Because the hillside is not built of chalk six tons of lime were needed to whitewash the horse. The work involved thirty men.
The Horse is 314 feet long and 228 feet high.
It can be seen clearly from the A1 and from many miles away.
Kilburn is also famous as the home of Robert Thompson, a fine carpenter and woodworker who became known all over the world.
His early work was for Ampleforth College and today examples of his craftsmanship can be found throughout Yorkshire and beyond.
It was at his workshop that 'Woody' was born and grew up.
Woody tells us about life in Kilburn
