Complete Guide To Horses In The Legend Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom

You will need horses to travel through these vast lands.

Horses make their long-awaited comeback in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, giving you the chance to scour Hyrule in search of your adventure-long partner in crime. With horses of all shapes and sizes to discover and ample customization options, you're certain to have a partner that matches your unique self.

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Beyond being able to lug you around, horses can now tug around carts if you save up enough points in the new Pony Points system. You can also now increase their stats to make them more versatile and hardy if you sweet-talk Malanya. The possibilities now with horses are greater than ever.

There is a countless number of horses in Hyrule, and any can be yours through dedication and know-how.

From the beginning, you can find Wild Horses grazing in wide, open areas in most regions. They are the most prominent type of horse, and while they can be found in just about any area large enough, there are a few good locations to search for companions in the early game:

You can tame any wild horse by sneaking up on them, jumping on with A, and calming them by mashing L. So long as you have the stamina to tame them, they will calm down, and you can take the calm horse to any stable to register them.

You can have up to ten horses with max Pony Points.

There are also rideable creatures like skeletal horses, deer, ram, and other such animals. However, you cannot register them at a stable to keep (though the reaction of the stable master may be worth the trip).

After registering a horse, you may wish to strengthen your bonds with your friend. Increasing your bond will make your horse listen to you more, making it easier to ride across the vast lands of Hyrule.

To increase bonds with a horse, you can either:

There are also unique horses to discover and board at your local stable. Each of these will require special circumstances to be met or locations to be uncovered, and there are no others like them.

These horses also boast some of the highest stats, making them highly valuable for your adventure.

Golden Horse

Gained during "Zelda's Golden Horse" quest.

Giant White Stallion

Found where the Horse God was located in Breath of the Wild at the end of Horse God Bride in Ibara Butte (southern Hyrule; Faron Region). Must be tamed. Requires high stamina.

Spot

Available after completing the Mini Stable quest at Lookout Landing.

Speak with Lester, the stablehand, to be given the "Spotting Spot" quest. This gelding/stallion will be located just south of Lookout Landing and in the grass slightly off to the right of the path. Must be tamed. Return to Lester and speak with him to gain permission to register him.

Epona

Unlocked via Twilight Link and Smash Brothers Link Amiibo. Can be summoned twice if you have both.

Ganon's Giant Horse (Black)

Only available if registered in Breath of the Wild and your save file is on the same system shared with Tears of the Kingdom.

Zelda's White Horse

Only available if registered in Breath of the Wild and your save file is on the same system shared with Tears of the Kingdom.

Once you get your mitts on a horse, you'll want to take them to a stable.

Stables are hub areas scattered across Hyrule where you can enjoy a variety of services and win rewards. They're landmarks to look for along your journey across Hyrule, and you'll find yourself returning to them often for various reasons.

You can enjoy the following services at almost all locations:

There are 18 stable locations, and visiting all but two of them will grant you one Pony Point.

Lookout Landing Mini Stable

Available only after finishing the quest: "The Incomplete Stable."

New Serenne Stable

Hyrule Ridge, North Hyrule Plain.

Tabantha Bridge Stable

Hyrule Ridge, South of Mt. Rhoam and East of Tanagar Canyon.

Lucky Clover Gazette

Tabantha Frontier, East of Rito Village. No Pony Points or services.

Snowfield Stable

Hebra Mountains, South Tabantha Snowfield.

Woodland Stable

Eldin Canyon, West of Pico Pond.

Foothill Stable

Eldin Canyon, West of Cephla Lake.

South Akkala Stable

Akkala Highlands, Kanalet Ridge.

East Akkala Stable

Deep Akkala, North Akkala Foothill.

Wetland Stable

Lanayru Wetlands, East of Hylia River and Rebonae Bridge.

Riverside Stable

Hyrule Field, Whistling Hill.

Dueling Peaks Stable

West Necluda, East of the Dueling Peaks and North of the Squabble River.

Hateno Pasture

Mount Lanayru, East of Hateno Village. No Pony Points or services.

Lakeside Stable

Faron Grasslands, Southwest of Floria Lake.

Highland Stable

Faron Grasslands, Fural Plain.

Outskirt Stable

Hyrule Field, Southwest of Aquame Lake.

Gerudo Valley Pass Mini Stable

Gerudo Canyon/Hyrule Field Border, Across Diggdog Suspension Bridge.

Gerudo Canyon Stable

Gerudo Canyon, Northeast of Gerudo Desert Gateway. Pony Point but no services.

There are numerous options for customizing your horse in Tears of the Kingdom. From manes and tails to tack sets, you'll have your hands full of choices as you cash in your Pony Points and continue to explore Hyrule.

The Giant Stallions (White or Black) cannot be customized in either tack or mane.

Stable Tack

Towing Harness (Choice of Bridle)

Traveler's Tack

Royal Tack

Extravagant Tack

Knight's Tack

Normal Mane

Long Mane

Mohawk Mane

French-Braided Mane

Floral Mane

Braided Mane

Long Red Mane

Long Blue Mane

Long Green Mane

Long Purple Mane

Pony Points are points that go toward rewards you can claim for you and your horses. For a certain number of Pony Points, you can redeem them in stages at the book on the counter inside every stable.

Pony Points can be earned by:

Unique rewards can be gained until you reach 40 Pony Points (the 50 percent-off ticket). Afterwards, all rewards will interchange between Endura Carrots and Sleepover Tickets every five points.

Pony Points can also be gained from mini stable quests given by patrons. For example, the woman outside Wetland Stable gives two Pony Points for killing monsters nearby.

3 Points

Towing Harness

Allows you to attach a harness through customization so your horse may pull wagons.

5 Points

Horse God Fabric

Fabric can be brought to the Hateno Dye Shop to reskin your Paraglider with a new design.

7 Points

Malanya Bed

Gain the ability to sleep in the Malanya bed for temporary health and stamina boosts and a chance to receive a message from Malanya.

10 Points

One Additional Stable Slot

Can keep one more registered horse.

13 Points

Traveler's Saddle and Bridle

New equipment set style for customization unlocked.

16 Points

Mane Restyling Service

Color and braid your horse's mane and tail; new customization feature.

20 Points

One Additional Stable Slot

Can keep one more registered horse.

23 Points

Knight's Saddle and Bridle

New equipment set style for customization unlocked.

26 Points

Extravagant Saddle and Bridle

New equipment set style for customization unlocked.

30 Points

One Additional Stable Slot

Can keep one more registered horse.

35 Points

One Additional Stable Slot

Can keep one more registered horse.

40 Points

50% Off Stable Fees

Reduces the price of lodging by half.

45 Points

x5 Sleepover Ticket

Stay once at a stable for free.

50 Points

x3 Endura Carrot

The cooking ingredients used give extra, limited stamina.

Clarification: Pony Points are cumulative. They are not spent when you receive a reward. Therefore, you only need five points to get the Horse God Fabric, not eight.

Malanya returns in Tears of the Kingdom to help protect and revive your beloved equine companions.

For the price of specific and complicated meals, you can increase the stats of your horse, like increased strength and speed. And for one Roasted Endura Carrot, you can revive a deceased horse regardless of how that horse passed (yes, even if it's your fault, but you will be judged by TheGamer staff; beware!).

To find Malanya, you'll need to travel to the Deep Akkala region in the far northeastern corner of the Hyrule map. She rests behind the East Akkala Stable on Bloodleaf Lake.

However, after you find her, you'll have to lure her out with an Endura Carrot. You can get this carrot by:

With Malanya found and your horses cozily boarded and cared for, you'll be able to take your companions on your adventure across Hyrule from beginning to end.

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