How to Draw a Kid Riding a Pony (Easy Step by Step)
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This little rider on a pony is built from simple shapes: a half circle hat, a round face, a big round pony body, and a rounded pony head. It is a cheerful scene that teaches kids how to overlap shapes, so the rider really looks like they are sitting on the pony. Add a smile and some fluffy mane bumps, and both characters get plenty of personality.
- Medium
- 20 minutes
- 10 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
Start drawing
In this article (7 sections)
How to draw a kid riding a pony step by step
How to Draw a Kid Riding a Pony · tinyhandscreate.com
Step 1: Guide shapes
Lightly sketch these 2 ovals. They only show where the big parts go, so press softly. You will erase them at the end.
Step 2: The round hat
Draw a big half circle like a rising sun for the top of the hat. Then add a long, flat bar with rounded ends across the bottom of it for the hat brim.
Step 3: The rider's face
Under the brim, draw two curved lines, one on each side, that curve in toward the middle like the sides of a bowl. Leave a gap between them where the neck will go.
Step 4: Jacket side and lap
Draw a wobbly line going down from the left side of the head for the left side of the jacket. Near the bottom, draw a short line down and then a line going right to make an L shape for the rider's lap.
Step 5: Pony's body and chest
Draw a big curved line along the bottom left, starting near the lap and curving down and around, for the pony's round belly. Then add a small U shape on the right for the start of the pony's chest.
Step 6: The pony's head
On the right, draw a curved shape like a tall letter U for the sides and chin of the pony's head. Leave the top open for now and let the bottom connect to the chest curve.
Step 7: Legs and tail
Draw four short legs with flat feet hanging below the pony's belly. Then add a small, puffy tail shape on the left, and a short curve on the right to finish the belly.
Step 8: The rider's leg
Draw a long, wobbly line going down from the neck along the pony's side for the rider's leg. Finish it with a small oval foot at the bottom.
Step 9: Ears and mane
Draw two pointy ears on top of the pony's head. Add a bumpy, wavy line behind the head for the fluffy mane, and a small tuft between the ears.
Step 10: Faces and little details
Add two dots and a curved smile on the rider's face, a collar line under the chin, and two buttons on the jacket. Draw the rider's arm reaching forward with the reins going to the pony's nose. Give the pony two dot eyes and a muzzle with two tiny nostrils.
All done!
Erase the guide shapes, go over your lines, then color it in.
Finished your kid riding a pony? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a snowshoe hare or how to draw an ermine next.
Tips for drawing a kid riding a pony
- Draw the rider's lap first, then the pony's belly curve around it, so the rider's seat overlaps the pony and does not float.
- The mane is the trickiest part. Make small, round bumps like a cloud instead of one long wiggly line.
- Keep the pony's four legs about the same length and width, with the same short, flat feet.
Free kid riding a pony coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this kid riding a pony coloring page at full size and print it. It is the same drawing you just learned, with clean lines ready for crayons or markers.
How to color your kid riding a pony drawing
Try a brown or gray pony with a bright hat and jacket so the rider stands out. For a creative twist, color the mane and tail in rainbow stripes.
Kid riding a pony fun fact for kids
A pony is not a baby horse. Ponies are a smaller kind of horse, and a full grown pony is usually 58 inches (4 feet 10 inches) tall or shorter at the shoulder.
Questions about drawing a kid riding a pony
What shapes do I need to draw a kid riding a pony?
You need a half circle for the hat, curved lines for the face and pony head, a big rounded shape for the pony body, and short rectangles for the pony legs. Triangles make the pony's ears.
How do I make the rider look like they are sitting on the pony?
Draw the rider's lap so it sits on top of the pony's body outline. Then draw the rider's leg hanging down along the pony's side.
How do I make my pony look cuter?
Give it big, round eyes and a little muzzle with two nostrils. A fluffy, cloud shaped mane and tail add extra charm.
