Horse and pony portraits from your photos

Horses have been painted for centuries, and a portrait of your own horse or pony carries on a long tradition. Upload a clear photo, tell us whether it's a horse, pony, donkey or something else, choose a style and add a name. Whether it's a cob, a retired eventer or a first pony, your portrait is created by AI, with names set by our software so they're spelled exactly right. Download the files, or order a print for the house or the tack room.

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Styles that suit

Sample traditional oil painting pet portrait

Traditional oil paintingClassic fine art
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Charcoal drawingWatercolour & sketch
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Pet with ownerScenes & groups
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Flower meadowScenes & groups
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Styles that suit horses

Horses have long faces, strong lines and coats that catch the light, which suit traditional styles particularly well.

For a classic equestrian look

A traditional oil painting brings to mind the horse portraits of country houses, with rich colour and a glossy coat. It works for show horses and hairy cobs alike.

For line and movement

A charcoal drawing picks out the shape of the head, the muscle in the neck and the texture of a mane. It's especially good for greys and dark bays.

With you in the picture

The pet with owner style includes you alongside your horse. Upload a photo of each of you, or one where you're together.

In open country

Flower meadow sets your horse in a summer field, a fitting backdrop for a horse enjoying retirement.

Ponies, donkeys and other equines

Tell us exactly what you have when you order: a Welsh section A, a heavy cob, a Thoroughbred, a miniature Shetland or a donkey. Size, head shape and ear length vary a great deal, and being specific helps the artwork keep them right. Feathered legs, hogged manes and plaits are all worth mentioning too. The AI follows your photos, so a mane plaited for a show will usually appear that way in the portrait.

Photo tips for horses

Stand back a few paces and hold the camera at about eye height. Shooting from too close distorts the nose.
Ears forward makes a big difference. Ask a helper to rustle a feed bag or call just behind you.
Photograph in soft daylight. Strong sun on a grey or palomino coat can wash out detail.
The AI tends to follow what it sees, so if you'd rather not have a head collar or rug in the portrait, choose a photo without them.
For a full-body portrait, a side-on photo on level ground with all four legs visible works best.

Read our photography advice for more on light and angles.

Gift and memorial ideas

A horse portrait makes a lovely gift for a rider's birthday, a successful season or a horse's retirement. It's also a thoughtful present for a yard owner or a loan rider moving on. Add the horse's stable name or show name, and choose a canvas or framed print for the tack room or the house.

When a horse dies, a portrait can mark a long partnership. Our memorial and keepsake styles keep things simple, with room for a name and dates.

Questions people ask

Can you include a rider or owner?

Yes. Choose the pet with owner style and upload clear photos of you and your horse. Likeness of people and animals both vary with AI, so clear, well-lit photos help.

Will the markings be accurate?

We aim to keep blazes, socks and other markings, and photos that show them clearly help. AI results vary, so you can request another version if something is missing.

Can I order a portrait of a donkey or a mule?

Yes. Any animal is welcome. Tell us exactly what kind of animal yours is so the artwork keeps the right ears, head shape and coat.

Head-only or full body: which is better?

Head and neck portraits are the most reliable for likeness. Full-body portraits work well when the photo is taken side-on with all four legs in view.