Here is a great eBook that might help you out. You can possibly edit the pattern to add a horse? http://www.allfreecrochet.com/Granny-Square-Afghans/How-to-Crochet-Granny-Squares-9-Free-Crochet-Afghan-Patterns-eBook.
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