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Can You Fast Travel Teleport With a Horse in Zelda Tears of the Kingdom?

When players found out that they could transfer their horses from Breathe of the Wild to Tears of the Kingdom, tons were ecstatic. There were numerous horses you could find out in the wild and some of them were rare and required strategic thinking to obtain them. A horse is useful as you’re traversing around Hyrule, and even though players have found ways to skateboard or glide around, a horse just feels right. With so much love for Zelda player’s horses, they’re wondering, if you can fast-travel with them as well. Can you fast-travel with a horse in Tears of the Kingdom? Let’s find out together.

Fast Traveling with Horses in Tears of the Kingdom

Fast travel in Tears of the Kingdom is similar to how you could travel in Breathe of the Wild. You needed to unlock shrines so you could go from one shrine to the next on the map. Since we like using our horses everywhere we’re wondering if we can teleport while using our horses. Unfortunately, you can’t teleport with your horse or with any wild horses you come across in the game.

You will not be able to teleport with your horses but that doesn’t mean they’re useless. You can keep up to five horses in the game and if you want additional horses you need to release one of them in the wild. The only way to use your horses is by using a stable and spending 20 rupees to register new ones. Fast travel can get you to stables faster but you can’t use them if you want to go with your horse somewhere.

How to Register a Horse in Tears of the Kingdom

If you want to register a horse because your horses didn’t transfer over or you’re a new player here’s how you can register a horse. You need to find a stable around Hyrule and the first time you approach a stable and use it you’ll be able to register a horse for free. Any additional registers will require you to pay 20 rupees.

There are plenty of wild horses located around Hyrule, however, if you want the legendary Epona you’re going to need to use Amiibos to unlock her. You’ll need the Link Amiibo from Super Smash Brothers or the Link Amiibo from the Twilight Princess set. Scan those in, complete the Sky Island Tutorial, and register Epona to your team.

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Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild horses and how to tame them

Check out our top tips for catching and looking after the best horses in Breath of the Wild

Taming Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild horses isn't easy, and you'll need a combination of stamina and stealth to get your very own horse. It's worth doing though, as horses in Breath of the Wild are incredibly fast and ensure that travel across Hyrule is far more efficient than just walking. Not only that, but if your horse is close-ish, you can whistle to summon it!

But where do you get started with horses? How on earth are you meant to catch them? And can you just leave them standing while you clamber up cliffs? We have all the answers here, so worry neigh more...

How to catch a horse in Breath of the Wild

So you can see the perfect horse. The mane event, so to speak. Look how handsome it is grazing in the long grass. Isn’t that a lovely colour of grey? Put simply. You want it. But how are you going to snare it as your own? Two words. Stealth and stamina.

Horses like calm, so no running up or they’ll just hurtle away. Crouch and sneak up from behind, then when you get close enough you should see the option to mount (easy, tiger). Now things are going to get tricky, as the horse isn’t going to like being jumped on and you’ll need to hammer L to try and soothe it. This takes up stamina exceptionally fast so make sure you have some cooked Stamella Mushrooms or other stamina boosting foods. Depending on just how wild a particular horse is, you’ll need to be prepared to quickly eat to stop it bucking you off. You’ll know when it’s calm enough as some lovely pink heart dust will escape the horse’s head and it’ll let you take it to the stable to get registered.

On the way to the stable, you’ll want to start building your bond with the horse which might be a bit wild and try and lead you off in its own direction. Gently steer back to the right way and give it a pat with L and you’ll get more of that suspicious pink dust, which shows it doesn’t mind being trained because you’re being nice about it. Just don’t pat it too much. It needs to know it’s doing the right thing so don’t go overboard. A bonus way to build your bond is hold an apple and stand next to your horse once it’s registered. Not only will it grab the apple from your hand, even more pink dust will appear. Oh, and it’s adorable.

Once you get to the stable, just hold ZL to lock onto the man behind the front desk and talk to him. He’ll ask if you want to register the horse and talk you through the process, taking 20 rupees in the process for a bridle and saddle. It’s also here that you’ll find out your horse’s stats. Which leads me nicely on to...

Which is the best horse in Breath of the Wild?

Every horse has its own set of statistics that are split into four categories:

Strength - Power for mid battle action.
Speed - You don’t really need my help with this one.
Stamina - How many times you can hammer A to gee them on faster when you’re galloping across the plains of Hyrule.
Temperament - How wild it is and probably why you had such a problem taming it in the first place.

There doesn’t seem to be any rule as to which colours of horse have the best stats. It’s really the luck of the draw, so track down your favourite combo and find out. I will say that I found my best horse, Auditore, who has two out of three stats with 4/4 and one with 3/4 standing alone in the middle of a field. He was ultra wild so I don’t know if other horses just couldn’t stand his company. Their loss is clearly my incredible gain. Many plains will have a stack of horses to choose from so just see how it goes.

If you’re looking for something a little grander , grab the Hunt for the Giant Horse side quest from Straia. You’ll find him at his camp next to Pappeto’s Grove in the Lake Tower Region. That’ll start you on the quest. Just stock up on stamina. You’ll need it. Another quest horse is the Royal Stallion. If you want it, you’ll need to head to the Outskirts Stables and speak to Toffa. He’ll start you on your mission and when you return successful, he’ll give you the Royal Saddle and Bridle.

Can your horse die in Breath of the Wild?

Well, I hate to break it to you like an old Bokoblin club but yes, your horse can die in Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild . There’s two pieces of good news though. The first is that it’s actually quite difficult if you’re taking good care of your hooved friend. Like pets or children, leave your horse a safe distance away from danger, don’t hit them with your own weaponry or, y’know, set them on fire and you should be fine.

It’s also worth noting that they don’t love swimming or falling off cliffs so maybe don’t do that either. Just remember that if you leave your horse at the bottom of a cliff, you can just continue your adventure and pick them up at the stables later on. Choose to board them and then just take them straight back out again. If they die though, they’ll be very much gone from the stables but never from your heart.

However, the second piece of very good news is that should you accidentally send your horse to the glue factory in the sky, there is a way to bring them back. They don’t even smell weird or act remotely evil which is a plus.

How do I bring my horse back from the dead in Breath of the Wild?

You need Malanya. She’s the Horse God. Obviously . Here’s how to get to her.

Fast travel to Lake Tower in South Hyrule and make sure you have 1000 rupees (otherwise it’s a long slog back).
Pick up one of your (non-dead) horses at the Highland Stable to speed things up a bit.
Then ride West around the bottom of Haran Lake until you reach a road that’ll take you South.
From here head along the road until you cross, surprise surprise, the Horse God Bridge.
Keep going until you reach the abode of the horse god, Malanya.
Pay her 1000 rupees and you’ll now be able to resuscitate any of your dead horses from now on. There’s no need to pay every time, she’ll just bring back who you need now that you’ve paid.
Ta da! No more death.

