Diamond Art Guide
A smiling young woman at a barn door beside a sparkling horse-head diamond painting, her own horse looking out of its stall

The best horse diamond art kits, by style and size

Eight horse kits picked from Amazon sales and ratings, from a galloping herd at sunset to a framed kids' kit, plus the canvas-size rule that keeps a black horse from turning into a blob.

How we pick · Updated · We earn a commission when you buy through our Amazon links.

For a single horse on the wall, buy a 30x40 cm full drill kit: the FHBUBPUP horse kit was the best seller in our search, and the xackcme horse kit has more ratings behind it. If you love a galloping herd or a black horse, size up, because small canvases flatten dark coats and distant figures. For a child, the framed SENQAO kit is about 7 inches and finishes in an afternoon.

How we picked these horse kits

We searched Amazon for horse diamond painting kits on October 13, 2026 and ranked them by "bought in the past month", then by ratings. Horse kits are a small niche: one kit sold about 700 last month, two sold 100 to 300, and most of the rest sold under 100. So we weighted ratings heavily and looked for a spread of styles. Sizes and contents come from each seller's listing.

A warning about rating counts: several cheap kits share one rating total across a seller's whole range. BYGFHLYW's horse and dragon kits both show the same 2,174 ratings, so that number tells you about the seller, not this horse.

This is a "How we pick" guide. We compared listings and sales figures; we didn't paint these kits ourselves. How we research.

Pick a style first

StyleLooks likeCanvas to chooseOur pick
Single horse portraitOne horse, plain or soft background30x40 cm is plentyxackcme horse
Floral or watercolorHorse framed by flowers30x40 cmGEEHEIY floral horse
Running herd landscapeSeveral horses, water, mountainsThe biggest you'll finishYomiie running horses
WesternCowgirl and horse35x35 cmAxquilon cowgirl
Soft sheenPearl beads mixed with drills30x40 cmGEMFAMILY pearl horse
For a childSmall, framedAbout 18x18 cmSENQAO kids' horse

Why dark horses need a bigger canvas

A drill is about 2.8 mm across, so every kit size has a fixed number of "pixels". A black or dark bay coat is mostly near-identical shades of black and brown, and the muscle shading that makes a horse look like a horse lives in those small differences. Give it too few drills and it reads as a silhouette. Greys and whites have the opposite issue: on round-drill kits the printed canvas shows through the gaps, so the coat looks speckled up close. Square drills close those gaps (see square vs round).

Approximate round drills by canvas size Bar chart of approximate round drill counts at 2.8 mm with no border: 30x30 cm about 11,400; 30x40 cm about 15,200; 35x35 cm about 15,600; 40x50 cm about 25,300. 30x30 cm~11,400 30x40 cm~15,200 35x35 cm~15,600 40x50 cm~25,300 Round drills on a 2.8 mm grid, before any blank border. A herd or a dark horse wants the bottom bar.
Going from 30x40 to 40x50 cm adds about two-thirds more drills, which is the detail a dark coat or a distant herd needs.

Counts come from our diamond painting calculator's 2.8 mm assumption. More drills also means more hours; how long a diamond painting takes has the times.

The 8 best horse diamond art kits

Best seller

FHBUBPUP Horse Diamond Painting Kit

About 700 bought in the past month, more than double any other horse kit we found. It's a square 30x30 cm canvas, and FHBUBPUP includes pen tips that pick up three or nine drills at once, which speeds up the big single-color areas of a coat. Only 83 ratings so far, at 4.6 stars.

  • Canvas11.81 x 11.81 in
  • Drillsround, full drill, 30% extra
  • Toolsdrill pen with 3- and 9-drill tips, jelly glue, tray

Why it stands out

  • Most popular horse kit right now
  • Multi-drill tips for large color blocks

Think twice if

  • You want a dark horse with fine shading; 30x30 cm is on the small side for that
Check price on Amazon
Best single-horse portrait

xackcme Horse Diamond Painting Kit (40x30 cm)

The pick if you want more owner feedback: 365 ratings at 4.7 stars with about 300 bought last month. The 40x30 cm canvas gives a single horse room to show some shading, and the ten self-sealing bags help when a session ends mid-color.

  • Canvas16 x 12 in (40 x 30 cm)
  • Drillsresin, 30% extra
  • Includespen, tray, clay, 10 self-sealing bags

Why it stands out

  • Solid ratings and steady sales
  • Spare bags for storing opened colors

Think twice if

  • You want a herd or a busy scene; it's a one-horse design
Check price on Amazon
Best floral design

GEEHEIY Floral Horse Kit

A horse wrapped in flowers, which gives you bright color blocks to break up the coat. GEEHEIY packs more tools than most: tweezers and both a 3-drill and a 9-drill pen. 464 ratings at 4.8 stars, tied for the highest score among the horse kits we found.

  • Canvas12 x 16 in
  • Drillsround, 26 facets (listing)
  • Toolstweezers, 3-drill pen, 9-drill pen, large glue, tray, 8 spare bags

Why it stands out

  • Highest-rated horse design we found
  • Extra tools in the box

Think twice if

  • You want a realistic horse; this one is decorative
Check price on Amazon
Best for a big wall piece

Yomiie Running Horses Sunset

A herd crossing shallow water with mountains and a setting sun behind them. Scenes like this are where size pays off, because each horse is small in the frame. Yomiie sells it as a large kit, so check the size options before ordering. 231 ratings at 4.5 stars.

  • Designhorses galloping through a stream at sunset
  • Drillsfull round drill
  • Sizesold as 'large', check listing for options

Why it stands out

  • Dramatic scene with lots of warm color
  • Sold in larger sizes

Think twice if

  • It's your first kit; a herd is a long project
Check price on Amazon
Best western scene

Axquilon Cowgirl and Horse (14x14 in)

For the western fan, a cowgirl with her horse on a 14-inch square canvas. Axquilon's listing shows 1,807 ratings at 4.7 stars, though the same count appears on Axquilon's other horse kit, so it covers more than this design.

