Horses (You Can Draw It!) 1600148565, 9781600148569

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This edition first published in 2013 by Bellwether Media, Inc. No part of this publication may be reproduced in whole or in part without written permission of the publisher. For information regarding permission, write to Bellwether Media, Inc., Attention: Permissions Department, 5357 Penn Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55419. Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Eppard, Jon.  Horses / by Jon Eppard.       pages cm --  (You can draw it!)  Includes bibliographical references and index.  Summary: “Information accompanies step-by-step instructions on how to draw horses. The text level and subject matter is intended for students in grades 3 through 7”--Provided by publisher.  ISBN 978-1-60014-811-8 (hardcover : alk. paper) -- ISBN 978-1-60014-856-9 (pbk. : alk. paper)  1.  Horses in art--Juvenile literature. 2.  Drawing--Technique--Juvenile literature.  I. Title.  NC783.8.H65E67 2012  743.6’96655--dc23                                                            2012018765 Text copyright © 2013 by Bellwether Media, Inc. PILOT, EXPRESS, and associated logos are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Bellwether Media, Inc. SCHOLASTIC, CHILDREN’S PRESS, and associated logos are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Scholastic Inc. Printed in the United States of America, North Mankato, MN.

Horses!........................ 4 Arabian Horse............... 6 Clydesdale Horse........... 8 M o r g a n H o r s e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 P a i n t H o r s e .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 L i p i z z a n H o r s e.. . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 S h e t l a n d P o n y . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 A p p a l o o s a H o r s e . . . . . . . . . . . 18 T h o r o u g h b r e d H o r s e.. . . . . . 2 0 Glossary..................... 22 To Lear n Mor e.............. 23 Index......................... 24

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Drawing from photos is a great PLACE TO START. work your way up to drawing from memory or your imagination.

Before you begin drawing, you will need a few basic supplies.

paper drawing pencils

OT 2B? 2B OR N s are awing pencil Not all dr e ” pencils ar the same. “b marks, ke darker softer, ma pencils e easily. “H” and smudg ter , make ligh are harder ge don’t smud marks, and at all. very much

black ink pen

Colored Pencils (all drawings in this book were Finished with colored pencils.)

Eraser pencil sharpener

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e s r o H n a i b Ara er The Wind R id

rabian horses are A , d e e sp d n a ty u bea ir intelligence, e Known for their Th . d rl o w e th in pular breeds for one of the most po ke them desirable a m t n e m ra e p tem ve endurance, and ions. Arabians ha tit e p m co ce n ta is ng-d dressage and lo kers of the Wind.” n ri “D , e m a kn ic n earned their

1 begin with basic circles for the body, head, and nose

DOWN T I K A BRE u’re subject yo ny a t u o b a Just en down n be brok drawing ca ok for r parts. Lo into smalle , and ls, squares can circles, ova shapes that other basic . g in your draw help build

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connect the circles with curved lines

add circles for the backside and knees

Add the arabian’s flowing tail and mane

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draw the lower legs and hooves

4 Add details to the face and body

5 INK and COLOR Arabian horses come in many colors. this arabian is chestnut, a reddish brown.

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e s r o H e l a d Clydes nt The Gen tle Gia

of Clydesdales d n u so e th is is Th clippety-clop. m of their hooves th Clippety-clop, y rh e Th . ts e re st crowded city lydesdales have C parading through , ry to is h t u o h g u ir nature. Thro Middle Ages, e is as steady as the th In s. b jo y n a m strength for rmers turned fa used their size and r, te la s e ri tu n e C ts into battle. iants entertain g they carried knigh tle n e g se e th y a horses. Tod all who stand them into driving rf a w d y e th re e h d parades, w at competitions an beside them! start with circles for the head, chest, and nose

EDGE! KEEP YOUR

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ning too much, To avoid sharpe find ncil slightly to rotate your pe a sharp edge.

2 add curved lines for the legs, neck, and backside

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3

draw circles for the leg joints

add detail to the mane and body

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don’t forget to feather the hair around the hooves

INK and COLOR

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Choose any color for the clydesdale’s body. keep the front of the face and the hair around the hooves white.

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e s r o H n a g r Mo rica n Bre e d e The First Am

named Figure. e rs o h a d a h n a 0s, Justin Morg y. In the late 170 small, slender bod is h r fo th g n re st l tiona n became the o Figure had excep so e H . re u g Fi e ted horses lik n Other people wan ed. Today Morga re b w e -n d n ra b a f eo work on farms foundation hors to e u tin n co d n a many events horses compete in ited States. throughout the Un

Begin with circles for the head, chest, and nose

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CK STAY BA le pencil a litt p. Hold your e ti ck from th farther ba aw r s you to d This allow . s ne oother li longer, sm

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connect the cirles with curved lines

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add circles for the backside and knees

lightly draw lines for the tail and mane

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don’t forget to add the hooves

draw the details for the eyes and mane

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add shading details

5 INK and COLOR Make this horse a black beauty. accent its dark coat with browns and blues.

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orse PaihnowtsH topper The S

that often star in ls e rv a m d re lo co lti mu nd champion a s Paint horses are e rs o h o e d ro d y are all-aroun und three barrels the show ring. The ro a ve a e w s e rs o arrel racing, h when the quick se barrel racers. In b ri rp su o n ’s It . rs of their ride record time! in under the guidance e rs u co e th s te le t horse comp and intelligent Pain

begin with circles for the chest, head, and nose

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ARM R U O Y E US arm, not your whole h it w aw r D fingers. wrist and r u yo t s u j

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2 add circles for the backside

start the legs with ovals

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outline the tail, eyes, ears, and nose

add detail to the tail, face, and body

use circles for the joints

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INK and COLOR research paint horse coat colors and choose your favorite. make sure to keep sections of the horse white.

