How to Draw a Stick Horse

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Set up the drawing space.

   You will need a smooth, hard surface, pencil (with eraser), and a sheet of paper.
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   Step 2: Draw a rectangle in the center of the paper (you'll need room for the neck and legs).

   This is the horse's torso. , This is the neck.
   
   If your horse is grazing, have it curved down (don't forget to leave space for the head!).
   
   If your horse is running flat-out, you'll want the neck almost horizontal, but slanted a bit upwards.
   
   If your horse is standing, you'll want the neck at about a 45° degree angle. , This is your horse's head. , Optional:
   Add eyelashes. , The faster the horse is running, the more far out their legs will need to be angled.
   
   If the horse is standing, they should be vertical. , Start with the main line, then add approximately 4-6 lines branching off it as shown.
   
   Enjoy your stick horse, and feel free to color it, or add a background.
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   Step 3: Draw a line (a bit longer than half the rectangle lengthwise) coming out of either top corner

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   Step 4: at any angle (depending on what your horse is doing.

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   Step 5: Draw a long and fairly skinny rectangle coming off the neck.

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   Step 6: Add the eye

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   Step 7: nostril

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   Step 8: and mane.

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   Step 9: Draw the legs.

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    Step 10: Draw the tail.

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