  • Canvas14 x 14 in
  • Drillsround, 30% extra
  • Includespen, tray, red glue clay, ziplock bags

Why it stands out

  • Square format suits a gallery wall
  • Generous extra drills

Think twice if

  • You want the horse alone
Check price on Amazon
Best pearl finish

GEMFAMILY Pearl Horse Kit

Pearl beads in part of the design give a satin sheen next to the sparkle of the drills, which suits a pale horse or a dreamy background. About 100 bought last month with 600 ratings at 4.6 stars.

  • Canvas12 x 16 in
  • Drillsround diamonds plus pearl beads, 30% extra
  • Includespen, tray, wax

Why it stands out

  • A softer look than all-drill kits
  • Good value for the rating count

Think twice if

  • You want maximum sparkle
Check price on Amazon
A grandfather and granddaughter smiling at a small white horse diamond painting on their kitchen table
A small framed kit is a good first project for a horse-mad child.
Best for kids

SENQAO Kids' Horse Kit with Frame

Small and framed, and done in a sitting or two, which is what keeps a child interested. SENQAO mixes large and small drills and includes a wooden frame, so it goes on the wall the same day. The title says ages 4 to 8 and the bullets say 6 to 12; judge by your child and stay close to anyone young. 198 ratings at 4.6 stars.

  • Canvasabout 7.1 x 7.1 in
  • Framewooden, included
  • Drillslarge and small round, 30% extra
  • Ages6-12 (bullets), 4-8 (title)

Why it stands out

  • Frame included
  • Large drills in places make it easier

Think twice if

  • An older child may want a bigger challenge
Check price on Amazon
Best small gift

Zythron 8 Horse Diamond Art Coasters

Eight horse coasters on wood with cork backs, plus a holder. A good present for a horse person who doesn't want a big canvas, and our coaster sealing guide keeps them usable. 609 ratings at 4.7 stars.

  • Pieces8 coasters + holder
  • Materialthickened wood, cork base
  • Includespen, tray, clay glue

Why it stands out

  • Useful when finished
  • Splits into small sessions

Think twice if

  • You want wall art
Check price on Amazon

Side by side

KitStyleSizeBought last monthRating
FHBUBPUP horseSingle horse30 x 30 cm~7004.6 (83)
xackcme horseSingle horse40 x 30 cm~3004.7 (365)
GEEHEIY floralFloral12 x 16 in~504.8 (464)
Yomiie running horsesHerd landscapeLarge, check listing~1004.5 (231)
Axquilon cowgirlWestern14 x 14 in~504.7 (1,807)
GEMFAMILY pearlPearl12 x 16 in~1004.6 (600)
SENQAO kidsKids, framed~7 x 7 in~1004.6 (198)
Zythron coastersCoasters8 pieces~504.7 (609)

From Amazon listings and search results checked October 13, 2026.

Painting your own horse

If you own the horse, a custom photo kit beats any ready-made design. Shoot in daylight from the side or at head height, ears forward, with the horse filling the frame. Crop away the fence and the field. Size up to 40x50 cm for a dark or dappled coat, and choose square drills if you want the markings crisp. Some people order one in memory of a horse they've lost; pick the photo that catches their expression, not the most formal one.

Dragons, eagles and other animals

Horse fans often want other animals on the same wall. Dragons are a popular fantasy pick; this black and gold dragons kit (12x16 inches) sold about 400 last month. For more animals, see our owl kits and dog kits, and for wide scenes with animals small in the frame, landscape kits.

The Hobby Lobby site also listed a Floral Horse kit on October 13, 2026 (about 15.75 x 11.82 inches, ages 8 and up). Check in store, since stock varies.

Which horse kit to buy

For one horse, the xackcme 40x30 cm kit. For something prettier, the GEEHEIY floral horse. For a statement piece, the Yomiie running herd in a large size, and if it's going on the wall for good, our large full drill guide covers the big canvases and how to frame them.

Sizes and contents, like the sales figures, come from each seller's Amazon listing on October 13, 2026; Hobby Lobby details from its website the same day. Prices change often, so the buttons show the current price on Amazon. How we research · Affiliate disclosure

Questions people ask

What is the best horse diamond painting kit?
The FHBUBPUP horse kit sold the most in our search, about 700 in the past month. For more owner feedback, the xackcme 40x30 cm horse kit has 365 ratings at 4.7 stars, and the GEEHEIY floral horse has 464 at 4.8.
What size horse diamond painting should I get?
A 30x40 cm canvas (about 12x16 inches) suits most single-horse designs. Go to 40x50 cm or bigger for a dark horse, a herd or a detailed portrait, because dark coats and small figures lose detail fastest on small canvases.
Can I get a diamond painting of my own horse?
Yes. Custom kits turn your photo into a canvas. Use a bright side-on or head shot in daylight, crop tight, and choose 40x50 cm or larger for a dark-coated horse.
Are there horse diamond painting kits for kids?
Yes. The SENQAO kids' horse kit is about 7 inches square, comes with a wooden frame, and its listing gives ages 6 to 12. Coaster sets are another quick, small option for older kids.
Does Hobby Lobby have horse diamond paintings?
On October 13, 2026 Hobby Lobby's site listed a Floral Horse kit, about 15.75 x 11.82 inches, rated for ages 8 and up. Stock varies by store, so check in store or online before going.
How long does a horse diamond painting take?
One 12x16 inch horse kit's listing estimates 4 to 10 hours. Bigger canvases and square drills take longer; our guide to how long a diamond painting takes has times by size.