Halloween is one of the most fun holidays of the year for several reasons. However, most would say that the #1 reason is that you get to dress up in costume and be whoever (or whatever) you want to be, at least for a night. If you’re lucky enough to have a horse and want them to get in on the Halloween dress-up fun, your equine friend will also need a costume. To help you with ideas, we’ve gathered 21 awesome DIY horse Halloween costumes you can make today! If horsing around on Halloween is your plan, read on to discover fast, fun, and freaky costumes you can make for your horse!

The 21 DIY Horse Halloween Costumes:

  1. Terrifying Zombie Horse and Rider Costume

Check Instructions Here

Materials: Paint and horror makeup

Tools: DIY makeup skills

Difficulty Level: Medium to high

Zombies have been very trendy over the last few years, and this zombie horse Halloween costume follows that trend to the spooky “T!” You’ll need some decent DIY makeup skills, but the “costume” itself is cheap to make, at least for your horse. To prepare for your Halloween costume party, we suggest starting a few hours ahead to let the makeup and paint dry. Also, you might need help from a friend or family member as it’s a big job.

  1. Pretty Painted Horse Costume

Check Instructions Here

Materials: Brown paint, overalls,

Tools: Paintbrush

Difficulty Level: Low

This easy horse costume is more about the rider than the horse. If you have a painted pony, all you need to do is get a pair of white overalls and paint on splotches of brown to match your horse. It’s about the easiest horse Halloween costume and should take minutes to finish. The paint will need a little while to dry, though.

  1. Proud Peacock Horse Costume

Check Instructions Here

Materials: Several fabrics, construction paper, paint, glue

Tools: Scissors, stapler

Difficulty Level: High

This peacock horse costume is sublime if you have a few hours and decent DIY costume-making skills. Your horse will be the “body” of the peacock while you (or the rider) will be the “feathers.” This one isn’t the easiest DIY horse Halloween costume to make, but the results are spectacular. You and your horse will be the most magnificent attendees at the Halloween ball! The only thing to watch out for is any long sticks you use to make the feathers. They could hurt your horse if they bolted for some reason.

  1. Creepy Cruella and Dalmatian Horse Costume

Check Instructions Here

Materials: Paint, ribbons, polka-dot fabric, Cruella costume for the rider

Tools: Paintbrush

Difficulty Level:  Low to medium:

101 Dalmatians is a Disney classic they made into a live-action movie called Cruella. While we don’t condone animal cruelty in any form, we do condone this fun costume. For your horse, the biggest task will be painting “spots” on them with paint that’s safe for horses. The rider will need a Cruella costume or, at the very least, a black and white wig. Add some red ribbons and spotted “ears” for your canine companion, and you’re off to the costume party!

  1. Sweet Olaf Horse Costume

Check Instructions Here

Materials: White sheet, orange fabric for the nose

Tools: Scissors

Difficulty Level: Low

Want to turn your horse into a snowman for Halloween? How about Olaf, the snowman from Frozen? This fun entry is one of the easiest Halloween horse costume ideas, and all you need is a large, white sheet and some orange fabric to make Olaf’s carrot “nose.” Cut eye and ear holes in the sheet, and you and Olaf are ready to do some fancy trick-or-treating. The good news is that you can look like you’re made of snow, even in places where the white stuff never falls.

  1. Scary Skeleton Horse Costume

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Check Instructions Here

Materials: White paint

Tools: Paintbrush

Difficulty Level: Low to moderate

Have you ever seen a horse’s skeleton? If not, this horse costume idea instantly puts you into the Halloween spirit! All you need is white paint (and a darker-colored horse) and some DIY painting skills, and you’re all set. A horse skeleton picture would also be helpful. In an hour or two, you’ll be riding around with the scariest horse in town. For even more fun, go as a skeleton yourself, and you’ll both look frightfully fantastic!