Customising your horse in Breath of the Wild

Sure, the stable gives you a saddle etc when you register your horse but if you want something a little fancier, you can of course upgrade those to your heart’s content. Nothing but the best for your horse. Not all stables have them but if there’s someone at the front feeding the horses, you can customise the saddle, mane and bridle. Bear in mind that you need the bond with your horse to be at 100% before you can buy him or her shiny upgrades.

Guaranteed upgrade stations are the Highland Stables and the Foothill Stables. There’s also an obstacle course you can clear at the Highland Stables that if you beat certain times you can earn both the Extravagant Bridle and Extravagant Saddle. You will have to do it twice to get both the bits though. The aforementioned Royal Bridle and Saddle are available from Toffa but you’ll need to snare yourself the Royal Stallion first. Plus, if you’ve found secret vendor Kilton, he’ll sell you some Monster armour for his own currency, Mon. It’s not cheap but just think how good it will look...

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How to catch and tame horses in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

Mere moments after first stepping foot in Hyrule, you’ll learn it’s a pretty big place. So big, in fact, that traveling it on foot is a fool’s task. You could book it around The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom ‘s map on your own two legs, or you could catch yourself a horse and speed things up.

Catching a horse in TOTK is identical to the mechanic in Breath of the Wild . Players new to the Zelda franchise may find the process a bit confusing, though, since the game doesn’t exactly explain how you can easily befriend a horse.

Here’s how you catch and tame horses in TotK.

Where to find horses in TotK

Before you can catch a horse, you’ll need to find one first. If you registered your horses in BotW and have your save file on the same Switch as TotK , you can find all of your old horses by speaking to the attendant at any stable. If you’re looking to catch a new horse, however, you’ll need to head to the open fields.

Horses roam the wild in TotK and can be found pretty much everywhere. Your best bet is venturing into an open field, whipping out your Purah Pad by pressing the right analog button, and looking around. Horses travel in herds, and you’ll often find groups of three or four of them at a time. They come in various colors, with some being easier to catch than others.

If it’s your first time catching a horse, we recommend going for the paints or the appaloosas, the multicolored horses. These horses typically don’t spook as easily as the solid-color ones, nor do they put up as much of a fight when you jump on their backs. But the appaloosas and paints typically don’t have as much stamina or speed as the others. If you’re simply looking to traverse Hyrule quicker than walking, though, these horses will get the job done.

A screenshot from Tears of the Kingdom showing two multicolored horses, a paint and an appaloosa, in an open field.

How to catch a horse in TotK

When you’ve picked out the horse you want to catch, you’ll need to sneak up behind it by pressing the left analog stick button to enter a crouch and slowly pushing the stick forward. After you’ve gotten close enough, you’ll be prompted to mount the horse by pressing “A.” If you’re jumping on the back of a hard-to-catch horse, it will attempt to buck you off. You’ll need to rapidly press “L” to stay on, which will deplete some of your stamina.

Eventually, it should calm down, as shown in our video below, and you can then ride it to a nearby stable to register it.

Another quick way of catching horses is to throw an item at it that causes it to freeze, like an Ice Fruit or White Chuchu Jelly. This will cause the horse to be frozen in place for several seconds, allowing you to run up to it and prepare to jump on its back. Once the ice breaks, you’ll need to quickly hit the “A” button to jump on its back and tame it.

If you’re not looking to go through all that trouble to tame your own steed, you can also steal a domesticated one from bokoblins. Occasionally, players will come across bokoblins riding horses. If the bokoblin sees you, they’ll charge toward you. You can knock them off their horse by shooting them with an arrow, throwing things at the horse, or smacking it with a melee weapon. Once the rider has been thrown from the animal, you can run up to it and jump on its back.

Where to register your horse in TotK

So you’ve caught your noble steed. Now what?

You’ll want to register the animal with a stable for a variety of benefits. Registering it prevents it from returning back to the wild. You’ll also be able to put a saddle on it and call it with a whistle by pressing down on the D-pad. To register your horse, head on over to the nearest stable. These buildings are hard to miss thanks to their giant horse head décor.

Ride your horse up to the window and target the stable master with “ZL.” Speaking to him then opens a dialogue menu, where you can choose to register the horse. You’ll need to pick a name, preferably one that’s fitting for the animal, since you won’t be able to change it later. We named ours Ziggy.

How to bond with your horse in TotK

Now that you’ve saddled up, you’ll likely want to befriend your horse. When you registered your steed with the stable, you probably noticed the stats that popped up. These stats indicate how fast your horse can go, how quickly it can tow a carriage or cart , and how much endurance it has. But there’s also a stat for how bonded your horse is to you.

To bond with your horse, you’ll need to pet it while riding it or by feeding it apples. A newly caught horse is prone to acting up; if you go left, it might just go right instead. Sooth it in this instance by pressing the left bumper. This will spawn hearts around the horse’s head, and it will then do what you ask. If you’d prefer to feed your horse apples, take an apple out of your bag by highlighting it and selecting the “Hold” option, as shown in the video below, and carry it over to your horse. It will graciously eat the fruit from your hands.

Feed it enough apples or soothe it multiple times to max out your bond score. A horse that likes you will always obey your commands.

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Step 1: Find a horse

Hyrule is a big place, so it may take a while for you to spot a horse. But wild horses tend to travel in herds, giving you at least a few different horses to choose from. Which one should you pick? That depends on what you want to do with the horse. Do you want to ride it into battle? How far are you travelling—and how fast do you want to get there?

Step 2: Sneak up on it

When it comes to taming wild horses, sneakiness is a major plus. You can use an elixir like the Sneaky Elixir to increase your Stealth ability. Try to sneak up on the horse from behind, then press the A Button to mount it. You can even use a paraglider to try to sail up to a horse, then press the B Button to land on it.

Step 3: Keep it calm

Once you manage to get on a horse’s back, you’ll need to calm it down—fast! Press the L Button as many times as you can to try to sooth it. If you do it right, you’ll see little pink hearts floating around your horse’s head.

Some horses are harder to soothe than others, depending on their personality. Wilder horses are more difficult to tame, but they also have high stamina and can run faster.

Step 4: Take it to a stable

If you want to register your horse and give it a name, you can take it to the nearest stable. You can also learn more about your horse’s personality, including its strength, speed, stamina, and temperament. It costs 20 rupees to register your horse at a stable (you can register up to five horses), but at least you’ll get a saddle and a bridle out of it!

You can leave your horse at the stable or take it with you. If you get separated from your horse, you can go to any in-game stable to get it back.

Step 5: Friends 4ever

Horses like apples, right? They sure do in Hyrule! You can feed treats to your horse to try to make it more affectionate toward you. Once you have a good relationship with your horse, it’ll be more likely to listen to you. You can even customize its mane with colors or flowers, or swap its bridle or saddle.

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How to fast travel in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

You can teleport between shrines… eventually

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The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Link glowing bright blue and floating as he teleports to a shrine.

