Cross Country Jumping Horse Coloring Sheets
Print these 22 action-packed scenes of cross country equestrian events. Adults and older children will enjoy coloring realistic horses and riders tackling natural obstacles like timber, water complexes, and brush fences.
Cross Country Jumping Horses
These pages show the speed and focus required for eventing, featuring riders, ponies, and essential gear like stopwatches and rosettes.
Splashing Through Water Complexes
Capture the dramatic splashes as horses and riders gallop through challenging water complexes.
Clearing Natural Logs and Timber Obstacles
Solid timber obstacles require power and precision, depicted here with warmbloods and young riders clearing large logs and picnic tables.
Brush Fences, Hedges, and Bank Drops
These technical jumps include steep bank drops, sunken roads, and thick brush fences that test the horse's bravery.
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The Thrill of Equestrian Eventing
Cross country is often considered the most exciting phase of three-day eventing. Unlike arena jumping, this sport takes place in open fields and forests. The horse and rider must navigate miles of varied terrain, from grassy hills to woodland trails, while jumping solid, natural obstacles within an optimum time.
Many of our illustrations highlight the intense partnership between the athlete and their mount. You can color scenes of them navigating a sunken road or powering over a massive timber fence. Since eventing is a popular Olympic equestrian sport, these sheets are great for sports fans wanting to learn about the discipline.
Coloring Natural Obstacles and Tack
The obstacles in cross country are designed to blend into the landscape. When coloring the timber jumps, use varying shades of brown, gray, and mossy green to give the wood a weathered, natural look.
The tack worn by the horses is also specific to the sport. You will notice riders wearing protective vests and medical armbands, while the horses often wear galloping boots and breastplates.
- Use dark greens and earthy browns for the brush fences and hedges.
- Add bright, contrasting colors to the rider's cross country colors (their custom shirt and helmet cover).
- Blend blues and whites to create realistic splashes in the water complexes.
Options for Different Skill Levels
The detailed line art in this collection appeals mostly to older children, teens, and adult colorists. The intricate shading on a warmblood clearing a drop fence requires a steady hand and fine-tipped pencils.
For younger artists, the cute pony jumping a water obstacle or the simple rosette ribbon offers much simpler outlines. You can easily pair these sheets with general horse coloring pages or other outdoor activity scenes for a complete equestrian-themed afternoon.