Mounts and Riding

Learn how to tame, stable, and ride horses and other creatures in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Get around Hyrule faster and discover the best mounts!

Hey there! So, Hyrule is HUGE, right? And while Link's legs are pretty good, getting around on foot can take ages. Luckily, you can get yourself some mounts – and not just horses! Riding is way faster than hoofing it, and it's a total game-changer for exploring.

Once you've snagged yourself a horse, you'll want to head to one of the many Stables scattered across the land. For a small fee of 20 Rupees, you can store your horse there. This lets you give it a custom name, get it a saddle and bridle, and best of all, you can summon that horse at *any* Stable in the world. Super handy!

So, how do you actually get a mount? It's all about stealth! You need to sneak up on a horse (or any other rideable creature) from behind. Get close enough, and you'll see a button prompt pop up. Press it, and you're on! Once you're riding, keep an eye on your mount. If it starts acting up and ignoring your commands, you'll need to press and hold the L button to soothe it. This is key to keeping it under control.

Now, if you're new to this whole taming business, I've got a pro tip for you: avoid the solid-colored horses, especially the black ones. They're super temperamental and will buck you off constantly. You'll be mashing that L button like crazy, and early on, your stamina just won't keep up. Instead, look for the spotted, multi-colored horses – the brown and white ones are usually the easiest to handle. They're much calmer, and while they might be a little stubborn with turning sometimes, they're way less likely to throw you off.

When you want to hop off your mount, just press down on the D-pad, and Link will whistle. Your horse will then trot over to you, no matter where it is!

Horses have a few different speeds you can use:

• Walking – This is your slowest pace, but it gives you the best control for navigating tricky spots.
• Canter – Hold down the run button, and your horse will pick up the pace.
• Gallop – Tap and then hold the run button to really fly. This is the fastest you can go!

While you're riding, you'll see a series of stars at the bottom of the screen. Think of this as your horse's stamina gauge. Each star lets you hit that gallop for a bit before it needs to recover. Pressing the gallop button uses up a star, but don't worry, they'll regenerate over time. If you burn through all the stars, your horse will slow down to a walk until its stamina refills.

Heads up: Horses can actually die! So, try your best to keep them away from dangerous enemies and sheer cliffs. Nobody wants to lose their trusty steed.

But hey, it's not just horses! You can also mount other creatures like Goats, Deer, and Elk. While you can't stable these guys, they're a fun diversion and still faster than walking if you're in a pinch. You can even hop on some hostile creatures, like a Stalhorse (those spooky zombie horses!) or even a Lynel. Just a heads-up, though – Lynels are pretty wild and won't let you stay on for long!