Link loses a lot right at the beginning of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom — almost all of his hearts, all of his abilities, his clothes, an arm, and, apparently, the ability to fast travel. Over the course of the introduction on the Great Sky Island , you’ll get a few new abilities, but you still won’t be able to fast travel just yet.

How to unlock fast travel in Tears of the Kingdom

If you’re anything like us, you probably expected Link to be able to fast travel right from the start of Tears of the Kingdom (and then got super confused when you couldn’t).

As you make your way around the Great Sky Island and complete the Shrines of Light for Rauru , you’ll pick up new abilities . After you complete the three shrines on the Great Sky Island — Ukouh Shrine , In-Isa Shrine , and Gutanbac Shrine — you’ll head to the Temple of Time to (try to) push open some doors.

Rauru will appear and explain that Link won’t be able to open the doors without visiting one more shrine. And it’s at that point that Rauru will unlock fast travel for you, allowing you to teleport to any shrine you’ve visited and, later, any Skyview Tower .

For even more flexibility with where you can fast travel, make sure to head to the Akkala Ancient Tech Lab to unlock the Travel Medallion .

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How to tame a horse in Zelda Tears of the Kingdom

Say neigh to walking.

The horses in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom are a great way to quickly traverse Hyrule's vast lands, allowing you to get to key areas while avoiding tough enemies.

You could use fast travel , but to take the scenic route and enjoy the views of Hyrule, you're going to need to learn how to tame a horse .

In this guide we'll explain how to tame the horses of Hyrule and how to keep them happy once tamed.

To tame a horse, you first need to locate one. Horses tend to roam in small packs on large open fields , but if you're looking for one fast, we'd recommend finding a stable. Run through the fields close to a stable and you should have a higher chance of finding a few horses, unless there are key structures or mountains in the way.

Link approaching a group of faraway horses in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.

When you find one, you have to crouch and sneak up on a horse to tame it , just like you had to in Breath of the Wild . It's very important that you sneak up from behind the horse, or it will get spooked and run away, or give you a nasty kick.

Link getting kicked by a horse he is trying to tame in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.

When you've successfully sneaked up beside the horse you want, press the 'A' button to mount it before it walks away , then keep pressing the 'L' button to soothe the horse so it doesn't throw you off. You'll know the wild horse is successfully tamed when it stops jumping.

Link crouching and sneaking up from behind on a horse he is trying to tame in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.

There's a whole variety of horses throughout Hyrule, so harder to tame than others. Solid-coloured horses are the toughest , so we'd recommend at first going after a horse with painted spots. Keep in mind that the spotted horses tend to have less stamina and speed though, so you might want to upgrade to a solid-coloured one at a later point.

Link registering a horse he has tamed at a stable in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.

Once you've tamed your horse, you'll want to take it to a stable so you can register it and ensure you can get it back should you be separated from it. Remember to also sometimes soothe your horse as your ride , building your bond with it so it doesn't disobey your commands in the future.

After you've tamed your first horse, you're going to need to learn about the new Pony Points system . And one horse you don't have to tame at all is Epona - Link's famous steed - but you'll need a BOTW save or the correct TOTK Amiibo first.

How to Find, Tame, and Care for Horses and Mounts in Zelda: Breath of the Wild

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It’s not hard to find a horse in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, but taming one can be a bit tricky.

This guide will teach you how to what you need to know about horses in the acclaimed Nintendo Switch game, including where to find some of Hyrule’s best steeds, how to care for them, and what to do if you accidentally get one killed (hey, it happens to the best of us).

Where to Find Horses

Wild horses are throughout Hyrule, but there are some areas where you are more likely to find them. The most common place where horses congregate is in open plains areas, such as Central Hyrule Field or the grasslands near the Dueling Peaks .

Every horse has four characteristics you’ll want to pay attention to:

Strength : This misleading stat determines a horse’s health (HP) in battle and not the amount of damage it can inflict on enemies.
Speed : Determines how fast your horse is. All horses can transition between 4 speeds: Walk, Trot, Canter, and Gallop.
Stamina : Affects the number of times you can “spur” your horse into a gallop. The star rating in this category determines how many spurs you can use, up to a maximum of 5. Spurs naturally regenerate over time.
Temperament : Horses come in “Gentle” and “Wild” temperaments.
Spotted horses are Gentle, which means they are easier to tame but typically have lower stats than Wild horses.
Solid-color horses have Wild temperaments and are much harder to tame. However, they generally have better overall stats than Gentle breeds.

How to Tame a Horse

Once you find a wild horse you like, the next step is taming them. The taming process requires a mix of stealth and patience on your part, as horses are skittish and will bolt if you approach them too fast.

Except for the game’s rarest horses (more on them below), the process for taming a horse is pretty straightforward.

Get behind the horse and press the Left Stick to crouch.

Once you’re close enough, press A to mount. Immediately begin tapping the L button rapidly to soothe the horse and prevent yourself from being bucked.

If your stamina runs out before you’re able to soothe a horse successfully, consider making elixirs or food that temporarily increase your stamina limit. You can also permanently increase your stamina by offering 4 Spirit Orbs to any Goddess Statue scattered around Hyrule’s towns and the Temple of Time.

Keep soothing the horse by pressing the L button every time it tries to go in a different direction than you want. You’ll occasionally see a grouping of hearts surround the horse’s head after soothing it, which indicates your bond with them is increasing.

If you’d like to save a horse you’ve tamed, ride it to the nearest stable. Approach the front counter and press ZL to target the owner.

DO NOT warp to a stable after taming a horse. Doing so will leave your horse behind.

Select Yes, please to register your horse.

The stable owner will ask if you're sure you want to register the horse. Select Yes .

The owner will ask for 20 rupees to cover the cost of the registration and a saddle and bridle. Select Yes .

You'll next have to name your horse. Type in the name and select Yes to confirm.

After confirming the registration, the owner will ask you what you want to do with your new horse. Select Take horse to keep riding or Board horse to keep it at the stable.

How to Care for and Customize Your Horse

You can register a maximum of five horses at a time and summon them from any stable in the game. However, you can only take one horse out at a time. Unlike other open-world games, you can’t instantly summon your horse from anywhere in Breath of the Wild. Pressing down on the D-Pad will cause Link to whistle and call his horse to him, but it won’t work if the horse is out of range.

The only way to summon a horse from anywhere in Breath of the Wild is to purchase the Champions’ Ballad DLC and complete a quest that unlocks the Ancient Saddle horse gear.

Additionally, you can customize a horse’s appearance by following these steps:

Travel to a stable and locate the NPC (non-player character) tending to the stable’s horses. Note that horse customization isn't available at every stable.

Approach the NPC on horseback, hold ZL to focus on them, and press A to initiate a conversation.

You’ll be asked if you want to change your horse’s gear or mane. Select “Yes, please!”

Scroll through the options and make a selection by pressing A . If you change your mind, you can always return to choose a different mane, saddle, or bridle.

If your bond with your horse is low, you won't be able to customize its gear or mane until it's stronger.

