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===Notes===
===Notes===
[[File:Horse Stamina - BotW Wii U.png|thumb|250px|Horse with maximum additional stamina - three spurs from eating an [[Endura Carrot]], two spurs from [[Ancient Bridle]].]]
* 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.
* 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.
* Feeding the horse [[apple]]s 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 halting.
* Ramming enemies with the horse produces 30hp attack, while attacking with melee weapons while on horseback doubles the weapon's attack output.
* Ramming enemies with the horse produces 30hp attack, while attacking with melee weapons while on horseback doubles the weapon's attack output.
* The [[Giant Horse]] cannot gallop, but has the fastest canter in the game at 14.8m/s.
* The [[Giant Horse]] cannot gallop, but has the fastest canter in the game at 14.8m/s.
* No horse will follow roads while galloping at full speed, so they have to be manually guided. They have to return to canter to follow roads again.
* [[Epona]]'s gallop lasts longer than any other horse.
* The horse's stamina can be enhanced with two additions. The [[Ancient Bridle]] adds two extra spurs, and feeding the horse [[Endura Carrot]]s gives it three temporary spurs.
* Horses will follow roads marked on the map while at full gallop as long as their bond is maxed out regardless of whether the horse is registered at a stable, but may deviate if going too fast. However, even at light canter, they may not follow tributary small paths that don't appear in the map.
* To date, no wild horse in the game has ever been found to have 5-star stats in all Strength, Speed and Stamina gauges (though the [[Lord of the Mountain]] is assumed to have perfect stats, it cannot be registered in a stable, so its stats are not visible).
* The horse's stamina can be enhanced with two additions. The [[Ancient Bridle]] adds two extra spurs, and feeding the horse [[Endura Carrot]]s gives it three [[Temporary Stamina|temporary spurs]].
* To date, no wild horse in the game has ever been found to have 5-star stats in all Strength, Speed and Stamina gauges.
* [[Lynel]]s will take heed of Link while on horseback, but won't attack unless they're approached. They may wield their weapons and bows in some cases. As such, the faster Link rides away from them, the better.
* [[Lynel]]s will take heed of Link while on horseback, but won't attack unless they're approached. They may wield their weapons and bows in some cases. As such, the faster Link rides away from them, the better.


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==Special Horses and Other Considerations==
==Special Horses and Other Considerations==
[[File:Horse-at-the-Korok-Forest.jpg|thumb|250px|<center>Horses can be taken to places with difficult access like the [[Korok Forest]] as long as the terrain and environment allows it.</center>]]


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. Other tameable animals like stags and bears can be ridden to the stables, but cannot be registered either.
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. Other tameable animals like stags and bears can be ridden to the stables, but cannot be registered either.
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[[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.
[[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. 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.
[[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.


Horses can become stuck on crevices or on the sides of mountains and cliffs 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.
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 [[Torch (Breath of the Wild)|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.  


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 (Breath of the Wild)|Faron]] once unlocked.
Other places are off-limits to horses. Due to environmental impediments, horses cannot be taken to or summoned in either [[Death Mountain (Breath of the Wild)|Death Mountain]] or the [[Gerudo Desert (Breath of the Wild)|Gerudo Desert]]. As such, neither of these locations have [[Stable]]s.


Due to environmental impediments, horses cannot be taken to or summoned in either [[Death Mountain (Breath of the Wild)|Death Mountain]] or the [[Gerudo Desert (Breath of the Wild)|Gerudo Desert]]. As such, neither of these locations have [[Stable]]s.
====Special Horses Route Maps====


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File:White horse route.PNG|Route for the [[White Horse]] between [[Safula Hill]] and the [[Outskirt Stable]]
File:White horse route.PNG|Route for the [[White Horse]] between [[Safula Hill]] and the [[Outskirt Stable]]
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====Recovering Horses====
Horses can become stuck on crevices or on the sides of mountains and cliffs 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 (Breath of the Wild)|Faron]] once unlocked.
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==
==Customization==
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Additionally, Link has the option to change the style of his horse's '''mane''', if he so desires. There are ten styles, listed below:
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===
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File:Normal-mane.png|Normal<br />(Default)  
File:Normal-mane.png|Normal<br />(Default)  
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File:Long-purple-mane.png|Long Purple
File:Long-purple-mane.png|Long Purple
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===Horse Armor===
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File:Travelers-bridle.png|link=Traveler's Bridle|center|[[Traveler's Bridle]]
File:Travelers-saddle.png|link=Traveler's Saddle|center|[[Traveler's Saddle]]
File:Knights-bridle.png|link=Knight's Bridle|center|[[Knight's Bridle]]
File:Knights-saddle.png|link=Knight's Saddle|center|[[Knight's Saddle]]
File:Royal-bridle.png|link=Royal Bridle|center|[[Royal Bridle]]
File:Royal-saddle.png|link=Royal Saddle|center|[[Royal Saddle]]
File:Extravagant-bridle.png|link=Extravagant Bridle|center|[[Extravagant Bridle]]
File:Extravagant-saddle.png|link=Extravagant Saddle|center|[[Extravagant Saddle]]
File:Monster-bridle.png|link=Monster Bridle|center|[[Monster Bridle]]
File:Monster-saddle.png|link=Monster Saddle|center|[[Monster Saddle]]
File:Ancient-bridle.png|link=Ancient Bridle|center|[[Ancient Bridle]]
File:Ancient-saddle.png|link=Ancient Saddle|center|[[Ancient Saddle]]
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