Mare and Foal Standing in a Wooden Stall

A mare stands inside a barn stall with her head turned back toward a small foal at her side. She wears a blanket with two buckle fasteners at the chest, and her long tail hangs down behind her. The foal has a short fluffy mane, closed eyes, and slender legs, and it seems to be walking in front of the mare. Tall wooden planks fill the background, with a couple of small boards nailed across them, and loose straw is scattered along the floor. The wavy wood grain lines and the straw give plenty of room for texture. Try coloring the mare and foal in different shades, like a dark bay mother and a lighter chestnut baby, then add a bold color to the blanket. It is a nice way to talk about how young horses differ from grown ones. You can print it free at home or in the classroom.