Costumes for Horses for Horse Shows, Halloween or Parades
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Create a Costume for Your Horse and Yourself
Costuming a horse is a pretty big job. Why would you even want to put a costume on a horse? Actually there are many occasions when a creative costume on a horse is appropriate. Perhaps you want to ride the horse in a Halloween parade or participate in a horse show that has a costume category. Whatever your reason for wanting to put a costume on your horse, you need some ideas.
I've gathered some fun and creative costume ideas to get you started. Some are shown in videos. If you see an idea that you like, just watch the video over a few times or stop the action so you can study the costume.
I've gathered some fun and creative costume ideas to get you started. Some are shown in videos. If you see an idea that you like, just watch the video over a few times or stop the action so you can study the costume.
Holloween Foal by PaintingPony
Horse Halloween Unisex T-Shirt by horsesense
See other Halloween T-Shirts
Contents at a Glance
- You Can Turn Your Horse into a Zebra
- Basic Black for Your Horse's Costume
- Do You Own a Horse?
- Links to Photos of Horses in Costume
- Make a Costume for a Horse Using a Horse...
- Arabian Horse Costumes for Horse and Rid...
- Arabian Show Costumes for a Horse on eBa...
- Use Blankets and Body Wraps for a Costum...
- Did You Like This Costume?
Get Creative in Planning a Costume for a Horse
It's tempting to fall back on traditional horse costumes of western or Arabian tack. First try thinking beyond that. Don't think a costume on the rider is all that's needed. Keep the focus on the horse.
Keep your horse's comfort in mind. You won't want a costume that interferes with your horse's movement or one that flaps in a way that might spook him.
Think big. You have a large animal to cover with a costume. You can look at fantasy art to get ideas, but converting your horse into Pegasus may be tough to pull off. This example shows stripes on a horse, which might be accomplished with applications of body paint.
Keep your horse's comfort in mind. You won't want a costume that interferes with your horse's movement or one that flaps in a way that might spook him.
Think big. You have a large animal to cover with a costume. You can look at fantasy art to get ideas, but converting your horse into Pegasus may be tough to pull off. This example shows stripes on a horse, which might be accomplished with applications of body paint.
TigerWings by Daio
Basic Black for Your Horse's Costume
What can you turn this into? How about the Black Knight or maybe a Black Bear or .....
Use your imagination.
Use your imagination.
Do You Own a Horse?
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Links to Photos of Horses in Costume
Lots of ideas from unicorns to a Harry Potter horse
- Halloween Horse Costumes
- Halloween Horse Costumes - Dress up your horse (and yourself!) for Halloween. All costume photos will be posted here for all to enjoy.Send photos to iceryder@lycos.com
- About Horses and Ponies Photo Gallery - Horses in Costume
- horse gallery photo. A gallery of About Horses and Ponies reader's horses' and ponies. This online album contains photos of readers horses and ponies. Horse pictures and digital artwork. Submit your horse photo for inclusion in the My Horse Photo Gallery
- Amazing Horse Costumes
- Did someone cast a spell on Harry Potter and turn the boy wizard into a horse? No, it's just a horse in a fantastic costume by the Horse Tailor...
Note that you have to click on NEXT PHOTO to see all the horses in costume on this site. - Welcome to The Horse Tailor!
- This website has some amazing ideas for costumes for horses. Be sure to look at the tabs on the site for CATALOG and also PHOTOS.
- Costumes for horses - pictures and videos on Webshots
- Over 2,000 photos taken by Webshots members of costumes for horses .
- Franga Equestrian and Pet Boutique
- Equestrian Costumes including Unicorn Browbands, Medieval Saddle Blankets and Horse Barding.
- HOODS & SHEETS - www.irresistiblehorsehoods.com
- Horse wearing Costume. NEW HORSE SLINKY, SLEAZY, . Christmas & Halloween Sleazy Horse Costumes & MORE.... Cheap horse hoods, sleazy, sleezy, mane tamer, hoodies, slinky. Ready to ship today.
- Horse's Costume Party
- Dress up yourself and your assigned horse for FUN! What do you dream about while you ride? Are you a knight in shining armor, a princess, or Indian riding the prairie? Are you a rock star or a farmer...
- Justamere Equestrian Centre
- Justamere Equestrian Centre 2009 Halloween photo album.
- Equestrian Costume Ideas: Tips for Dressing Your Horse as a Unicorn
- For those who use our Unicorn Browbands, here are some tips for completing your horse's unicorn costume. If you have a white horse Try to find a white bridle...
Make a Costume for a Horse Using a Horse Blanket
If you have a basic horse blanket with a color like orange, start thinking of all things orange. The first to come to mind is a pumpkin. Use black tape to mark out ribs on the orange blanket to look like pumpkins have. Add a vine with leaves (maybe weave it through the horse's mane).
If you want a jack-o-lantern, add the mouth, nose and eyes using the black tape.
Look at whatever color of horse blanket you have. If it's black, think of witches and how to add a witches hat and broom to make a costume.
If you want a jack-o-lantern, add the mouth, nose and eyes using the black tape.
Look at whatever color of horse blanket you have. If it's black, think of witches and how to add a witches hat and broom to make a costume.
TuffRider 600 D Turnout Blanket
Amazon Price: (as of 06/01/2012)
Arabian Horse Costumes for Horse and Rider
- Arabian Horse Costumes
- Costumes By Carolyn has been in business for 20 years designing, making, and marketing her Arabian Horse Native Costumes
- Almost Ranch Arabians (costumes)
- Almost Ranch Arabian Costumes - Mindy Huett
3584 W 106th St N Sperry OK 74073-9449
Arabian Show Costumes for a Horse on eBay
The auctions change regularly
Use Blankets and Body Wraps for a Costume Base for the Horse
Did You Like This Costume?
