictures come from our ‘Pferde Malbuch für Kinder’. Download and print them as free PDFs, with no registration required.
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More pictures in the colouring book ‘Pferde Malbuch für Kinder’
44 horses, ponies and foals, from Arabians to Icelandic horses, for ages 4 and up.
Your own horse as a work of art
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Colouring horses: tips for horse lovers young and old
Horses are a favourite subject for many children, and with good reason: the flowing mane, the large eyes, the landscape around them. The Haflinger's colours are almost decided for you: a golden-brown coat and a pale mane. You can still colour it as a grey or black horse if you prefer. The Icelandic horse with its thick mane suits anyone who enjoys colouring lots of fine lines. The mare and foal are the calmest of the three pictures and work well for younger children.
Mane, coat and background
A mane looks lively when you use more than one colour. Two or three shades of the same colour, from light to dark, are enough. For the coat, start with the pale base colour, then add darker areas on the belly, legs and neck. The flowers, mountains and meadow in the background can be colourful, bringing the horse into focus even more.
Paper and printing
For coloured pencils, 80 g/m² printer paper is enough. For felt-tip pens and fineliners, paper of at least 120 g/m² is better. Print the PDF at actual size. A finished picture folds nicely into a card to give to friends at the stable.
Discovering horse breeds
Haflinger, Icelandic horse, mare with foal: even these three pictures show how different horses can be. The Haflinger is a strong, golden horse from the Alps; the Icelandic horse is a hardy northern horse with a thick mane and its own gait, the tölt. If your child asks why the Icelandic horse looks so shaggy, you already have your next topic of conversation. Perhaps it will inspire a wish to see a real horse on your next outing. Many riding stables and horse farms welcome visitors if you ask beforehand.
Common questions
What age are the horse colouring pages suitable for?
The colouring book is intended for children aged 4 and up. The mare and foal are the simplest picture; the Haflinger and Icelandic horse have more detail.
How do I print the colouring pages correctly?
Open the PDF and print it on DIN A4 at actual size (100 per cent). Use thicker paper for felt-tip pens.
Are there more horse pictures?
Yes. ‘Pferde Malbuch für Kinder’ contains 44 horses, ponies and foals, including an Arabian, Friesian, Shetland pony and mustang.
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