Zelda Tears of the Kingdom: How to catch and register a horse

Here's all you need to know to get your first horse in Tears of the Kingdom

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is an absolutely massive game. The Kingdom of Hyrule was huge in Breath of the Wild, but believe us, there’s so much more ground to cover than ever. You can cover that ground in a variety of vehicles, but hey, how about a good ol’ reliable horse?

In this guide, we’re breaking down how you can catch and register a horse of your own easily in Tears of the Kingdom. This’ll make getting around Hyrule’s ground level much easier, though if you want to experiment, there are far more interesting ways of getting around in this game…

Read on for everything you need to know to get your first horse in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.

For more Zelda guides and tips, like how to find and activate all Skyview Towers, or an explanation of all Zonai Devices, make sure to read our full Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom walkthrough.

How to get a horse – Zelda: TOTK

Sneak up on a horse in the wild, jump on it, and try not to fall while taming it

The very easiest way to get a horse in Tears of the Kingdom is to simply take one from an enemy. Explore the world a bit, and you’ll inevitably come across Bokoblin enemies riding horses. These horses are tamer than others, so you can shoot off the Bokoblin and jump on the horse yourself before riding into the distance.

The intended way to get a horse, mind, is to catch one yourself. Again, as you explore the world, you’ll come across wild horses lingering in fields. If you sneak up to them, you can jump on and attempt to tame them. Luckily, crouching and dashing is easier in this game, so you can do that to quickly and silently catch up to wild horses – though stealth boosts also help.

Some horses are more stubborn than others

Once you get close, press A to mount them, and then repeatedly press L to Soothe them. Stronger horses will fight you for longer, and you’ll need the Stamina to stay on them. Or you can use Stamina recovery items mid-struggle.

How to register a horse – Zelda: TOTK

Stables let you register horses for a fee

Registering a horse is pretty simple as long as you know where to go. You can find Stables around Hyrule, and this is where you do pretty much everything in regard to horses. Take a horse to the front desk and talk to the receptionist while mounted (target with ZL and then press A) and you’ll be given the option to register your horse. It also costs a 20 rupee admin fee.

Once your horse is registered, it will heed your whistles, and you’ll always be able to recover it at a stable, no matter where you leave it in the world.