Ocarina of Time Epona Quest: Difference between revisions

==Learning Epona's Song==

After [[Link]] first visits [[Castle Town]], acquires the [[Lon Lon Egg]] from [[Malon]], and wakes up [[Talon]], this will trigger Malon to return to [[Lon Lon Ranch]] in the center of [[Hyrule Field]]. During the daytime, speak to Malon who is in the center of the corral at the ranch. Chat with her multiple times until she mentions a song that her mother wrote.{{Ref|OOT|1062|Malon}} Then pull out your [[Fairy Ocarina]] and Malon will teach you Epona's Song.

==Return to Lon Lon Ranch==

Ridge Epona and use her to jump both of the fences by pressing A shortly before you reach them. They'll give you 20 Rupees in total, earning you back more than what you paid to ride in the first place. After time has expired, pay Ingo to ride again. This time target him while riding Epona and he'll offer a chance to race him around the corral for a cost of 50 rupees.{{Ref|OOT|1044|Ingo}} Accept his challenge to a race when you think you're ready. You have to do this while riding Epona, as the other horses are just too slow to beat him.

==Horse Race==

After you defeat Ingo, he'll challenge you to a second race, this time offering you a chance to keep the horse if you win. This time he's a little more vicious and will try to cut you off as soon as you get close. Just wait until you see a good chance and run by him. I recommend trying to take a lead early and keep your pace in front of him.

==Escaping Lon Lon Ranch==

After beating Ingo at both races, he'll lock you in the ranch so you can't leave. You can get out very easily though, simply get a running start and jump either the fence, or any of the shorter walls on any side. You'll then witness a short triumphant clip of Epona jumping out of Lon Lon Ranch.

==Obstacle Course==

When you enter Lon Lon Ranch afterwards, Ingo will once again be a timid ranch worker and Malon will recognize you. She will now run a mini-game where you can race around the track with Epona, hopping over some fences. You have to complete two laps around in less than 50 seconds. It's actually a little challenging and might take a few tries. If you successfully complete it in time, you will win a [[Link's Cow|Cow]]! Yes, an actual Cow.{{Ref|OOT|1137|Malon}} It will now appear at your old house in Kokiri Forest. How exactly it was carried up there is another question...

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