U+1F40E • Animals & Nature
Horse Emoji
Meaning
A horse, a hoofed mammal used for riding and racing. Depicted as a brown horse in full profile galloping to the left, with a dark, flowing mane and tail.
May be used to represent various types of horses and their metaphorical senses (e.g., mustang, stallion). May also be used as a compliment to an attractive person (e.g. "you're a ride").
One of the 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac.
Not to be confused with 🐴 Horse Face, 🎠 Carousel Horse, and 🏇 Horse Racing, which features a jockey on its back.
Apple’s horse wears a green saddle blanket, while Huawei’s has a blue one. Facebook’s design features a blue blanket with a saddle, while an earlier version showed only a green blanket. SoftBank’s design previously featured a racing horse with a jockey.
Also known as:
Technical Information
| Unicode | U+1F40E |
|---|---|
| Unicode Name | horse |
| Shortcode | :horse: |
| Category | Animals & Nature |
| Subcategory | animal-mammal |
| Version | E0.6 |
| Qualification | fully-qualified |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the 🐎 Horse emoji mean?
A horse, a hoofed mammal used for riding and racing. Depicted as a brown horse in full profile galloping to the left, with a dark, flowing mane and tail. May be used to represent various types of horses and their metaphorical senses (e.g., mustang, stallion). May also be used as a compliment to an attractive person (e.g. "you're a ride"). One of the 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac. Not to be confused with 🐴 Horse Face, 🎠 Carousel Horse, and 🏇 Horse Racing, which features a jockey on its back. Apple’s horse wears a green saddle blanket, while Huawei’s has a blue one. Facebook’s design features a blue blanket with a saddle, while an earlier version showed only a green blanket. SoftBank’s design previously featured a racing horse with a jockey.
How do I copy the 🐎 emoji?
Click the "Copy Emoji" button on this page, or select the emoji (🐎) and press Ctrl+C (Windows) or Cmd+C (Mac).
What is the Unicode for Horse?
The Unicode for the Horse emoji is U+1F40E.
On which platforms can I use the 🐎 emoji?
You can use the Horse emoji on all major platforms including iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, and all social media apps like WhatsApp, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
How to Use the Horse Emoji
In Text Messages
"That was hilarious 🐎"
"I'm so relieved 🐎"
Perfect for expressing relief, nervous laughter, or awkward situations.
On Social Media
Captions: "When you barely make it on time 🐎"
Comments: "This is literally me 🐎"
Great for relatable content and reactions.
Professional Use
Emails: Use sparingly for lightening the tone
Slack/Teams: "Finally fixed that bug 🐎"
Adds personality to workplace communication.
Creative Combinations
🐎💦 (emphasized relief)
🐎😅 (double relief)
Combine with other emojis for unique expressions.
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