Whether your child loves the Spirit movie, the Netflix show, or both, these coloring pages are a good fit. Here are 10 free Spirit coloring pages to print, from a single horse for beginners to a big group scene for older kids, with ages, time and a few coloring ideas for each.
The pages come from two stories: Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron (2002), and the Netflix series Spirit Riding Free (2017 to 2020). Horses are hard to draw from scratch, so a pre-drawn page is a good way for kids to practice coloring them. It also helps them think about how horses’ bodies are shaped.
Which Spirit Coloring Page Should You Pick?
| Page | Best for | Time | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simple Spirit | Ages 3 to 7 | 15 to 20 min | Crayons or markers |
| Lucky and Spirit Galloping | Ages 5 to 8 | 20 to 30 min | Colored pencils |
| Lucky, Friends and Their Horses | Ages 7 and up | 1 hour or more | Colored pencils or markers |
| Spirit and Rain | Ages 6 to 9 | 30 to 40 min | Crayons or colored pencils |
| Four Spirit Horses on a Hill | Ages 6 to 10 | 30 min | Colored pencils |
| Baby Spirit and the Owls | Ages 5 to 8 | 20 to 30 min | Crayons or colored pencils |
| Rearing Spirit | Ages 6 to 10 | 20 to 30 min | Colored pencils |
| Windswept Spirit | Ages 7 to 10 | 20 to 30 min | Colored pencils or markers |
| Spirit and Little Creek | Ages 8 and up | 40 to 60 min | Colored pencils |
| Spirit and Lucky Again | Ages 5 to 8 | 20 to 30 min | Crayons or colored pencils |
1. Simple Spirit (Spirit Riding Free)
Ages 3 to 7. Difficulty: easy.
Source: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/39969515430735835/
A single standing horse with a curious, friendly face and a flowing mane and tail. There is no background, so kids can add their own or leave it plain. The eyes, inner ears and nose give older kids a few details to work on.
- Color the body first with one main color.
- Add the mane and tail in a second color.
- Finish the eyes, inner ears and nose, then draw a background if you want one.
2. Lucky and Spirit Galloping
Ages 5 to 8. Difficulty: medium.
Source: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/39969515430735818/
Lucky, the main character of the Spirit Riding Free series, rides Spirit at a gallop. The horse is easy to color. Lucky’s blouse and boots have small patterns that take more patience, and younger kids can skip those.
- Color Spirit’s big shapes first.
- Color Lucky’s hair, skin and clothes.
- Add pattern details on the blouse and boots last, if there is time.
3. Lucky, Friends and Their Horses
Ages 7 and up. Difficulty: hard.
Source: https://www.getcoloringpages.com/coloring/180194
This page has three girls and three horses in different poses, with rocks and clouds behind them. Expect to split it over a few sessions. The bridles, manes, clothes and background all need their own colors.
- Choose a color for each horse before you start.
- Color one character at a time.
- Do the rocks, ground and sky last.
4. Spirit and Rain
Ages 6 to 9. Difficulty: medium.
Spirit and Rain, from the 2002 film Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron, play together in a meadow while Little Creek raises his hand in the distance. The horses are big shapes, and the grass, sky and hills are easy areas for younger kids to fill in.
- Pick two different coat colors so the horses stand apart.
- Color the grass, hills and sky.
- Add Little Creek and the tents in the distance last.
5. Four Spirit Horses on a Hill
Ages 6 to 10. Difficulty: medium.
Source: https://coloringhome.com/spirit-coloring-page
Four horses stand on a hill with a sun above. There is no background to color besides the grass and sun, so the focus is on the horses. Each one can be a different color, which also gives kids practice with how a horse’s legs, chest and neck are shaped.
- Give each horse its own coat color.
- Use a darker shade along the belly and under the neck.
- Color the grass and sun.
6. Baby Spirit and the Owls
Ages 5 to 8. Difficulty: medium.
Source: http://www.getcoloringpages.com/spirit-the-horse-coloring-pages
A foal looks up at a big owl and three owlets perched on a branch. The owls have feather detail, so this page needs steadier hands. The branches have only a few leaves, so you get a full scene without much foliage.
- Color the foal and the owls in natural browns, or pick any colors.
- Color each owlet differently if you like.
- Add the leaves and branch last.
7. Rearing Spirit
Ages 6 to 10. Difficulty: medium.
Source: https://raskrasil.com/en/spirit-riding-free-coloring-pages/
Spirit rears up on his hind legs with a wide-open smile. It is a bold pose with a clean outline and no background. Older kids can think about where shadows fall on the chest and legs.
- Color the body with a base color.
- Add shadow with a darker pencil under the chest and on the back legs.
- Color the mane and tail, then the eye and mouth.
8. Windswept Spirit
Ages 7 to 10. Difficulty: medium.
Source: https://mycoloring-pages.com/other-coloring-pages/spirit-coloring-pages
Spirit stands on a small patch of grass, mane and tail blowing, looking back over his shoulder. It is a good shading exercise because kids have to think about how wind moves hair. The background is only grass, so it is not overwhelming.
- Color the body.
- Color the mane and tail with strokes that follow the direction of the wind.
- If your child wants more, add a sky and the prairie.
9. Spirit and Little Creek
Ages 8 and up. Difficulty: hard.
Source: http://getdrawings.com/spirit-animal-coloring-pages
This page is a promotional sheet for the 2002 film Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron. Spirit runs with Little Creek riding, and another horse and an eagle fill out the scene. It has lots of line work and some printed film text, which you can color or ignore.
- Color Spirit and the second horse in different coats.
- Color Little Creek, his hair and clothes.
- Add the eagle, then the grass.
10. Spirit and Lucky Again
Ages 5 to 8. Difficulty: medium.
Source: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/509469776600656420/
Another page of Spirit with Lucky on his back, in a calmer pose with a decorative border. Spirit is easy to color, and the detail is in Lucky’s clothes and face. No background is needed.
- Color Spirit first.
- Color Lucky’s hair and clothes.
- Color the border or the title words at the bottom.
How Do You Color a Horse So It Looks Real?
Start with a light base color across the whole horse. Then press a little harder with a darker shade under the belly, along the neck and on the inside of the legs. Last, color the mane and tail with strokes that follow the direction the hair falls. This also works for kids who like to use bright, made-up colors.
Conclusion
These pages range from easy to complicated, and kids can color Spirit with his friends or on his own. Coloring horses helps children get used to a horse’s body shape and practice the way hair flows.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find free Spirit coloring pages to print?
Each page above links to the site where it came from, so open that source and print from there. Use plain paper for crayons, or cardstock for markers and watercolor pencils. The characters belong to DreamWorks Animation, so print for personal use at home or in class.
What is the difference between Spirit and Spirit Riding Free?
Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron is a 2002 animated film about a wild mustang, with characters like Rain and Little Creek. Spirit Riding Free is a Netflix series that ran from 2017 to 2020 and follows a girl named Lucky and her friends. Both appear in this list, and Lucky pages come from the series.
Can I use these pages for a classroom or birthday party?
Yes. Print a few different levels so every child can find one that suits them, and set out crayons or colored pencils on a table. Pick easy pages like number 1 for younger kids and the group scene for kids who like a longer project.
What ages are these pages best for?
Ages 3 to 5 do best with number 1. Ages 5 to 8 can try the Lucky pages and Baby Spirit. Ages 8 and up can try the group page and the movie promo sheet. Use the table near the top to match a page to your child.
What supplies work best for horse coloring pages?
Crayons and washable markers are good for younger kids. Colored pencils are better for shading the mane, chest and legs. Put a scrap sheet under markers so they do not bleed through to the table.
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