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e s r o H n a z z i Lip an cer The Balle t D

white stallions” g n ci n a d e h “t s a own They march, . Lipizzans are kn e g a ss re d l a ic ss masters of cla ders because they are al music as their ri ic ss a cl ith w y n o arm orm a series rf leap, and kick in h e p n ca s n a z iz p ost talented Li the Ground. direct them. The m e v o b A s ir A e ents called th y in of complex movem timidate the enem in to d se u ce n o were These movements ancient battles.

Begin with circles for the body, head, and nose

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2 connect the shapes with curved lines

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add circles for the knees

lightly add lines for the mane and tail

draw the details for the eyes and nose

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add to the legs

ARK D O T T LIGH

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h very drawing wit begin your up to d Slowly buil the light lines. ch a as you re w for dark lines o ll a is will h T . s p te s final takes. ction of mis easy corre

ADd shading details

5 INK and COLOR Lipizzans can be a very light blueish gray or completely white. Accent this lipizzan with grays and blues.

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y n o P d n a l t She it f ir e The L it tle Sp

Shetland Islands e th m o fr e m ca y n y Shetland po history, Shetlands The small, sass t u o h g u ro Th . d n ast of Scotla s, and even rm off the northeast co fa n o rk o w s, d transport goo are have been used to ol you! Shetlands fo e z si ir e th t le ’t n Do haul coal in mines. und competing in fo e b n ca y e th y a tod und the world. ro a hard workers, and ts n ve e g in d n and pole be harness racing

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E EASY

BREATH

or line ficult shape if d a g in on’t Draw do if you d to r ie s a e e will b breath! hold your

Start with circles for the body, head, and nose

2

add circles for the backside and knees

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connect the shapes with curved lines

lightly add lines for the mane and tail

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draw the hooves

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Draw details for the mane, tail, and face

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INK and COLOR use contrast on this shetland. color the body dark and make the mane and tail creamy white.

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e s r o H a s o o Appal an Breed eric The Na tive Am

g in Europe and tin a in g ri O . ry to is have a long h 1500s. A Native e Spotted horses th in s ca ri e m A eir way to the their best horses. d Asia, they made th re b s s o cr e rc lled the Nez Pe ent breed is a g American tribe ca lli te in e th y, a d Appaloosa. To The result was the le bending. o p d n a s n io tit e p com favorite in jumping

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draw circles for the head and nose to start

E IT

SMUDG

arks ur pencil m yo g in g d u m S smudge finger or t e w a h it w riety ive you a va g l il w ck ti s nes. of gray to

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start the ears

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add the nose and eyes

3 lightly draw the flowing mane

Don’t forget the appaloosa’s spots

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INK and COLOR Appaloosas can have different coat colors and patterns. Use black and white to show contrast.

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e s r o H d e r b h Thorok uStgar The Tr a c

rse is built for o h is Th . d o lo b ’s Thoroughbred ths old, young n Racing is in the o m 8 1 st ju t A . d for the track fastest ones e speed and destine Th s. y e k c jo ith gin working w e. A racehorse re Thoroughbreds be th f o e g a e th t a riple Crown the same year compete for the T in s e tim e re th le winner’s circ must make it to the to earn this title!

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MATCH MIX AND

Begin the jockey with an oval and circle

g lors by goin You can mix co ed r lo iously co over a prev . a new color h section wit

start the horse with circles for the chest, head, and nose

add lines for the horse’s legs and the jockey’s arms

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draw circles for the backside and knees of the horse

add lines for the saddle and reins

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add the details on the jockey

complete the legs and hooves

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shade parts of the mane, nose, and legs

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INK and COLOR Thoroughbreds can be many colors. This horse is dark brown with a black tail and mane. choose bright colors for the jockey’s uniform.

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Airs Above the Ground—a style of classical dressage in which horses lift their front hooves or their bodies off the ground crossbred—used two breeds of an animal to produce a new breed dressage—a specific kind of horse training; dressage horses perform movements like spins and turns at the command of their riders. driving horses—horses that pull wagons, carts, carriages, or other vehicles endurance—the ability to do something for a long time foundation horse—one of the first horses of a specific breed harness racing—an event in which a horse pulls a cart and rider jockeys—people who ride racehorses Middle Ages—a time period in Europe lasting from the 500s to the 1500s pole bending—an event in which horses race along a course with six poles arranged in a line; the horses must weave between the poles as fast as they can without knocking them over. temperament—personality or nature Triple Crown—the accomplishment of winning the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness Stakes, and the Belmont Stakes in the same year

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At the Library Farrell, Russell. Learn to Draw Horses & Ponies. Irvine, Calif.: Walter Foster Pub., 2011. Green, Sara. The Lipizzan Horse. Minneapolis, Minn.: Bellwether Media, 2012. Littlefield, Cindy A. Horse Games & Puzzles. North Adams, Mass.: Storey Publishing, 2004.

On the Web Learning more about horses is as easy as 1, 2, 3. 1. Go to www.factsurfer.com. 2. Enter “horses” into the search box. 3. Click the “Surf” button and you will see a list of related Web sites. With factsurfer.com, finding more information is just a click away.

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Appaloosa, 18-19 Arabian horse, 6-7 breathing, 16 Clydesdale, 8-9 drawing from photos, 4 drawing lightly, 5, 15 holding the pencil, 8, 10 Lipizzan, 14-15 mixing colors, 20 Morgan horse, 10-11 Paint horse, 12-13 Shetland pony, 16-17 smudging, 5, 18 supplies, 5 Thoroughbred, 20-21 using basic shapes, 6 using your arm, 12

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