  1. Tasty Taco Horse Costume

Check Instructions Here

Materials: Different colors of felt and fabrics, a small sombrero

Tools: A sewing machine

Difficulty Level: High

Are you looking for a delicious way to scare up some fun on Halloween? Look no further than this tasty taco horse costume. Your happy horse will look delicious in this colorful costume. A small sombrero will finish off this mouthwatering horse Halloween costume with flair. If you’re able, you can dress up as a bottle of tabasco sauce for even more fun during the Halloween holidays.

  1. Tiny Tinkerbelle and Peter Pan Horse Costume

Check Instructions Here

Materials: Felt, glue

Tools: Scissors

Difficulty Level: Low

This stunning Halloween horse costume idea is inspired by the Disney classic Peter Pan and looks amazing! It’s a simple project, and your horse only needs Peter’s feathered cap to be Peter. You’ll need the Tinkerbelle costume, and you can carry a small bag of gold or silver glitter to throw around as “pixie dust,” and your costume will be perfect! Just watch out for captain hook and his band of surly pirates!

  1. Captured Convict and Cop Horse Costume

Check Instructions Here

Materials: Black and white fabric, cardboard

Tools: Scissors, sewing machine

Difficulty Level: Moderate to high

Although we hope your horse is never arrested, this cop and convict horse costume is the best we’ve seen! All you need is black and white fabric and some DIY sewing skills, and you’ll be chasing crooks all night on Halloween. You could also go in the opposite direction and make your horse the cop while you’re the convict. Either way, it’s a perfectly legal method to have tons of fun on Halloween night.

  1. Tasty Subway Sandwich Horse Costume

Check Instructions Here

Materials: Green, yellow, and white fabric, Subway T-shirt

Tools: Scissors, sewing machine:

Difficulty Level: Medium

While we don’t suggest feeding your horse anything from Subway, the infamous sandwich shop, this Subway sandwich horse costume is a real hoot! It’s relatively easy, too, with only some green fabric and felt needed. The folks who made this horse Halloween costume went with “SubHAY” as a play on words, which is a lot of fun, but you can do either. Whatever you decide, you and your horse will be a tempting treat on Halloween.

  1. Giant Giraffe Horse Costume

Check Instructions Here

Materials: Brown paint, giraffe costume for human

Tools: N/A

Difficulty Level: Low

When is a horse not a horse? When it’s a giraffe for Halloween, that’s when! This giraffe horse costume for Halloween isn’t a costume at all but simply brown paint on a white horse in the pattern of a giraffe. It’s relatively easy with basic painting skills but will take a few hours to complete. Horses, as we know, make a big canvas! Top off your wild creation with a giraffe costume for yourself, and let the Halloween fun begin.

  1. Cool Cat in the hat Horse Costume

Check Instructions Here

Materials: Red and white fabric for cat’s hat and bow

Tools: Sewing machine

Difficulty Level: Low

The Cat In the Hat is a beloved book by Dr. Seuss, Theodore Geisel, and makes a whimsical Halloween costume for your horse. Your horse will be the Cat, and you can be Thing 1 (or Thing 2, although we think they were twins). All you need for your horse is the Cat’s hat and a big, red bow. You’ll need to supply the Thing 1 costume, but going as a cat would be a fun idea also.

  1. Gregarious Gary Horse Costume

Check Instructions Here

Materials: Fabric, foam, paint

Tools: Scissors, glue, sewing machine

Difficulty Level: Moderate

Although his creator might have gone to that big pineapple in the sky, everyone still loves SpongeBob Squarepants and his pet, Gary, the snail. You and your pet horse can go dressed as the Spongy One and Gary with a little foam, fabric, and paint. We suggest gathering the materials early, as foam isn’t exactly a common household item. Also, you’ll need to make a SpongeBob costume for yourself (or rent one) to finish the ensemble.