To increase your bond with your horse, continue to soothe it as you ride by pressing L and feed them treats like apples. To feed your horse, dismount, hold the food item in your hand and stand next to the horse’s mouth. The horse will automatically eat it after a few seconds.

How to Find the Best Horses in Breath of the Wild

As a rule of thumb, the best horses in Breath of the Wild are the ones with the best stats. Wild horse characteristics vary, but you’ll have a higher chance of finding one with good stats if you look in Upland Lindor, located near the Maag No’rah Shrine in Hyrule’s Ridgeland Region.

In addition to regular wild horses, there are several specialty mounts you can find:

Epona (Strength: 4 | Speed: 4 | Stamina: 4 | Temperament: Gentle) : Link’s iconic horse is arguably the best mount in Breath of the Wild, which makes it all the more disappointing that she can’t be obtained in-game by traditional means. The only way to acquire Epona is to scan a Super Smash Bros. Series Link or Twilight Princess Zelda 30th Anniversary Link amiibo . Unlike other wild and specialty horses, Epona doesn’t need to be tamed.
Royal White Stallion (Strength: 4 | Speed: 3 | Stamina: 5 | Temperament: Wild) : A noble steed said to be the descendant of Princess Zelda’s horse. It has a stamina rating of 5, and players can obtain it by completing “The Royal White Stallion” side quest, given by Toffa at Outskirt Stable.
Giant Horse (Strength: 5 | Speed: 2 | Stamina: - | Temperament: Wild) : A massive black horse with a red mane rumored to be a descendant of Gandondorf’s steed, the Giant Horse is in the Tabab Grassland. Like the Royal White Stallion, the Giant Horse is part of a side quest. Travel to the Mounted Archery Camp and speak to Straia to initiate “Hunt for the Giant Horse.” The Giant Horse has a strength rating of 5 (the highest possible rating) but no stamina. In other words, it’s a slow horse that can knock down nearly any enemy in its path.
The Lord of the Mountain : It's a mysterious, glowing horse that randomly appears at the top of Satori Mountain near a cherry blossom tree. The Lord of the Mountain only shows up when a green vertical beam of light shines from the mountain. This horse is tough to sneak up on and tame, and you can't register it at stables. But it makes up for this by being the fastest horse in the game, with unlimited stamina to boot.
Stalhorses : These undead skeletal steeds only appear at night and are typically accompanied by a Stalkoblin riding on their backs. Stalhorses cannot be registered at stables and disappear at 5:00 AM in-game time.

How to Revive a Horse

Sadly, your horse can die (either by your hand or an enemy’s), but the good news is there's a way to get them back. Visit the Horse God Malanya, and she’ll bring back your loyal steed (for a price):

Warp to Lake Tower or Ka’o Makagh Shrine , the latter of which is closer.

Cross the Horse God Bridge to the south, located just southeast of Nette Plateau .

Find the fairy fountain at the end of the road and speak to Malanya.

Pay her a one-time fee of 1,000 rupees to resurrect any deceased horses. You can only resurrect horses that had maximum affection for you.

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A few notable Horses have appeared in The Legend of Zelda series, the most notable of which being Epona , Link's Horse companion who appears in several The Legend of Zelda games following her debut in Ocarina of Time . Ganondorf 's steed is another notable Horse, which he can be seen riding in several cinematic cutscenes.

Horses in The Legend of Zelda series are descended from Dondons . [3]

1.1 Ocarina of Time
1.2 Majora's Mask
1.3 Oracle of Seasons / Oracle of Ages
1.4 Four Swords Adventures
1.5 The Minish Cap
1.6 Twilight Princess
1.7 Breath of the Wild
1.8 Tears of the Kingdom
2.1 The Legend of Zelda television series
2.2 The Legend of Zelda (Valiant Comics)
2.3 The Shadow Prince
2.4 A Link to the Past (Ishinomori)
2.5 Oracle of Ages (Himekawa)
3.1 Zelda's Adventure
3.2.1 Hyrule Warriors
3.2.2 Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity
5 Nomenclature
8 References

Characteristics [ ]

Ocarina of time [ ].

Horses can be found in Lon Lon Ranch , where they are raised as riding and jumping Horses. By day, the Horses are left outside to graze and gallop around the corral. At night the Horses are kept in the Stable with the Cows , where they are watched over by Ingo in Talon 's stead. The majority of Lon Lon Ranch's Horses resemble Kiger Mustang s . The Ranch also keeps a unique Horse named Epona , whom Malon is especially fond of. This wild Horse at first runs away from Link, but is quickly tamed and befriended when Malon teaches him " Epona's Song ."

Ocarina of Time also introduces horseback riding to the series, which allows Link to travel at faster speed and even jump over fences. Link can speed up the Horse he is riding by whipping it for up to six boosts, which appear on-screen as Carrots to indicate the Horse's Stamina . Link can also use the Fairy Bow to shoot Arrows while riding, which functions as his only weapon while on horseback. Horseback riding becomes available only when Link is an adult, and is mainly achieved by riding Epona once he obtains her.

When Link awakens seven years into the future, he learns that Ingo was granted Lon Lon Ranch by Ganondorf and is now abusing the Horses. [4] [5] Ingo lets visitors ride the Horses at the corral for a minute for a fee of Rupees . Initially Ingo will provide a different Horse for Link to ride, however Link can tame and ride Epona by playing "Epona's Song". Link can also challenge Ingo to a Horse race around the corral for a bet of Rupees. If Link beats him the first time, Ingo will demand a rematch and bets Epona on the race's outcome. If he is defeated the second time, Ingo keeps his promise by letting Link keep the Horse, but traps the both of them in by locking the gates. Link and Epona manage to escape by jumping over the Ranch's walls. Afterwards, Link can ride Epona anytime in Hyrule Field by playing "Epona's Song" to call her.

While Epona is mainly used as a faster method of travel, she is notably required to hunt for the Big Poes in Hyrule Field, as well as participate in the Horseback Archery Range at the Gerudo's Fortress . The host of the Mini-Game also owns a Horse, but will only let Link play if he brings his own.

Zelda and Impa ride a white Horse while escaping from Hyrule Castle as Ganondorf gives chase. Ganondorf also owns his own Horse, which is seen during his introduction by the Great Deku Tree , and when Ganondorf chases after Zelda and Impa. This Horse is said to be a solid black Gerudo stallion. [6] Phantom Ganon also rides a fake Horse that greatly resembles Ganondorf's Horse.

Majora's Mask [ ]

In Majora's Mask , Link rides a young Epona while searching for his missing friend, Navi . His Horse is soon captured and stolen by the Skull Kid after a confrontation, prompting a chase through the woods that ultimately leads Link to Termina . Link eventually finds Epona at Romani Ranch , and relearns " Epona's Song " from Romani . Majora's Mask features identical horseback riding to Ocarina of Time . Epona is even necessary to enter the Great Bay and Ikana Canyon due to the fences blocking the roads to these regions.

