Cowgirls coloring pages are extra fun when the collection includes more than just riding scenes, and this one really does. With 30 free printable pages ready in PDF format, kids get cheerful cowgirls caring for horses, practicing lasso tricks, playing guitar by the campfire, telling stories under a tree, and even waving goodnight in cowboy boots and pajamas.
That variety makes these especially handy for parents looking for an easy afternoon activity, teachers setting up a Wild West classroom table, and younger kids who want friendly pictures with clear shapes to color. There are lots of horse scenes here too, so children who love ponies, ranch life, and dress-up style Western adventures will have plenty to pick from.
This cowgirls set has a softer, playful feel that works really well for coloring, storytelling, and simple cut-and-paste crafts. We do also have some cool crafting ideas at the bottom of this page for some more screen free fun after you have colored in some cowgirls.
Cowgirl leading a parade through a western town holding a ..
🖍 Coloring Tip:Try using pink for the ribbons in the horse-braiding page, warm brown for the saddle, and golden yellow for the hay to make the ranch scenes feel bright and cozy.
Cowgirl teaching her horse a simple trick holding up a treat
🖍 Coloring Tip:For the campfire guitar picture, color the flames orange and red, the night sky deep blue, and the guitar light brown so the evening scene stands out nicely.
5 creative projects you can make with cowgirl coloring pages
These ideas are realistic, affordable, and easy to set up at home or in the classroom with basic craft supplies and a little table space.
Make a Horse Care Routine Board
This collection has several pages that fit together perfectly for a horse care project, especially the cowgirl brushing her horse in the stable, braiding ribbons into the mane, splashing water to cool the horse off, and helping with the decorative saddle. Kids can turn those into one big care-and-kindness display.
You'll need:
4 horse care themed cowgirl coloring pages
Crayons or markers
Poster board or large paper
Glue stick
Scissors
How to do it:
Color the horse care pages and cut them out or trim the page edges neatly.
Glue them onto the poster board in an order that shows getting the horse ready step by step.
Add a few extra drawn details like brushes, ribbons, hay, or horseshoes in the empty spaces.
It makes a sweet finished poster for kids who really love horses.
Create a Cowgirl Parade Party Poster
The page with the cowgirl leading a parade through town with a flag works brilliantly with the dancing festival page and the twirling skirt page. Together they look like one happy Western celebration, which makes this much more specific than a regular poster craft.
You'll need:
The parade page
The dancing festival page
The spinning skirt page
Poster board or cardstock
Glue stick and crayons or markers
How to do it:
Color the three celebration pages with bright clothes, flags, and festival details.
Cut out the characters and arrange them on the poster like one long parade scene.
Draw extra stars, music notes, or bunting around the edges to fill the background.
This one looks especially fun hanging in a playroom or on a bedroom door.
Build a Day-to-Night Cowgirl Adventure Strip
This page set has a really nice story flow if you use the waving hello ranch picture, the trail ride along the dirt path, the campfire guitar scene under the stars, and the pajamas goodnight page beside the horse. Kids can line them up to make one full cowgirl day from morning to bedtime.
You'll need:
4 cowgirl coloring pages that show different times of day
A long strip of paper or card
Crayons or markers
Scissors
Tape or glue
How to do it:
Color the pages and place them in an order that feels like morning, afternoon, evening, and night.
Glue them onto the strip with a little space between each picture.
Draw a sun, sunset, stars, and moon above the scenes to show the time changing.
It turns the coloring pages into a simple story kids can follow from start to finish.
Make a Ranch Skills Show Board
The lasso tricks page, the lasso target practice page with star-shaped targets, the balance practice page beside the horse, and the page where the cowgirl teaches her horse a trick all fit together like one little training day. That makes this craft feel very tailored to this exact cowgirls collection.
You'll need:
4 cowgirl action or training pages
Large paper or poster board
Glue stick
Markers or colored pencils
Scissors
How to do it:
Color the skills pages and cut them out or keep them as full page rectangles.
Glue them onto the board in a fun order like practice first and trick show last.
Add extra loops, stars, arrows, or little prize ribbons between the pictures.
It's a great one for kids who like pages with movement and action.
Create a Prairie Story Corner Display
The cowgirl reading on a hay bale, the one telling stories to younger kids under a tree, and the sketching-her-horse page all have a calmer, thoughtful feel. Put together, they make a lovely reading corner display for a classroom or quiet part of the house.
You'll need:
3 quiet-time cowgirl pages
Cardstock or poster board
Crayons or markers
Glue stick
Optional tissue paper or paper scraps for decoration
How to do it:
Color the reading, storytelling, and sketching pages with soft outdoor colors.
Glue them onto the board with space around each one.
Decorate the empty areas with drawn books, leaves, clouds, or fence rails.
This gives the cowgirl theme a gentle, book-loving twist.
In the early days of rodeo, some famous cowgirls competed directly against men. One of the best known was Lucille Mulhall, a real-life roper and rider who became so famous that people called her the "Cowgirl Queen."
You can find more frontier-themed printables in our full Wild
West coloring pages collection. There are lots more horses, ranch scenes, and Western characters there if your child wants to keep coloring.
Coloring Pages FAQ
Is it okay to include these pages in a paid packet or printable bundle?
No - they can’t be included in paid packs or redistributed; personal/educational use only.
Can I print on normal paper, or do I need thicker paper?
Normal paper is fine for crayons/pencils, but thicker paper helps if you’re using markers or paint.
Are these coloring pages allowed for educational use?
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