  1. Spectacular Superhorse Horse Costume

Check Instructions Here

Materials: Red and blue fabric, red and yellow felt

Tools: Sewing machine

Difficulty Level: Moderate to high

Look, out in the pasture! It’s a tractor! It’s a bale of hay! It’s Superhorse! One of the most famous superheroes ever, Superman, now has a horse to call his own. This Superhorse Halloween costume is ideal for comic book fans. You’ll need a lot of red and blue fabric to make it and a red saddle blanket for under your saddle. The Superman “S” is relatively easy to make with yellow and red felt.

15 Bold Bathorse Horse Costume

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Materials: Black and yellow fabric

Tools: Sewing machine

Difficulty Level: Moderate to high

Holy horse Halloween costume, Batman! Since we just finished with Superman, it was a no-brainer to take a look at a Batman horse costume for the holidays! You’ll look like the caped crusader in Gotham when your horse is in this costume. To make it extra special, you can go as Robin, the Boy Wonder, or go one better and dress as Catwoman, Batman’s biggest frenemy.

  1. Snowy Santa Horse Costume

Check Instructions Here

Materials: Red and white fabric, glue

Tools: Scissors, sewing machine

Difficulty Level: Low to moderate

Seeing as Halloween is so close to Christmas (and the start of the holiday season), dressing your favorite horse as Santa Claus just makes sense! There’s not a lot to this Christmas-themed horse costume, which makes it a breeze to put together. You need red fabric and white trim, and some sewing skills. A red saddle blanket with white trim is the biggest piece you’ll need. The rest are just smaller bits in red and white.

  1. Funky Fred Flintstone Horse Costume

Check Instructions Here

Materials: Orange and blue fabric, black felt, black wig

Tools: Scissors, glue

Difficulty Level: Moderate

Yabba, dabba, doo! You’ll have a rock-ing good time with your horse on Halloween dressed as Fred Flintstone! This Flintstones horse costume is sure to be a hit at any Halloween party you attend! It’s relatively easy, too, with orange “clothes” and black felt being the two biggest parts. Throw on a black wig, and everyone’s favorite stone-age quarry worker will be ready to go. Dress as Wilma, and there’s no way you won’t win “best dressed.”

  1. Marvelous Mini Horse Scarecrow Costume

Check Instructions Here

Materials: Fake straw, various colored fabrics, felt hat

Tools: Sewing machine, glue, staple gun

Difficulty Level: Moderate to high

Mini horses need to have fun on Halloween too, and this scarecrow horse costume is one of the best we’ve seen! With fake “straw” (or the real deal) and scarecrow “clothing,” your marvelous mini horse will be the cutest thing on Halloween. Give them a candy basket filled with oats to hold, and they will never want the holiday to end. We suggest starting as early as possible on this costume since it’s made with several parts, including a darling felt hat.

  1. Unbelievable Unicorn Horse Costume

Check Instructions Here

Materials: Cardboard, plaster of Paris

Tools: N/A

Difficulty Level; Low

Do you believe in unicorns? If you dress your horse in this relatively simple horse Halloween costume, you will! All you need is a “horn” made from plaster of Paris or one you buy from your local party supply store. You can tint their mane for a more stunning unicorn look if you like. This entry a great “last minute” choice if you’ve run out of time.

  1. Stunning Sunflower Horse Costume

Check Instructions Here

Materials: Yellow and brown fabric, twine

Tools: Sewing machine

Difficulty Level: Moderate

Fall means sunflowers, and this sunflower horse costume will bee perfect to fit in on Halloween. The yellow color is bright and fun, and the costume shouldn’t take too long if you have sewing skills. You’ll need to supply the bee costume, or you can go as a sunflower also; it’s your choice. This costume works best on a brown or black horse as the yellow will stand out better.

  1. Captain America Horse Costume

Check Instructions Here

Materials: Red, white and blue fabric. Shield.

Tools: A sewing machine.