The Gorman Brothers own a pair of masked, dappled Horses they use to race Link at the Gorman Track , as well as to terrorize Cremia when she delivers Milk to Clock Town . During the escort mission, Link is given the task of defending her Wagon by shooting Arrows at the pursuing Gorman Brothers to keep them and their Horses at bay.

Oracle of Seasons / Oracle of Ages [ ]

Link can be seen riding an unnamed Horse in the opening of Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages . He rides this Horse to Hyrule Castle , where he finds the three pieces of the Triforce that teleport him to Holodrum in Oracle of Seasons or Labrynna in Oracle of Ages . The Horse is not seen again afterwards.

Four Swords Adventures [ ]

In Four Swords Adventures , the Links get to ride a pack of Horses in The Field stage. After safely escorting Malon to Lon Lon Ranch , Talon allows the Links to borrow his Horses to ride the rest of the way in gratitude. [7] These Horses are summoned by picking up a Carrot which instantly has the Links ride the Horses. [8] While riding the Horses, the Links turn invincible to all enemy attacks for a period of time. They are able to jump over fences and trample Grass and enemies while riding. The Links can continue riding if they pick up Carrots along the way.

Horses are also featured in the Tingle's Tower Mini-Game, Bucking Broncos .

The Minish Cap [ ]

In The Minish Cap , only one Horse is present, Epona , who is owned by Talon and Malon at Lon Lon Ranch, much like in Ocarina of Time . After Link helps the two of them find the Spare Key to their farm House, Malon brings Epona to Hyrule Town to sell Lon Lon Milk by cart.

Twilight Princess [ ]

Twilight Princess reintroduces horseback riding in a similar vein to Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask . Link's Horse is Epona , whom he uses to herd the Ordon Goats at the Ordon Ranch . Horseback riding has similar controls to the aforementioned games, as Link is able to kick Epona to speed her up for up to six speed boosts, which are indicated on-screen as spurs to display Epona's Stamina . Link can also fight enemies while on horseback using his Sword , as well as the Hero's Bow to snipe enemies. Link can call Epona anywhere in Hyrule Field by either finding and whistling into Horse Grass , or by using the Horse Call .

When Telma plans to escort Ilia and Ralis to Kakariko Village with Link's help, she drives a Horse to pull their Wagon . Link is given the responsibility of riding with them on Epona and clearing a safe path, by defeating the enemies along the way and making sure that the Wagon does not catch on fire.

Ganondorf's Horse returns in this game, which can first be seen during his introduction. Ganondorf rides this Horse during the second phase of the final boss battle, where Link must ride after him on Epona while Zelda aims her Bow at him. Phantom Rider , riding ghostly Horses, also chase after Link during this battle and attempt to knock him off.

Breath of the Wild [ ]

Link riding a Horse from Breath of the Wild

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Several Horses appear in Breath of the Wild . Link is able to ride Horses by sneaking up to them and jumping on their backs. Alternatively, Link may also land on a Horse's back from above. Once Link jumps onto a wild Horse's back, it will jump around wildly and attempt to knock Link off. Link must soothe the Horse until it accepts his control. Link's Stamina is drained while hanging onto the Horse and soothing it. It can vary for each Horse how long it takes to tame them, depending on their stats. After capturing, Horses can be brought to a Stable to registered for a fee of 20 Rupees to be able to board them for future use. Horses are also named once they are registered at a Stable. After registration, a Horse will have a Saddle and a Bridle . Link can take any registered Horse out from any Stable in Hyrule Kingdom. Registered Horses also respond when Link Flutes , running to Link if he is still in range.

When ridden, Horses will automatically avoid obstacles and follow paths. A Horse's affection for Link has a rating from 0 to 100; a Horse with a lower affection level will periodically buck, turn off-course, and otherwise rebel against Link's control while being ridden, requiring Link to soothe it in order to bring it back under control. Affection is increased by soothing a rebelling Horse, but can also be raised quickly by feeding the Horse Apples , Endura Carrots or Swift Carrots . At maximum affection, Horses will not rebel against Link unless directed into impassable terrain and can be dressed at certain Stables with Saddles and Bridles that Link has collected.

Link's registered Horses can die in battle, but can be resurrected at Malanya Spring in Faron . Here Link will meet the Horse God, Malanya , who in exchange for an Endura Carrot each will revive any of Link's deceased Horses as long as they had maximum affection for Link. Horses also have random stats when caught, varying in speed, Stamina and strength. A Horse's Stamina stat determines how many speed boosts it has. When damaged, Horses partially lose their ability to boost, as shown by red flashing over the boost icon. Feeding an Endura Carrot to a Horse will give it three additional boosts that will remain present until they are used. Unlike in previous games, Link can mount his Horse from any angle.

Horses can damage enemies if they run through them. Link can jump off a Horse to initiate the slow-motion Bow and Arrow aiming effect. Bokoblins are also able to ride Horses, which they can use to attack Link. Should Link knock a Bokoblin off their Horse, he will be able to take it for himself without having to soothe it. Stalhorses can also be found and seen ridden by Stalkoblins , which Link can also ride but cannot register at a Stable. Stalhorses will vanish when the sun rises at 5:00 AM. Link must take a picture of a Stalhorse and show it to Juannelle for the " Stalhorse: Pictured! " Side Quest . Several Side Quests require Link to capture and transport Horses. Link must capture and ride any Horse through the Gerudo Canyon to a Hylian named Zyle for the " Good-Sized Horse " Side Quest. Link must also capture and ride a Horse back to Dueling Peaks Stable before time runs out in the Hyrule Horse-Taming Competition for the " Wild Horses " Side Quest, given by Rensa .

A few special, one-of-a-kind varieties of Horses can also be obtained. Epona can be obtained with the first scan of the Super Smash Bros. series Link amiibo or the Twilight Princess Link amiibo with the amiibo (Rune) Rune . Epona has high yet balanced stats of 4 in speed, Stamina and strength. The White Horse , a royal Horse that is said to be the descendant of Princess Zelda 's Horse from a century prior, can be found near Sanidin Park Ruins . Link must find and capture this legendary Horse for " The Royal White Stallion " Side Quest, given by Toffa at Outskirt Stable . The White Horse has a Stamina of 5, the highest possible Stamina. The Giant Horse , a massive black Horse with a red mane, can be found in the Taobab Grassland. Link must find and capture this Horse for the " Hunt for the Giant Horse " Side Quest, given by Straia at the Mounted Archery Camp . The Giant Horse has zero Stamina and therefore cannot boost, but it has a strength of 5, the highest possible strength. The Lord of the Mountain , also known as Satori, is a Horse-like Spirit that can be found on Satori Mountain when it glows green. The Lord of the Mountain cannot be registered at a Stable, but it has very high speed and unlimited Stamina. Normal Horses with the highest speed, Stamina and strength can be found in Upland Lindor . [9] There is also Link's default Horse which appears in the trailers and official art. It has black hooves and a black mane, a white streak on its nose and white, fluffy hair on around its hooves, a black nose and overall brown fur. It has 4 in strength and 3 for the stamina and speed. It will automatically spawn if Link didn't register any Horses before fighting Dark Beast Ganon .

