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Circus Horse Dot to Dot - Free 53-Dot Printable
Connect 53 numbered dots around the horse’s tail, legs, decorated platform, flowing mane, smiling muzzle, and star-topped hat. This easy animal connect the dots printout builds number sequencing, visual tracking, and pencil control.
Difficulty
Easy
| Ages: | 5-8 |
|---|---|
| Dots: | 1–53 |
| Difficulty | Easy |
Fun fact: Horses can sleep both standing up and lying down because a special system of tendons and ligaments helps support their legs.
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Ages 5-8 — Easy
How to Complete the Circus Horse Dot to Dot
This friendly horse is ready for the spotlight in a star hat and decorated saddle blanket. Begin at dot 1 near the back, follow the numbers around the tail and performance platform, then climb past the legs, mane, and smiling face to finish at dot 53 beneath the hat.
1-11 — Back and Flowing Tail
Start at dot 1 and connect through dot 11 around the horse’s back and long, curved tail. Follow the wide spacing with smooth strokes to keep the tail graceful.
Fun fact!
A horse uses its tail to brush away insects and can also move it to signal its mood.
A horse uses its tail to brush away insects and can also move it to signal its mood.
12-22 — Rear Leg and Platform
Continue from dot 12 to dot 22 down the rear leg and along the right side of the decorated platform. Pause at the hoof before tracing the platform edge.
Fun fact!
Horse hooves are made from keratin, the same strong material found in human fingernails.
Horse hooves are made from keratin, the same strong material found in human fingernails.
23-32 — Pennants and Stage Edge
Follow dots 23 through 32 beneath the platform, joining the points around its star pennants and lower edge. Short, careful lines keep each hanging triangle distinct.
Fun fact!
Triangular pennant flags have long been used to add bright color and movement to fairs, parades, and performance spaces.
Triangular pennant flags have long been used to add bright color and movement to fairs, parades, and performance spaces.
33-42 — Front Legs and Chest
Connect dots 33 through 42 around the front legs and up toward the chest. Check the sequence closely where the leg outlines sit near one another.
Fun fact!
A horse’s powerful leg muscles help it balance, turn, and change speed with remarkable control.
A horse’s powerful leg muscles help it balance, turn, and change speed with remarkable control.
43-53 — Muzzle, Face, and Hat
Finish with dots 43 through 53 around the bridle, smiling muzzle, face, forelock, and hat. These final points complete the horse’s cheerful big-top expression.
Fun fact!
Horses have a wide field of vision because their eyes are positioned on the sides of their heads.
Horses have a wide field of vision because their eyes are positioned on the sides of their heads.
The circus horse has completed the act! Color the platform’s pennants in bright alternating shades, add gold stars to the costume, and draw a spotlight around the performer. Explore more circus dot to dot printables to keep the show going.
Coloring Guide
Circus Horse: Classic Big-Top Colors
Chestnut brown, scarlet, gold, blue, and cream create a traditional circus performer.
- 1-11 (Back and Tail): Crayola Chestnut — Chestnut gives the coat a familiar warm horse color.
- 12-22 (Rear Leg and Platform): Crayola Scarlet — Scarlet makes the performance platform bold and festive.
- 23-32 (Pennants and Stage Edge): Crayola Golden Yellow — Gold makes the stars and pennants shine.
- 33-42 (Front Legs and Chest): Crayola Tan — Tan softly highlights the legs and chest.
- 43-53 (Muzzle, Face, and Hat): Crayola Navy Blue — Deep blue gives the hat a strong circus contrast.
Circus Horse: Candy Carnival
Pink, orange, teal, violet, and yellow create a playful fantasy costume.
- 1-11 (Back and Tail): Crayola Wisteria — Pale violet makes the coat imaginative and soft.
- 12-22 (Rear Leg and Platform): Crayola Magenta — Magenta creates a vivid carnival platform.
- 23-32 (Pennants and Stage Edge): Crayola Yellow — Yellow keeps the pennants bright and cheerful.
- 33-42 (Front Legs and Chest): Crayola Sea Green — Sea green balances the warmer candy colors.
- 43-53 (Muzzle, Face, and Hat): Crayola Orange — Orange gives the hat a warm spotlight glow.
Circus Horse: Evening Show
Blue, purple, silver, teal, and red suggest a colorful performance under stage lights.
- 1-11 (Back and Tail): Crayola Cerulean — Cerulean gives the coat a cool evening tone.
- 12-22 (Rear Leg and Platform): Crayola Purple Heart — Purple makes the platform look theatrical.
- 23-32 (Pennants and Stage Edge): Crayola Silver — Silver adds a stage-light shimmer to the decorations.
- 33-42 (Front Legs and Chest): Crayola Blue Green — Blue green continues the cool showtime palette.
- 43-53 (Muzzle, Face, and Hat): Crayola Scarlet — Scarlet makes the face and hat the center of attention.