Difficulty Level: High

This costume is for all the patriotic horses and riders out there. One of the most popular superheroes in the last decade was Captain America. This costume might take some extra time, but it’s worth the effort if you’re a Marvel fan or love the Stars and Stripes. You should have no problem if you’re an expert with a sewing machine. One thing is certain; if you make this costume for your horse this Halloween, Iron Man will be extremely jealous!

See Also: 7 Awesome DIY Halloween Horse & Rider Costume Plans You Can Make Today

Final Thoughts Halloween is for every child, adult, or horse! It’s the one day of the year you can be anyone you like, and what better way to go as a matched pair on the back of your fabulous equine friend? We hope the horse Halloween costume ideas we’ve shared today will help you put together the perfect costumes you so that your Halloween is the best ever. Happy Halloween to you and your horse!

Featured Image Credit: Pixel-Shot, Shutterstock

Halloween is one of the most fun holidays of the year for several reasons. However, most would say that the #1 reason is that you get to dress up in costume and be whoever (or whatever) you want to be, at least for a night. If you’re lucky enough to have a horse and want them to get in on the Halloween dress-up fun, your equine friend will also need a costume. To help you with ideas, we’ve gathered 21 awesome DIY horse Halloween costumes you can make today! If horsing around on Halloween is your plan, read on to discover fast, fun, and freaky costumes you can make for your horse!

The 21 DIY Horse Halloween Costumes:

  1. Terrifying Zombie Horse and Rider Costume

Check Instructions Here

Materials: Paint and horror makeup

Tools: DIY makeup skills

Difficulty Level: Medium to high

Zombies have been very trendy over the last few years, and this zombie horse Halloween costume follows that trend to the spooky “T!” You’ll need some decent DIY makeup skills, but the “costume” itself is cheap to make, at least for your horse. To prepare for your Halloween costume party, we suggest starting a few hours ahead to let the makeup and paint dry. Also, you might need help from a friend or family member as it’s a big job.

Check Instructions Here

Materials: Paint and horror makeup

Tools: DIY makeup skills

Difficulty Level: Medium to high

  1. Pretty Painted Horse Costume

Check Instructions Here

Materials: Brown paint, overalls,

Tools: Paintbrush

Difficulty Level: Low

This easy horse costume is more about the rider than the horse. If you have a painted pony, all you need to do is get a pair of white overalls and paint on splotches of brown to match your horse. It’s about the easiest horse Halloween costume and should take minutes to finish. The paint will need a little while to dry, though.

Materials: Brown paint, overalls,

Tools: Paintbrush

Difficulty Level: Low

  1. Proud Peacock Horse Costume

Check Instructions Here

Materials: Several fabrics, construction paper, paint, glue

Tools: Scissors, stapler

Difficulty Level: High

This peacock horse costume is sublime if you have a few hours and decent DIY costume-making skills. Your horse will be the “body” of the peacock while you (or the rider) will be the “feathers.” This one isn’t the easiest DIY horse Halloween costume to make, but the results are spectacular. You and your horse will be the most magnificent attendees at the Halloween ball! The only thing to watch out for is any long sticks you use to make the feathers. They could hurt your horse if they bolted for some reason.

Materials: Several fabrics, construction paper, paint, glue

Tools: Scissors, stapler

Difficulty Level: High

  1. Creepy Cruella and Dalmatian Horse Costume

Check Instructions Here

Materials: Paint, ribbons, polka-dot fabric, Cruella costume for the rider

Tools: Paintbrush

Difficulty Level:  Low to medium:

101 Dalmatians is a Disney classic they made into a live-action movie called Cruella. While we don’t condone animal cruelty in any form, we do condone this fun costume. For your horse, the biggest task will be painting “spots” on them with paint that’s safe for horses. The rider will need a Cruella costume or, at the very least, a black and white wig. Add some red ribbons and spotted “ears” for your canine companion, and you’re off to the costume party!

