Horse by a Barn Coloring Page

Horses have been working alongside people for thousands of years, helping with farming, carrying riders, and pulling carts. A horse's age can be estimated by looking at its teeth — just like tree rings tell a tree's age. Horses sleep standing up most of the time, locking their leg joints so they do not fall over, though they do lie down for deeper sleep.

Coloring ideas: try a rich chestnut brown or golden palomino for the horse's body with a lighter cream mane and tail. Color the barn a classic bright red with a dark brown or grey roof. The fence rails look natural in tan or light brown.

Toddlers can start with the big barn rectangle shape. Practice naming the colors used — red for the barn, brown for the horse — turning coloring time into a fun learning moment.