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| image = [[File:Botw-link-horse.jpg]]
| image = [[File:Link Horse - BOTW art.png]]
| caption      = Concept art from '''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|Breath of the Wild]]'''
| caption      = Key art from '''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|Breath of the Wild]]'''
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| game = ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|Breath of the Wild]]''
| game = ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|Breath of the Wild]]''
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File:Oot-ganondorf-horse.jpg|Ganondorf's horse in ''Ocarina of Time''
File:Oot-ganondorf-horse.jpg|Ganondorf's horse in ''Ocarina of Time''
File:Tp-horseback.jpg|Link fighting some Bokoblins in ''Twilight Princess''
File:Tp-horseback.jpg|Link fighting some Bokoblins in ''Twilight Princess''
File:BOTW_The_Adventure_Begins.jpg|Link with a horse in ''Breath of the Wild'' artwork
File:Botw-horse.jpg|Link riding a horse in ''Breath of the Wild''
File:Botw-horse.jpg|Link riding a horse in ''Breath of the Wild''
File:Link riding an unregisted Horse.jpeg|thumb|Link is riding an unregistered Horse in ''Breath of the Wild''
File:Link riding an unregisted Horse.jpeg|thumb|Link is riding an unregistered Horse in ''Breath of the Wild''

Revision as of 15:22, June 25, 2020

Horse
Link Horse - BOTW art.png
Key art from Breath of the Wild

Games

Location

Ocarina of Time
Lon Lon Ranch
Majora's Mask
Romani Ranch
Breath of the Wild
Greater Hyrule

Key Characters

Horses are recurring animals in The Legend of Zelda series.

Appearances

Ocarina of Time

Horses can only be found in Lon Lon Ranch, either in the stable or out on the main field. As Child Link, they can be seen running around on the track. It is only possible to ride horses as an adult however. There are only two horses that can be ridden in Ocarina of Time, Epona, and one of the ranch horses during Ingo's Horse Race mini-game. Ganondorf has possession of a horse also, as can be seen in the opening sequence of the game and after Link has collected the three Spiritual Stones.

Majora's Mask

There are multiple horses seen in Majora's Mask, including Epona, Cremia's horse, and the horses belonging to the Gorman Brothers. Epona can be seen in the opening sequence of the game, before being stolen by Skull Kid. She is later found at Romani Ranch.

Twilight Princess

Only a few horses are present in Twilight Princess, Epona being one, along with Telma's horse, which can be seen during the escort mission to Kakariko Village. Epona can be ridden right from the get-go in this game, first getting action by herding goats for Fado during the opening portion of the game, and later on for a Piece of Heart. Twilight Princess is one of the only games in the series where Ganondorf seems to own a horse, being present during the horseback battle at the end of the game.

The Minish Cap

File:Epona.png

Epona returns once more in The Minish Cap, but this time she cannot be ridden by Link. She can be seen in Hyrule Town with Malon, after the door to the ranch house has been unlocked, carrying milk that is purchasable by Link.

Breath of the Wild

"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."

— Hyrule Compendium Entry

In Breath of the Wild, horses (001 in the Hyrule Compendium) can be found throughout Hyrule, particularly in fields such as Hyrule Field or the Faron Grasslands. In order to ride horses, Link must sneak up on one and then mount and tame it.

To keep a horse, Link must register the horse at a Stable. Only five horses may be registered at time; to register a new horse once the limit has been reached, one must be let go. 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.

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. 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. To bond with a horse, Link can feed the horse fruits (carrots are a favorite) and should also soothe the horse during a ride when it is particularly obedient.

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.

Epona cannot be found within Breath of the Wild, but may be obtained when the player scans certain amiibo. The Super Smash Bros. Link and the Twilight Princess Link amiibo will drop Epona on the first scan only. Other amiibo, such as the Super Smash Bros. Zelda amiibo, may drop Epona at random. She can only be received once per amiibo and must be registered at a stable in order for Link to keep her. 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.

Customization

Phanna offers to customize Link's horse

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; aside from those, the Royal Bridle and Saddle may only be worn by the White Horse. Additionally, Link has the option to change the style of his horse's mane, if he so desires. There are nine different styles, listed below:

Normal Mane Long Mane Mohawk Mane Braided Mane French-Braided Mane Floral Mane Long Red Mane Long Green Mane Long Blue Mane Long Purple Mane
Image
Normal-mane.png
Long-mane.png
Mohawk-mane.png
Braided-mane.png
French-braided-mane.png
Floral-mane.png
Long-red-mane.png
Long-green-mane.png
Long-blue-mane.png
Long-purple-mane.png

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