Materials: Paint, ribbons, polka-dot fabric, Cruella costume for the rider

Tools: Paintbrush

Difficulty Level:  Low to medium:

  1. Sweet Olaf Horse Costume

Check Instructions Here

Materials: White sheet, orange fabric for the nose

Tools: Scissors

Difficulty Level: Low

Want to turn your horse into a snowman for Halloween? How about Olaf, the snowman from Frozen? This fun entry is one of the easiest Halloween horse costume ideas, and all you need is a large, white sheet and some orange fabric to make Olaf’s carrot “nose.” Cut eye and ear holes in the sheet, and you and Olaf are ready to do some fancy trick-or-treating. The good news is that you can look like you’re made of snow, even in places where the white stuff never falls.

Materials: White sheet, orange fabric for the nose

Tools: Scissors

Difficulty Level: Low

  1. Scary Skeleton Horse Costume

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Check Instructions Here

Materials: White paint

Tools: Paintbrush

Difficulty Level: Low to moderate

Have you ever seen a horse’s skeleton? If not, this horse costume idea instantly puts you into the Halloween spirit! All you need is white paint (and a darker-colored horse) and some DIY painting skills, and you’re all set. A horse skeleton picture would also be helpful. In an hour or two, you’ll be riding around with the scariest horse in town. For even more fun, go as a skeleton yourself, and you’ll both look frightfully fantastic!

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A post shared by Jenni Hampshire (@sparklewren)

Materials: White paint

Tools: Paintbrush

Difficulty Level: Low to moderate

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A post shared by Jenni Hampshire (@sparklewren)

A post shared by Jenni Hampshire (@sparklewren)

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  1. Tasty Taco Horse Costume

Check Instructions Here

Materials: Different colors of felt and fabrics, a small sombrero

Tools: A sewing machine

Difficulty Level: High

Are you looking for a delicious way to scare up some fun on Halloween? Look no further than this tasty taco horse costume. Your happy horse will look delicious in this colorful costume. A small sombrero will finish off this mouthwatering horse Halloween costume with flair. If you’re able, you can dress up as a bottle of tabasco sauce for even more fun during the Halloween holidays.

Materials: Different colors of felt and fabrics, a small sombrero

Tools: A sewing machine

Difficulty Level: High

  1. Tiny Tinkerbelle and Peter Pan Horse Costume

Check Instructions Here

Materials: Felt, glue

Tools: Scissors

Difficulty Level: Low

This stunning Halloween horse costume idea is inspired by the Disney classic Peter Pan and looks amazing! It’s a simple project, and your horse only needs Peter’s feathered cap to be Peter. You’ll need the Tinkerbelle costume, and you can carry a small bag of gold or silver glitter to throw around as “pixie dust,” and your costume will be perfect! Just watch out for captain hook and his band of surly pirates!

Materials: Felt, glue

Tools: Scissors

Difficulty Level: Low

  1. Captured Convict and Cop Horse Costume

Check Instructions Here

Materials: Black and white fabric, cardboard

Tools: Scissors, sewing machine

Difficulty Level: Moderate to high

Although we hope your horse is never arrested, this cop and convict horse costume is the best we’ve seen! All you need is black and white fabric and some DIY sewing skills, and you’ll be chasing crooks all night on Halloween. You could also go in the opposite direction and make your horse the cop while you’re the convict. Either way, it’s a perfectly legal method to have tons of fun on Halloween night.

Materials: Black and white fabric, cardboard

Tools: Scissors, sewing machine

Difficulty Level: Moderate to high

  1. Tasty Subway Sandwich Horse Costume

Check Instructions Here

Materials: Green, yellow, and white fabric, Subway T-shirt

Tools: Scissors, sewing machine:

Difficulty Level: Medium

While we don’t suggest feeding your horse anything from Subway, the infamous sandwich shop, this Subway sandwich horse costume is a real hoot! It’s relatively easy, too, with only some green fabric and felt needed. The folks who made this horse Halloween costume went with “SubHAY” as a play on words, which is a lot of fun, but you can do either. Whatever you decide, you and your horse will be a tempting treat on Halloween.

