11 Best horse costume ideas for kids

1. Cardboard Box Horse Costume

Materials:

• Cardboard boxes
• Black spray paint
• Glue gun
• Brown felt
• Masking tape
• Stanley knife/box cutter
• Elastic
• Rope (for reins)
• Kids' jeans and boots
• Helmet (optional)
• Pom-poms or wool for the mane

Instructions:

1. Create the Head: Draw and cut out the shape of the horse's head from a large cardboard box using a Stanley knife.
2. Craft the Legs: Cut out the legs from another piece of cardboard.
3. Assemble the Body: Cut a hole in the top of a large cardboard box for your child to fit through. Secure the head and legs to the body using masking tape and a glue gun.
4. Paint and Decorate: Spray paint the entire costume black. Once dry, glue on the mane and tail using pom-poms or wool.
5. Add Details: Stuff the jeans with newspaper to create realistic legs and secure them to the body. Attach elastic to the sides of the box for shoulder straps.
6. Final Touches: Add felt squares for the horse's shoes and rope for the reins.

2. Hooded Sweatshirt Horse Costume

Materials:

• Brown hooded sweatshirt and sweatpants
• Yarn for mane and tail
• Ribbon
• Hot glue gun
• Felt or faux leather
• Black craft foam
• Bandana
• Cardstock

Instructions:

1. Create the Mane: Cut yarn into equal lengths and glue them along the hood of the sweatshirt.
2. Attach the Tail: Braid yarn and secure it to the back of the sweatpants.
3. Add Ears: Cut ear shapes from felt or faux leather and glue them to the hood.
4. Decorate: Use black craft foam to create hooves and glue them to the ends of the sleeves and pant legs.
5. Final Touches: Tie a bandana around the neck of the sweatshirt for added flair.

3. No-Sew Horse Costume

Materials:

• Brown top and white bottom
• Brown and white felt
• Face paint (optional)
• Scissors
• Safety pins
• Hot glue gun

Instructions:

1. Create the Mane and Tail: Follow a no-sew tutorial to make a yarn mane and tail.
2. Attach the Mane: Pin or glue the mane to the back of the top.
3. Craft the Ears: Cut ear shapes from brown and white felt and attach them to a headband.
4. Decorate: Use face paint to add horse-like features to your child's face.

4. Inflatable Horse Costume

Materials:

• Inflatable horse costume (available online)

Instructions:

1. Inflate the Costume: Follow the manufacturer's instructions to inflate the costume.
2. Secure the Costume: Ensure the costume fits snugly and comfortably on your child.

5. Plush Horse Costume

Materials:

• Plush horse costume (available online)

Instructions:

1. Dress Your Child: Simply put the costume on your child and adjust for comfort.

6. Ride-On Horse Costume

Materials:

• Ride-on horse costume (available online)

Instructions:

1. Assemble the Costume: Follow the instructions to assemble the ride-on horse costume.
2. Dress Your Child: Help your child get into the costume and adjust the straps for a secure fit.

7. My Little Pony Costume

Materials:

• Colorful hooded sweatshirt and sweatpants
• Felt in various colors
• Yarn for mane and tail
• Hot glue gun

Instructions:

1. Create the Mane and Tail: Use colorful yarn to make a mane and tail.
2. Attach the Mane: Glue the mane to the hood of the sweatshirt.
3. Craft the Ears and Cutie Mark: Cut ear shapes and a cutie mark from felt and attach them to the hood and pants.
4. Decorate: Add any additional details to match your child's favorite My Little Pony character.

8. Unicorn Costume

Materials:

• White hooded sweatshirt and sweatpants
• Felt in various colors
• Yarn for mane and tail
• Hot glue gun
• Unicorn horn (available online)

Instructions:

1. Create the Mane and Tail: Use colorful yarn to make a mane and tail.
2. Attach the Mane: Glue the mane to the hood of the sweatshirt.
3. Add the Horn: Secure the unicorn horn to the hood.
4. Craft the Ears and Cutie Mark: Cut ear shapes and a cutie mark from felt and attach them to the hood and pants.
5. Decorate: Add any additional details to complete the unicorn look.

9. Centaur Costume

Materials:

• Brown top and bottom
• Cardboard
• Brown felt
• Hot glue gun
• Elastic

Instructions:

1. Create the Horse Body: Cut out a horse body shape from cardboard and cover it with brown felt.
2. Attach the Body: Use elastic to create shoulder straps and secure the horse body to your child's waist.
3. Craft the Tail: Attach a yarn tail to the back of the horse body.

10. Carousel Horse Costume

Materials:

• White top and bottom
• Cardboard
• Paint
• Ribbon
• Hot glue gun

Instructions:

1. Create the Carousel Pole: Paint a cardboard tube to look like a carousel pole and attach it to the back of the costume.
2. Craft the Horse Body: Cut out a horse body shape from cardboard and paint it to resemble a carousel horse.
3. Attach the Body: Secure the horse body to your child's waist using ribbon.

11. Cowboy and Horse Costume

Materials:

• Cowboy hat and boots
• Brown top and bottom
• Cardboard
• Brown felt
• Hot glue gun
• Elastic

Instructions:

1. Create the Horse Body: Cut out a horse body shape from cardboard and cover it with brown felt.
2. Attach the Body: Use elastic to create shoulder straps and secure the horse body to your child's waist.
3. Dress as a Cowboy: Add a cowboy hat and boots to complete the look.