The Master Cycle Zero is a Divine Beast with a unicorn motif, designed for the hero that completes Monk Maz Koshia 's trials. Though it is actually a motorcycle made of Sheikah technology, the Master Cycle Zero is classified as Horse by Konba if Link uses it during the Footrace Mini-Game.

Tears of the Kingdom [ ]

Horses return in Tears of the Kingdom , including any saved Horses from the Nintendo Switch version of Breath of the Wild imported into the game. All mechanics for capturing horses are the same as in the prior game (and listed above).

In addition to using Bows on horses, Link has the ability to use Spears while riding. While on horseback, Link will spin his spear above him and will use it to swing it at enemies. [ verification needed ]

A new mechanic of "Pull" is added to horses. Ranging from 0 to 5 stars, pull indicates the horse's capability of towing objects. Any horses may be upgraded (in terms of their statistics) at any point in time by visiting Malanya near East Akkala Stable . Malanya requires particular foodstuffs in order to enhance your horse, which seem to be the same between horses. The following table depicts these upgrade materials:

A few special, one-of-a-kind varieties of horses can also be obtained. Epona can be obtained with the first scan of the Super Smash Bros. series Link amiibo or the Twilight Princess Link amiibo with the amiibo power. Epona, yet again, has balanced stats of 4 in speed, stamina and strength, but notably cannot be upgraded. The Giant White Stallion can also be obtained at the same position as Malanya from Breath of the Wild, with 5 strength, 2 speed, and no stamina or pull. The Giant White Stallion also cannot be upgraded. Zelda's Golden Horse can be obtained through a quest at the Snowfield Stable . The Golden Horse can be upgraded, and has base stats of 4 in strength and speed, 3 in stamina, and 2 in pull.

Returning from Breath of the Wild, the Giant Horse can also be found on the right peninsula of Hateno Bay, down the road from Purah's laboratory. The Royal White Stallion can also be found atop the cliffs north of Skull Lake.

In other media [ ]

The legend of zelda television series [ ].

In The Legend of Zelda TV series , Link rides a red mare named Catherine as his steed. She appears in the episodes " Cold Spells ," " That Sinking Feeling ," " Stinging a Stinger ," and " The White Knight ".

The Legend of Zelda (Valiant Comics) [ ]

In the The Legend of Zelda comics by Valiant Comics , Link's steed in The Legend of Zelda TV series, Catherine, makes a couple appearances in the comic. She appears briefly in " Missing in Action " and " Queen of Hearts ". Zelda also has her own steed, a white Horse named Storm who appears only in the comic's first issue.

The Shadow Prince [ ]

In The Shadow Prince , Link rides a Horse named Cloud , who appears prominently throughout the book as Link's helpful companion. Charles of Moria is also mentioned to have a Horse named Herald in one of the book's endings. His Horse is then revealed to actually be a giant, winged lizard. [10]

A Link to the Past (Ishinomori) [ ]

In the A Link to the Past comic by Shotaro Ishinomori , Ganondorf can be seen riding a Horse during his introduction as told by the talking Tree. Zelda is also seen riding a white Horse at the comic's end, when Link returns the Master Sword to its Pedestal . They part ways and Zelda rides off on her Horse.

Oracle of Ages (Himekawa) [ ]

In the Oracle of Ages manga by Akira Himekawa , a Horse named Puini appears as Sir Raven 's steed. It accompanies Sir Raven through all his travels. After the defeat of Ganon , Puini decides to accompany Link back to his own time.

Some unnamed Horses make an appearance. A farmer from the Hidden Village rides a Horse to tell Sir Raven about a riot at the Black Tower . When Ganon is resurrected, Queen Ambi leads her army against the monster atop a white Horse.

Spinoff appearances [ ]

Zelda's adventure [ ].

In Zelda's Adventure , a pair of Horses can be found outside of the White Steed Lodge at the Forest of Torian . These Horses cannot be interacted with.

Hyrule Warriors series [ ]

Hyrule warriors [ ].

In Hyrule Warriors , the Horse is a class of Weapon used by Link . This Weapon has Link ride various incarnations of Epona as she tramples their enemies, while Link attacks on horseback. In the original Hyrule Warriors , this Weapon is included with the Master Quest DLC Pack, and is available in-game in Hyrule Warriors Legends .

Epona also appears during Link's victory cutscene if he is equipped with the Hylian Sword class of Weapon. Ganondorf can be seen riding his own Horse during his encounter cutscene.

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity [ ]

Horses may be summoned by the Great Fairies in Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity .

Although actual Horses do not appear in The Adventure of Link , a boss called Mazura has the head of a Horse. Rebonack also rides a hovering, iron Horse during the first phase of its boss battle.
While Horses do not physically appear in The Wind Waker , a couple of Horses are depicted in the game's prologue intro. One Horse is depicted being ridden by the Hero of Time ; this Horse is implied to be Epona.
During development for Breath of the Wild , the developers took special care in designing the behavior of Horses for the game, specifically enabling them to dodge Trees in their path. This is because real-world horses don't run into trees very often. [11]

Nomenclature [ ]

Gallery [ ].

The white Horse ridden by Zelda in Ocarina of Time 3D

The Horse ridden by Ganondorf in Ocarina of Time 3D

The Horse ridden by Ingo in Ocarina of Time 3D

The Gorman Brothers riding their masked Horses from Majora's Mask

The unnamed Horse from the opening of Oracle of Seasons

A panel showing a Horse from The Wind Waker

Link sneaking up to a Horse from Breath of the Wild

A Bokoblin on a Horse from Breath of the Wild

A registered Horse from Breath of the Wild

Link and a Bokoblin battling on horseback from Breath of the Wild

A Horse after being struck by an ice-based attack from Breath of the Wild

Ganondorf riding his Horse from A Link to the Past comic by Shotaro Ishinomori

Zelda riding away on her Horse in the A Link to the Past comic by Shotaro Ishinomori

How to Keep a Horse in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

The horse mechanic is making a return in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Capturing a wild horse is not an easy task, and there is a high chance you will fail many times before you succeed. For those who finally manage to catch a mount, you may wonder how exactly you can keep your horse in Tears of the Kingdom . Luckily, we can answer that important question for you.

Registering a Horse in Tears of the Kingdom

Although you may think capturing a wild horse is tiring enough, that is merely half of the process of acquiring a mount in Tears of the Kingdom. After you manage to stop the animal from bucking you off, you need to head toward the closest stable in the area.

You should be able to see these buildings from a distance since they will let out puffs of smoke from their chimneys. No, you cannot fast-travel to the closest teleporting point because your half-wild horse won’t get teleported along with you. If you capture your mount at a remote location, then you can only ride that horse until you find a stable.