Materials: Green, yellow, and white fabric, Subway T-shirt

Tools: Scissors, sewing machine:

Difficulty Level: Medium

  1. Giant Giraffe Horse Costume

Check Instructions Here

Materials: Brown paint, giraffe costume for human

Tools: N/A

Difficulty Level: Low

When is a horse not a horse? When it’s a giraffe for Halloween, that’s when! This giraffe horse costume for Halloween isn’t a costume at all but simply brown paint on a white horse in the pattern of a giraffe. It’s relatively easy with basic painting skills but will take a few hours to complete. Horses, as we know, make a big canvas! Top off your wild creation with a giraffe costume for yourself, and let the Halloween fun begin.

Materials: Brown paint, giraffe costume for human

Tools: N/A

Difficulty Level: Low

  1. Cool Cat in the hat Horse Costume

Check Instructions Here

Materials: Red and white fabric for cat’s hat and bow

Tools: Sewing machine

Difficulty Level: Low

The Cat In the Hat is a beloved book by Dr. Seuss, Theodore Geisel, and makes a whimsical Halloween costume for your horse. Your horse will be the Cat, and you can be Thing 1 (or Thing 2, although we think they were twins). All you need for your horse is the Cat’s hat and a big, red bow. You’ll need to supply the Thing 1 costume, but going as a cat would be a fun idea also.

Materials: Red and white fabric for cat’s hat and bow

Tools: Sewing machine

Difficulty Level: Low

  1. Gregarious Gary Horse Costume

Check Instructions Here

Materials: Fabric, foam, paint

Tools: Scissors, glue, sewing machine

Difficulty Level: Moderate

Although his creator might have gone to that big pineapple in the sky, everyone still loves SpongeBob Squarepants and his pet, Gary, the snail. You and your pet horse can go dressed as the Spongy One and Gary with a little foam, fabric, and paint. We suggest gathering the materials early, as foam isn’t exactly a common household item. Also, you’ll need to make a SpongeBob costume for yourself (or rent one) to finish the ensemble.

Materials: Fabric, foam, paint

Tools: Scissors, glue, sewing machine

Difficulty Level: Moderate

  1. Spectacular Superhorse Horse Costume

Check Instructions Here

Materials: Red and blue fabric, red and yellow felt

Tools: Sewing machine

Difficulty Level: Moderate to high

Look, out in the pasture! It’s a tractor! It’s a bale of hay! It’s Superhorse! One of the most famous superheroes ever, Superman, now has a horse to call his own. This Superhorse Halloween costume is ideal for comic book fans. You’ll need a lot of red and blue fabric to make it and a red saddle blanket for under your saddle. The Superman “S” is relatively easy to make with yellow and red felt.

Materials: Red and blue fabric, red and yellow felt

Tools: Sewing machine

Difficulty Level: Moderate to high

15 Bold Bathorse Horse Costume

Check Instructions Here

Materials: Black and yellow fabric

Tools: Sewing machine

Difficulty Level: Moderate to high

Holy horse Halloween costume, Batman! Since we just finished with Superman, it was a no-brainer to take a look at a Batman horse costume for the holidays! You’ll look like the caped crusader in Gotham when your horse is in this costume. To make it extra special, you can go as Robin, the Boy Wonder, or go one better and dress as Catwoman, Batman’s biggest frenemy.

Materials: Black and yellow fabric

Tools: Sewing machine

Difficulty Level: Moderate to high

  1. Snowy Santa Horse Costume

Check Instructions Here

Materials: Red and white fabric, glue

Tools: Scissors, sewing machine

Difficulty Level: Low to moderate

Seeing as Halloween is so close to Christmas (and the start of the holiday season), dressing your favorite horse as Santa Claus just makes sense! There’s not a lot to this Christmas-themed horse costume, which makes it a breeze to put together. You need red fabric and white trim, and some sewing skills. A red saddle blanket with white trim is the biggest piece you’ll need. The rest are just smaller bits in red and white.

