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Sunday, October 26, 2014

Horsie Halloween Costumes

Now that it's October, it's time to think about what your horse will be for Halloween.  


This is now an annual tradition for Knot Just Rope, (Photo above) who says on the Facebook page that they have been painting their horse as a skeleton for three years in a row now.  I understand from others who have painted animals that they use tempura paint, as it's non-toxic and can be easily washed off.  

There are lots of animal costume ideas on Pinterest.  Here is one that I think is just fabulous:
Giraffe Horse: From http://www.okokonia.com/best-horse-costume-ever/

Here are a couple of good ones from http://www.sleezybarbhorsewear.com/customercostumes.htm 

Firehorse


Little Bo Peep



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