Usually, you must spend 20 Rupees when you want to register a mount at a stable. However, the owner will allow you to stable your first horse free of charge. You can know that the animal is officially your mount when it sports a saddle and other riding equipment.

Since all the stables in Hyrule are part of a group, you can take out your horse from any establishment you encounter. Sadly, you can only keep five horses in the game, and you must release one if you want to add another mount.

Besides going to a stable, you can also keep your horses at the Lookout Landing by talking to Lester . He will be standing beside three horses near one of the entrances. Do note that you won’t be able to access this feature during your first visit and must complete “ The Incomplete Stable ” side quest first.

If you don’t want to bother capturing and registering a wild horse, then you can consider acquiring Epona . Unlike other mounts, Link’s iconic horse will be completely docile the moment you get her. The downside is you need to spend extra bucks to purchase the Super Smash Brothers Link amiibo or the Twilight Princess Link amiibo.

That is the end of our guide on how to keep a horse in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom . Before you jump back into the game to catch your first mount, consider reading other Zelda content on Twinfinite first.

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The best horses in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

There are plenty of ways to roam the land of Hyrule in Breath of the Wild , but few are as well-developed as horse riding. Not only does the game let you tame a variety of horses found in the wild, but you can customize your horse by changing its saddle, bridle, and even its physical attributes. Toss in the ability to discover Malanya, the horse god, and there’s a lot to unpack with this down-to-earth travel method.

Taming wild horses

Customizing your horse, resurrecting your horse, where to find the rarest and best horses in breath of the wild.

However, not all horses are worth taming and adding to your stable. And since horse taming is a time-consuming task, it’s important to know the best horses in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild so you don’t waste your day chasing a steed that’s not much faster than Link.

Here’s a look at the best horses in Breath of the Wild , including tips on how to customize your horse, how to resurrect your horse, and where you’ll find the rarest horses in Hyrule.

The Royal Horse

The Royal Horse — descended from Princess Zelda’s personal steed from a century ago — can be found on Safula Hill to the west of central Hyrule Field, across the Regencia River. If you can’t find it just by looking around, grab the side quest from Toffa at the Outskirt Stable.

These skeletal horses can occasionally be found with skeletal enemies on their backs at night. A surefire location is the eastern part of North Tabantha Snowfield in Hebra to the northwest. Look near the North Lomei Labyrinth. A woman at the Snowfield Stable will pay you for a picture of one.

Giant Horse

This gigantic horse — two times the size of a normal steed — is often found holding a horse conference in the Taobab Grassland, south of the starting plateau. A researcher near a campfire to the west of Highland Stable, just across Menoat River, will give you a side quest to bring him the giant horse.

You will likely discover a pack of sand seals while traveling in the Gerudo region. To survive in this environment, you’ll need to utilize cooling clothes or take a heat-resistant elixir because the area is hot. It’s best to approach the seals with a bit of stealth; Sneak up to them and slip a rope around them. We recommend approaching them from a higher elevation and then gliding over to the seals. We prefer this particular strategy because the seals have immaculate hearing and will likely hear your footsteps long before you get near them.

Other wildlife

You aren’t limited to riding horses. If you want, you can try to ride deer or even bears. You can technically try to sneak up and ride any new animal you encounter to see if you can tame them enough to travel with them.

The Lord of the Mountain

The hands-down most astonishing horse in this game is the Lord of the Mountain. Appearance-wise, it resembles a larger version of the glowing blue rabbits you may have spotted in the forest. This horse can be seen at night on Satori Mountain. To find the mountain, look for a glow over its crest similar to the Northern Lights. It’s located west of Hyrule Field, close to the royal horse. It won’t be an easy task to train the Lord of the Mountain. You also won’t be able to keep the horse for long, either. Stable hands will quite literally run you down to warn about the “curses” the horse will bring. We still think finding the horse is worth it for just a single night of racing across the plains with this wild animal.

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" These can most often be found on plains. Their usefulness as transportation has made them valuable since ancient times. That said, wild horses do tend to get spooked and run off when approached, so if you're looking to snag one, it's best to sneak up on it. "

In Breath of the Wild , horses (001 in the standard Breath of the Wild Hyrule Compendium ) can be found throughout Hyrule . They can most frequently be found in wide open fields, such as in Hyrule Field or in the Faron Grasslands , but can also be found on mountains, snowfields, and even coastlines. Some horses can be found wild, and these ones tend to stay on flat, wide plains. Others are found with Bokoblins on horseback, these ones can generally be found in more varied landscapes. In order to ride horses, Link must sneak up on one, mount it, and may have to tame it at the cost of stamina.

1 Taming and Bonding
2.1.1 High-Tier Horses
3 Registering
4.1 Special Horses Route Maps
4.2 Recovering Horses
5.1 Mane Styles
5.2 Horse Gear

Taming and Bonding

Horses with two-toned bodies (as well as the amiibo-exclusive Epona & solid pink or light brown horses) are "Gentle" and require no stamina to tame, however, they are the ones that usually have lower quality stats. Horses with solid-coloured bodies tend to have better stats, and some can be considered among the best horses in the game, but are "Wild" and must be soothed.

Soothing horses is done by the number of button presses to soothe it:

Most horses and other tameable animals (deer and bears) require 15 presses.
Horses with 4 stars for their speed stat require 18 presses.
The White Horse , and the horse having 5 stars for its strength and stamina stats, require 25 presses.
The Giant Horse requires 30 presses.

These presses should ideally be performed starting from when the stamina gauge is full, so that the horse becomes easier to soothe.

Bonding is measured in a scale of 100 points. The higher the bond, the more obedient the horse is to Link. A horse with a high bond will travel along roads without needing direction from Link. There are three ways to bond with a horse:

One can soothe a horse after a gallop, which increases the bond by 3 points;
One can soothe a horse after it deviates from the path and one regains control, which increases the bond by 5 points;
One can feed the horse, which will give 10 points per item.

There is no way to decrease Link's bond with the horse.

There are two different types of horses in the game depending on their temperament , namely Gentle and Wild. Gentle horses tend to have less favourable stats, while Wild horses tend to have ones that are more so. Their stats can be classified like this:

Strength - How many hit points the horse has / how much damage it can take before dying;
Speed - How fast the horse is;
Stamina - How many spurs the horse has (how many times they can gallop without recovering);
↑ There are no ★★★ strength Wild horses

Herd Behavior

Horse herds of 3-4 individuals have different characteristics depending on the location. As noted in the image, 40% of herds will have a fourth horse.

In every herd of wild horses, there will be one horse that is the leader, and the rest are considered followers. In general, the leader will have stats superior to the followers, and it will always have a wild temperament.

To distinguish the leader from the followers, pay attention to their behaviour. When the leader walks in any direction, all other horses will also follow that direction. For this reason, seldom is the leader not in the front of the herd. However, when a follower is the first to walk, no other horses will respond to its movement. This is corroborated when the leader begins to walk, and the follower who strayed from the herd is summoned to the original position.

