How to Get the Best Horse in Red Dead Redemption 2

The horse in Red Dead Redemption 2 is your constant companion and friend, with whom it's necessary to build a relationship, as then your alliance will be unbreakable. Today, we'll tell you everything about horses in Red Dead Redemption 2: how to choose them, where to buy, how to take care of them, how much they cost, and how to obtain the Arabian steed — the best horse in the game.

Stables can be found in every major settlement or city, recognizable by a special horseshoe marker. At the stable, you can not only buy or sell a horse, but also improve its gear, change its appearance and name, and also retrieve a horse you've lost during your adventures.

In Red Dead Redemption 2, you can have four horses, three of which will be at the stable. You can also find out all the information about a horse from the stable boy. He will tell you the breed of the horse, gender, speed, and other factors. You can also learn the maximum level available for your horse. Moreover, in the stable, you can buy food for your steed.

Also, at the stable, you can change horses. First, you need to save your current steed at the stable, then remove the saddle from it and place it on the horse you intend to travel with next.

The more locations and, accordingly, stables you unlock, the more breeds of horses and equipment for them you will be able to choose.

The cost of a horse depends on its characteristics and breed, so the price can vary.

There are a vast number of horse breeds and types in Red Dead Redemption 2. Some of them you can buy, and others you can catch in the wild and tame. In total, there are seven types of horses:

The choice of a horse is up to you. Of course, the most incredible steed in Red Dead Redemption 2 is the Arabian, but until you get it, you'll have to choose a horse depending on your needs.

If you often transport heavy carcasses and other items, you need a durable steed, and if you love to race through the Wild West at the highest possible speed, choose fast stallions. Escaping from bounty hunters on such a horse will be much more pleasant.

You can't ignore the issue of cleanliness when it comes to your horse. Remember to wash it, as this will strengthen your relationship with your steed. Moreover, a clean horse will be healthier and more durable.

If you don't have a brush, you can simply find a shallow lake and lead your horse about neck-deep into the water. This way, you'll wash off the dirt, and it will be clean again.

However, it's better to get a brush. To do this, you need to complete a mission called Exit Pursued by a Bruised Ego. At the end of this task, you will be able to get a special brush, with which you can clean your horse. It can also be found or obtained during your first visit to the horse shop.

Once you get the brush, you can select the necessary option for cleaning it during interaction.

Don't forget to feed your horse, as it not only helps it stay strong and healthy but also strengthens the bond between you. However, don't overfeed it just to gain its trust. An overfed horse will gain excess weight, which can harm its health.

The most nutritious feed will satisfy your horse's hunger for a longer time and give it more strength. Such food includes apples, hay, and oat cakes. You can also treat your horse with sugar cubes, peppermint candies, and reeds. They hardly satisfy hunger but will help increase trust.

By the way, if your horse dies, you can revive it. Use a Reviver Tonic, which can be found at stablekeepers or traders. It's best to always carry various tonics for reviving and restoring your horse's energy.

In the game, you can not only buy a horse but also find one in the wilds of the West. The map marks locations where you can encounter a horse of a certain breed.

To tame a wild horse, you need to throw a lasso over it. Then, once you manage to calm the horse, try to mount it and take it for a ride. Now for the last step. Remove the saddle from your horse and put it on the new one. Done! You've got a new steed in your «troop». Now it's time to build a relationship and take care of it.

The Arabian stallion is the best horse in Red Dead Redemption 2. It's fast, durable, and has a large health reserve. However, it's very expensive. You'll have to shell out $1250 to get such a horse.

On the other hand, you can find this breed of horse in the wild. The main thing is to know where to go. You'll need to head to Lake Isabella, located in the northwestern part of the map. The area is covered in snow, as it's the northern part of Mount Hagen. Be careful not to scare the horse away, then throw a lasso over it, calm it down, and saddle it.

You can call your horse using a whistle (the «up» arrow on the PS4 gamepad). This requires your steed to be within a certain distance from you, otherwise, it simply won't hear you. To increase the permissible distance, you need to raise the level of the horse's trust in you.

If the horse gets lost, you can find it in the stable, where it will be waiting for you.

To establish a trusting relationship with your horse, you need to spend time with it. Calm your horse when it gets scared, feed it, bathe it, swim with it, and walk with it. All these actions will help your horse bond with you.

Moreover, as your horse grows to trust you, its health and stamina will increase. Then, you will be able to call it from a longer distance. The more your horse trusts you, the deeper waters it can cross, and it will also stop being afraid of difficult terrains. Additionally, trust will help teach your horse to perform various complex movements. Over time, it will be able to rear up, move sideways, and execute other maneuvers.

In Red Dead Redemption 2, horses have three main attribute parameters: speed, acceleration, and health. To level up your horse, you need to spend time with it, strengthen your trusting relationship, and simply ride across the Wild West expanses. During this time, your four-legged friend's parameters will improve, and its level will increase.