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Sleazy Makes Great Gear for Horses
Start your horse's costume with a Sleazy
Black Sleazy Hood for Your Horse
Start with a Full Body Sheet for a Horse Costume
Now, use your imagination to decorate with accessories for a great costume
This is available in a variety of colors.
Turn a Horse's Fly Mask into a Halloween Mask
This could easily have features attached to it to look like a ghost. Then start thinking of white sheets to cover the horse's body. Remember to try this out ahead of the event to be sure your horse accepts the draping and possible flapping of the sheets.
Hamilton Fly Mask for Horses Extended Length, Large, Natural Mesh With Black Trim
Amazon Price: $20.94 (as of 06/01/2012)
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Stencil Stars or Hearts on a Horse
Think of using the stars with some fabric puffy clouds, then add some angels around the mane area or dress the rider as an angel.
Use your imagination with these.
Use your imagination with these.
Twinkle Stencil Kit - Set of Three
These stenciled stars and hearts will last for days or may be brushed or rinsed out. Place stencil on desired area of the horse. Squeeze Twinkle Glitter Gel (assorted colors sold separately - Glitter Gel) onto applicator, gently pat on desired area, continue until area is solid glitter. Tape may be used to hold stencil in place whiles applying glitter gel. After all desired areas of stencil are filled with glitter, remove stencil and let dry. Water-based Twinkle Gel may be stenciled on hair, fabric, metal, wood or leather. It is easily removed with a damp cloth. Rinse stencil and applicator after each use. (product description on Amazon)
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This Tuffrider Turnout Blanket Could be the Base for a Knight's Horse
Look at Dog Costumes for Ideas for a Horse
Click on any dog costume to see it larger
Dog owners have a wide range of costumes to choose for their pet. Look at these costumes for ideas that you could create on a larger scale for your horse.
Dog-O-Ween 2009 Scariest Dog Winner by FrankzPawPrintz
Dog-O-Ween 2009 Scariest Dog Winner by FrankzPawPrintz
Look at Pictures of Carousel Horse Art for Inspiration
Duplicating this carousel horse costume would require some sewing skills and work with fabrics and maybe a glue gun.
Carousel Horses in Books to Give You Ideas for a Horse Costume
Add the Superman Logo to This Blue Horse Blanket for a Costume
and a red cape at the shoulders
Weaver Lycra Body Sheet Large Blue Sleazy Jammies
Superman Classic Logo by Superman
Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Add Sparkle to a Horse's Hooves
Twinkle Toes Hoof Polish gives hooves sparkle and light
Use this to turn your horse into a glamor girl. Add a feather boa and enormous fake eyelashes. Add a giant necklace around your horse's neck.
Fancy up Your Horse with These Products
Horse Glitter and Muzzle Oil
Use Vet Wrap to Add Stripes on a Horse
Want to turn your horse into Pippi Longstocking? How about wrapping alternate strips of vet wrap on the legs for the red and white stockings. Add red braids on each side of the horse's head.
3M Vetrap 2" x 5 yd, Color: ASSORTED
Amazon Price: $3.73 (as of 06/01/2012)
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Holloween Foal by PaintingPony
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lclchors
May 3, 2012 @ 3:48 pm | delete
- The best two I have seen were at a mustang show and they made them from scratch no hoodies or lycra. they were an elephant yes it had a trunk that touched the ground and a dinosour it had a tail that touched the ground. They were too cool
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vallain May 20, 2012 @ 9:04 am | delete
- I wish I had photos of those to show off in this lens. Great ideas and I'm curious about how they created the costumes.
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miaponzo
Apr 26, 2012 @ 3:41 am | delete
- Super horse is my Fave!!!! Blessed!
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Im_Horse_Crazy
Mar 25, 2012 @ 10:42 am | delete
- love all the costumes
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southridgefarmsinc
Jan 15, 2012 @ 10:12 am | delete
- Great Lens... we're going to try some of the stencils.
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glynisd
Nov 19, 2011 @ 7:29 am | delete
- Thank you - really enjoyed your lense!
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blanckj
Nov 8, 2011 @ 1:01 pm | delete
- This was a cute lens. Thanks for sharing.
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miaponzo
Nov 8, 2011 @ 4:11 am | delete
- Great lens! Loads of horse costume ideas! The real horse pictures were great! Blessed!
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diaperbagdiva
Oct 24, 2011 @ 6:06 pm | delete
- I loved this lens! Thanks for the fun pictures and ideas - dressing up my dog doesn't seem like such a big job after seeing some of those horses, haha!
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JoyfulReviewer
Oct 18, 2011 @ 10:36 am | delete
- Nice ideas and information. Thanks for the fun costume lens!
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daria369
Oct 13, 2011 @ 4:16 pm | delete
- I'll tell you after I get me a horse... ;) Great idea for a lens!
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jurante
Sep 28, 2011 @ 9:30 pm | delete
- I just love horses, and love to see them in costume
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mountainstevo
Sep 28, 2011 @ 5:30 pm | delete
- My wife is going to love these costumes.
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Blonde_Blythe Sep 27, 2011 @ 8:21 am | delete
- Interesting lens! Lots of ideas for cool costume ideas for horses. I really enjoyed it! :)
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ViJuvenate
Sep 19, 2011 @ 9:04 pm | delete
- Now, I've got two horses in my pasture that I have no time whatsoever to do anything with. They really need some costuming! What a fun lens!
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