Materials: Red and white fabric, glue

Tools: Scissors, sewing machine

Difficulty Level: Low to moderate

  1. Funky Fred Flintstone Horse Costume

Check Instructions Here

Materials: Orange and blue fabric, black felt, black wig

Tools: Scissors, glue

Difficulty Level: Moderate

Yabba, dabba, doo! You’ll have a rock-ing good time with your horse on Halloween dressed as Fred Flintstone! This Flintstones horse costume is sure to be a hit at any Halloween party you attend! It’s relatively easy, too, with orange “clothes” and black felt being the two biggest parts. Throw on a black wig, and everyone’s favorite stone-age quarry worker will be ready to go. Dress as Wilma, and there’s no way you won’t win “best dressed.”

Materials: Orange and blue fabric, black felt, black wig

Tools: Scissors, glue

Difficulty Level: Moderate

  1. Marvelous Mini Horse Scarecrow Costume

Check Instructions Here

Materials: Fake straw, various colored fabrics, felt hat

Tools: Sewing machine, glue, staple gun

Difficulty Level: Moderate to high

Mini horses need to have fun on Halloween too, and this scarecrow horse costume is one of the best we’ve seen! With fake “straw” (or the real deal) and scarecrow “clothing,” your marvelous mini horse will be the cutest thing on Halloween. Give them a candy basket filled with oats to hold, and they will never want the holiday to end. We suggest starting as early as possible on this costume since it’s made with several parts, including a darling felt hat.

Materials: Fake straw, various colored fabrics, felt hat

Tools: Sewing machine, glue, staple gun

Difficulty Level: Moderate to high

  1. Unbelievable Unicorn Horse Costume

Check Instructions Here

Materials: Cardboard, plaster of Paris

Tools: N/A

Difficulty Level; Low

Do you believe in unicorns? If you dress your horse in this relatively simple horse Halloween costume, you will! All you need is a “horn” made from plaster of Paris or one you buy from your local party supply store. You can tint their mane for a more stunning unicorn look if you like. This entry a great “last minute” choice if you’ve run out of time.

Materials: Cardboard, plaster of Paris

Tools: N/A

Difficulty Level; Low

  1. Stunning Sunflower Horse Costume

Check Instructions Here

Materials: Yellow and brown fabric, twine

Tools: Sewing machine

Difficulty Level: Moderate

Fall means sunflowers, and this sunflower horse costume will bee perfect to fit in on Halloween. The yellow color is bright and fun, and the costume shouldn’t take too long if you have sewing skills. You’ll need to supply the bee costume, or you can go as a sunflower also; it’s your choice. This costume works best on a brown or black horse as the yellow will stand out better.

Materials: Yellow and brown fabric, twine

Tools: Sewing machine

Difficulty Level: Moderate

  1. Captain America Horse Costume

Check Instructions Here

Materials: Red, white and blue fabric. Shield.

Tools: A sewing machine.

Difficulty Level: High

This costume is for all the patriotic horses and riders out there. One of the most popular superheroes in the last decade was Captain America. This costume might take some extra time, but it’s worth the effort if you’re a Marvel fan or love the Stars and Stripes. You should have no problem if you’re an expert with a sewing machine. One thing is certain; if you make this costume for your horse this Halloween, Iron Man will be extremely jealous!

Materials: Red, white and blue fabric. Shield.

Tools: A sewing machine.

Difficulty Level: High

  • See Also: 7 Awesome DIY Halloween Horse & Rider Costume Plans You Can Make Today

Final Thoughts

Halloween is for every child, adult, or horse! It’s the one day of the year you can be anyone you like, and what better way to go as a matched pair on the back of your fabulous equine friend? We hope the horse Halloween costume ideas we’ve shared today will help you put together the perfect costumes you so that your Halloween is the best ever. Happy Halloween to you and your horse!

Featured Image Credit: Pixel-Shot, Shutterstock