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Free printable coloring page showing a running horse in a hilly scene, perfect for kids to practice coloring and imagination

Running Horse Coloring Page

By JessicaPublished November 28, 2025Updated December 2, 2025

Download this free printable Running Horse coloring page for kids. Great for classroom activities, home learning, and creative fun.

Page size: Letter (8.5 × 11 in)
Orientation: Portrait

Free for personal and educational use. Perfect for home, classrooms, and homeschooling. Print as many times as you need.

About This Running Horse Coloring Page

Galloping through the page is so much fun, and a Running Horse coloring page invites imagination at every stroke. Picture the wind lifting the mane, and let kids choose warm browns or bold fantasy colors to make a personal pony. This printable is perfect for a classroom center where students can compare patterns and practice neat coloring, or for a rainy afternoon at home where siblings can collaborate on a mural. Try pairing the page with a short story about horses, or challenge children to write a name and a little scene for their horse on the back of the sheet. For bulletin boards, arrange finished horses into a herd, or display them with facts about real horse colors and markings. Use crayons for broad color fields and colored pencils to add fine lines and texture to the mane. Turn it into a game by asking children to mix two colors for the sky, and talk about how different choices change the mood of the picture. This Running Horse coloring page is free, printable, and easy to use for many creative projects.

Coloring Tips & Techniques

Try using warm browns and chestnut tones for the horse body, and add a darker brown for the mane and tail to show movement. Use a light blue for the sky and soft green for the hills, then add white highlights on the mane and tail to create shine and depth. Encourage gentle shading along the horse belly and legs to make the shape look round and lively.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use this coloring page in my classroom or homeschool?

Yes! All of our coloring pages are free for personal, classroom, and homeschool use. You can print them as many times as you need for lessons, activities, and creative projects.

What paper size should I print this on?

Every coloring page is formatted for US Letter (8.5 x 11 inches), which also prints correctly on A4. Just download the PDF and print it at 100% scale for the best results.

Can I use these on tablets or digital devices?

Yes! You can open the PDF files on iPads, tablets, and computers to use with digital coloring apps like Procreate or GoodNotes. The PDFs work great for both printing and digital coloring.

Free to print and unlimited classroom use

This high quality coloring page is free for parents, teachers, and homeschoolers. Print as many copies as you need for home activities, art lessons, or creative classroom projects.