Custom Cartoon Horse & Pet Sculptures
Horses, ponies and other animals — sculpted from your photos at any size from 1.5 m up, for yards, paddocks, farms and visitor entrances.
A horse is a proportion problem before it is a detail problem: the length of the neck, the set of the shoulder and the way the hindquarters carry the weight. Get those right and the animal is recognisable at a glance.
Below: what each scale costs and how long it takes, where a piece that size belongs, and what each material means for how long it lasts.
Size — Material — Price
| Size | FRP Fibreglass | Stainless Steel — for comparison |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5–2.0 m | $1,500–$4,900 | $1,200–$12,000 |
| 2.0–3.0 m | $3,800–$15,000 | $3,090–$12,090 |
| 3.0 m + | $8,000–$35,000 | $28,000–$55,000 |
* This price is for rough reference only; a detailed quote will be provided based on the specific details of each project.
What Size, And In What Finish?
Fibreglass, And What It Is Compared Against
FRP fibreglass — the material we build in
Layered glass-fibre in a mould over an internal steel frame, then multi-layer automotive paint with hand-painted detail and a UV clear coat. It is the only material here that reproduces an exact colour, and above 1.5 m it typically costs 50–70% less than stainless steel for the same shape. Outdoor life is 15–20 years before the coat needs refreshing; a good workshop will warrant it for up to 30.
Stainless steel — for comparison only
Fabricated and welded from sheet and tube rather than moulded. It lasts 50+ years outdoors with no recoating, which is genuinely better than fibreglass, and it is competitive on smooth geometric forms. Where it loses is colour and likeness, and detailed stainless work runs 2.5–4 times the fibreglass price. We list it so you can see the trade-off; we do not fabricate it.
True bronze — for comparison only
Bronze is coloured with a chemical patina rather than paint, so it cannot reproduce a specific coat or shirt colour. We still cast it for memorial work; it is listed here so you can see why it is the wrong tool for a cartoon sculpture.
Cold-cast resin — for comparison only
Bronze powder in resin, hand-painted, indoor only, and it cannot be re-patinated. We list it so you can recognise it, not so you can buy it: our smallest pieces are 1.5 m.
What every quote states
The laminate and paint specification, the UV clear-coat type, the internal steel frame, structural calculations where the piece is over 2 m, door-to-door freight, who pays import duty, who handles rigging and installation, and the warranty period. If a quote omits any of these, ask.
Cartoon Horse & Pet Commissions
Cartoon Horse & Pet Sculpture FAQ
Can you work from photographs of a horse that has passed?
Yes. Old photographs, phone video and stills pulled from video all work. Send what you have and we will tell you honestly what can be read from it before you commit.
How big should a cartoon horse sculpture be?
Most yard and paddock pieces land between 1.5 m and 2.5 m. Anything that has to read from a road, a gate or the far end of an arena usually wants 2.5 m or more, because detail disappears with distance.
Do you make other animals as well?
Yes — dogs, cats, birds, rabbits and other companion animals all follow the same process. If you have photographs and a scale in mind, we can quote it.
Why is a horse more expensive than a dog at the same height?
Because of volume, not height. A horse carries far more surface area and more internal frame for the same head height, and both the laminate and the paint are priced on area. It is also why doubling the height of any piece costs 3–5 times as much rather than twice as much.
How long does a large horse sculpture take?
About 9–12 weeks up to 2.5 m, and 12–18 weeks above that, because the piece is built in sections and assembled on site.
Do you offer smaller indoor keepsakes?
No. We build at scale only — our smallest pieces are 1.5 m. Cold-cast resin appears on our materials page for comparison only, so you can see why a painted resin piece is not right for a large outdoor installation.
What should a quote include?
The laminate and paint specification, the UV clear-coat type, the internal steel frame, structural calculations where the piece is over 2 m, door-to-door freight, who pays import duty, who handles rigging and installation, and the warranty period. If any of these is missing, ask — they are where a low quote hides its cost.