There are four types of herds:

Note: Horses are sorted by Temperament and Statistics (Strength/Speed/Stamina)

Horses ridden by Bokoblins are always Gentle and already have a bond of 100. They either have Strength/Speed/Stamina of 2/2/2 (150hp), 2/2/3 (150hp), or 1/3/2.

High-Tier Horses

Horses in the game spawn in groups of 3 or 4, as detailed in the Herds section.

The best horses in the game (of the Wild variety) belong to the Type 4 Herd and can be found in Upland Lindor and the Taobab Grasslands . The horses that can be found there range from:

Note that the 5/3/5 horse requires 25 presses of the soothe button to tame, so take that into consideration.

The horse's gear doesn't affect its health points and doesn't protect the horse. Also, a horse's health cannot be restored by feeding it. Health can be restored if a save file is reloaded, or by boarding the horse back into a stable.
Feeding the horse apples serves only to augment its bond to Link. It serves no other purpose.
Neither gentle horses nor Epona rear when their spurs are spent, only slowing to a trot.
Ramming enemies with the horse (while galloping) produces 30hp attack, while attacking with melee weapons while on horseback doubles the weapon's attack output.
The Giant Horse can actually trample enemies at a mere trot, unlike other horses.
The Giant Horse cannot gallop, but has the fastest canter in the game at 14.8m/s.
Epona 's gallop lasts longer than any other horse.
Horses will follow roads marked on the map, but might deviate if not at maximum bond, or if galloping. They will follow roads regardless of whether the horse is registered at a stable. However, horses may not follow tributary small paths that don't appear in the map.
The horse's stamina can be enhanced with two additions. The Ancient Bridle adds two extra spurs, and feeding the horse an Endura Carrot gives it three temporary spurs .
Lynels will take heed of Link while on horseback, but won't attack unless they're approached. They may still brandish their weapons and bows in some cases. As such, the faster Link rides away from them, the better.

Registering

To keep a horse, Link must register the horse at a Stable . To register a horse, Link must name him, and pay a fee of 20 Rupees . Only five horses may be registered at time; to register a new horse once the limit has been reached, one must be let go; it's stated by the given Stable attendant that the let go horse will join other regular horses at the stable. After a horse has been registered, it can be named and is equipped with a saddle and bridle. A registered horse's location is marked on the world map and it can be whistled for as long as it is within hearing distance.

If the horse is equipped with the Ancient Saddle , whistling will instantly teleport it next to Link, no matter the distance, as long as it is a place where a horse is allowed to exist within the game - horses cannot enter the Gerudo Desert , or the burning areas of Eldin .

After registering the horse, its stats can be viewed while boarded at the stable. For each horse, its strength, speed, stamina, and temperament is documented. Also recorded is the horse's bond with Link.

Link cannot take out more than one registered horse at a time, as the Stables' personnel will board any registered horse that's outside. As such, multiple registered horses can be geared with the same bridle and saddle (i.e. if they're all regular horses, they can all be geared with the Ancient Bridle and Ancient Saddle ).

Horses are the only mounts that can be registered at stables. No other creature can be kept this way, be it animal or supernatural being. Mounts that cannot be registered include:

Mountain Bucks ;
Mountain Does ;
Honeyvore Bears ;
Grizzlemaw Bears ;
Stalhorses ;
Lord of the Mountain .

Special Horses and Other Considerations

In addition to the standard wild horses, a few special horses can be found in Hyrule: the Giant Horse , the White Horse , the Lord of the Mountain , and the Stalhorse . The giant and white horses can be registered while the other two cannot. As mentioned in the previous section, other tameable animals like deer and bears can be ridden to the stables, but cannot be registered either.

Link's Horse is a special average horse found in various Type 3 Herds. It's the horse depicted in the Hyrule Compendium entry, the horse that Link rides in flashbacks, and the horse given to Link during the fight against Dark Beast Ganon if no other horses are registered, or are all boarded. Unlike other special horses, it doesn't have its own entry in the Compendium.

Epona cannot be found within Breath of the Wild , but may be obtained when the player scans certain amiibo. A Super Smash Bros. Link or Twilight Princess Link amiibo will always drop Epona on the first scan. Only one Epona per amiibo can exist in the world at a time; if Epona despawns before being registered, or if she is released from the stable, the same amiibo may randomly drop Epona again with very low probability. However, Epona can be received multiple times from different amiibo, and each Epona received may be registered, making it possible to have more than one Epona in Breath of the Wild . Epona has her own saddle and bridle that cannot be changed, and her bond with Link is already maxed out.

As shown in the picture, places with limited movement/light can be accessed with horses, like the Korok Forest and the Thyphlo Ruins . However, due to the way Link holds torches , bringing horses to places like the Lost Woods can start fires on the tall grass, necessitating travel by foot; regardless, horses are not subject to the maze of the Lost Woods, so they will respond to being called and come close to Link.

Other places are off-limits to horses. Due to environmental impediments, horses cannot be taken to or summoned in either Death Mountain or the Gerudo Desert . As such, neither of these locations have Stables .

Special Horses Route Maps

Horse route between Upland Lindor and the Tabantha Stable , pertinent for the High-Tier Horses

Horse route between Taobab Grassland and the Highland Stable , starting from the Owa Daim Shrine ; pertinent for both the Giant Horse and the High-Tier Horses

Route for the White Horse between Safula Hill and the Outskirt Stable

Recovering Horses

Horses can become stuck on crevices, on the sides of mountains and cliffs, or in bodies of water with no way out. In those cases, speaking with the attendant at stables will recover the horse from said places. Otherwise, the only alternative is for the horse to wear the Ancient Saddle , which can make the horse teleport next to Link.

Horses can be killed by the player or during combat, but unlike other animals, they drop no loot. Registered horses that have been killed can be revived by the Horse God Malanya at Malanya Spring in south Faron once unlocked, or simply by reloading from the last save.

Horses can be saved from falling to their deaths from great heights by freezing them mid-air with Ice Arrows or other ice weapons. This will cause them to fall as a temporarily unbreakable solid block, preventing their deaths. Alternatively, teleporting mid-air while falling and then heading to a stable to retrieve it, or using the aforementioned Ancient Saddle, will bring the horse back to safety.

Customization

Horses can be customized at a variety of Stables, including the Outskirt Stable , but their bond with Link must be at max before this can be carried out. Every horse except the Giant Horse and Epona can change their saddles and bridles , which can be obtained in different locations around Hyrule.

Additionally, Link has the option to change the style of his horse's mane , if he so desires. There are ten styles, listed below:

Mane Styles

Normal (Default)

French Braided

Long Purple

Traveler's Bridle

Traveler's Saddle

Knight's Bridle

Knight's Saddle

Royal Bridle

Royal Saddle

Extravagant Bridle

Extravagant Saddle

Monster Bridle

Monster Saddle

Ancient Bridle

Ancient Saddle

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