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Horses make their long-awaited comeback inThe 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 aroundCartif 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.
Updated August 01, 2025, by Alexis Renae Campbell:The entries for Ganon’s Giant Horse and Zelda’s White Horse are now changed to reflect in-game locations when players are specifically playing on consoles without a previous Breath of the Wild save.
Finding Horses
There is a countless number of horses in Hyrule, and any can be yours through dedication and know-how.
From the beginning, you can findWild Horsesgrazing inwide, open areasin most regions. They are themost prominent type of horse, and while they can be found in just about any area large enough, there area few good locationsto search for companions in the early game:
You cantame any wild horse by sneaking upon them,jumping onwith A, andcalming themby mashing L. So long as you have the stamina to tame them, they will calm down, and you cantake the calm horse to any stableto register them.
You can haveup to ten horseswith max Pony Points.
There are alsorideable creatureslike 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 tostrengthen your bondswith your friend. Increasing your bond will make your horselisten to you more, making it easier to ride across the vast lands of Hyrule.
To increase bonds with a horse, you can either:
Unique Horses
There are alsounique horsesto discover and board at your local stable. Each of these will requirespecial circumstances to be met or locations to be uncovered, and there areno others like them.
These horses also boast some of thehighest stats,making them highly valuable for your adventure.
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 theMini Stable questat 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)
If playing on a console with a Breath of the Wild save on which this horse has been registered at a stable, you may transfer this horse into your Tears of the Kingdom save.
If playing without a compatible Breath of the Wild save, you can find this horse roaming on the peninsula between Hateno Bay and Deepback Bay. Must be tamed. Requires high stamina.
Zelda’s White Horse
If playing without a compatible Breath of the Wild save, you can find this horse roaming in a herd on the grassy plain on the cliffside above and north of Skull Lake in Deep Akkala. Must be tamed.
Stables - All Basic Features
Once you get your mitts on a horse, you’ll want totake them to a stable.
Stables arehub areasscattered across Hyrule where you can enjoy avariety 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 are18 stable locations, and visiting all but two of them will grant you one Pony Point.
Available only after finishing the quest: “The Incomplete 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.
Lanayru Wetlands, East of Hylia River and Rebonae Bridge.
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.
Gerudo Canyon/Hyrule Field Border, Across Diggdog Suspension Bridge.
Gerudo Canyon Stable
Gerudo Canyon, Northeast of Gerudo Desert Gateway. Pony Point but no services.
Horse Customization
There arenumerous optionsfor customizing your horse in Tears of the Kingdom.From manes and tails to tack sets,you’ll have your hands full of choices as youcash in your Pony Points and continue to explore Hyrule.
The Giant Stallions (White or Black) cannot be customized in either tack or mane.
Long Purple Mane
Pony Points
Pony Points arepoints that go toward rewardsyou can claim for you and your horses. For a certain number of Pony Points, you canredeem them in stages at the book on the counterinside every stable.
Pony Pointscan be earned by:
Unique rewards can be gained until you reach 40 Pony Points(the 50 percent-off ticket). Afterwards, all rewards will interchange betweenEndura Carrotand Sleepover Tickets every five points.
Pony Points can also be gained frommini 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.
Traveler’s Saddle and Bridle
16 Points
Mane Restyling Service
Color and braid your horse’s mane and tail; new customization feature.
Knight’s Saddle and Bridle
Extravagant Saddle and Bridle
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.
Upgrading And Reviving Horses - Malanya, The Horse God
Malanya returnsin Tears of the Kingdom to helpprotect and reviveyour beloved equine companions.
For theprice of specific and complicated meals,you canincrease the stats of your horse,like increased strength and speed. Andfor oneRoasted Endura Carrot, you can revive a deceased horseregardless 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 totravel to the Deep Akkala regionin the far northeastern corner of the Hyrule map. She restsbehind the East Akkala Stable on Bloodleaf Lake.
However, after you find her, you’ll have tolure 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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