
<p>When playing <a href="https://gamerode.com/tag/minecraft/">Minecraft</a>, you will encounter various animals that can be tamed and bred to assist you during your gameplay. For example, ocelots can provide protection, parrots can help detect nearby mobs, and rabbits can assist in harvesting materials.</p>



<p>However, if you are in need of a mode of transportation, it is advisable to tame a horse. <a href="https://gamerode.com/tag/horse/">Horses </a>can enable you to travel faster and jump higher in the game. Nevertheless, there is a requirement to learn the process of taming a <strong>horse in Minecraft</strong> before you can ride it.</p>



<p>In this guide, we will provide you with all the necessary information on finding horses, taming them, and controlling them using saddles.</p>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-how-to-find-a-horse-in-minecraft">How to Find a Horse in Minecraft</h3>



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<p>When playing Minecraft, horses can often be spotted in Plain and Savanna Biomes, freely wandering around in small groups of about six horses.</p>



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<li>Savanna.</li>



<li>Savanna Plateau.</li>



<li>Sunflower Plains.</li>



<li>Villages.</li>



<li>Windswept Savanna.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-how-to-tame-a-horse">How to Tame a Horse</h3>



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<p>Taming a horse in Minecraft is a straightforward process that doesn&#8217;t require feeding. All you have to do is mount the horse, even though it may initially try to throw you off. By staying determined and persistent, you can easily tame the horse in a short amount of time. With some luck, you might even succeed in taming it on your first attempt.</p>



<p>After successfully taming a horse in Minecraft, you will notice hearts appearing above it as a sign of its tamed state. It is important to mention that when riding a tamed horse, its hunger bar will be replaced by a health bar. Additionally, tamed horses have the ability to slowly regenerate their health when they get damaged.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-how-to-ride-a-horse">How to Ride a Horse</h3>



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<p>To successfully tame a horse in Minecraft, you will need a saddle to gain control over it. To equip the saddle, access your inventory and transfer it to the horse. Once the saddle is equipped, you will have complete control over the horse&#8217;s movements and can determine its direction.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-types-of-horses-in-minecraft">Types of Horses in Minecraft</h3>



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<p>horse in Minecraft come in seven different colors:</p>



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<li>White</li>



<li>Creamy</li>



<li>Chestnut</li>



<li>Brown</li>



<li>Brown in Color</li>



<li>Black</li>



<li>Gray</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-what-does-horse-eat-in-minecraft">What does Horse Eat in Minecraft?</h3>



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<p>Unlike other animals that can be tamed in Minecraft, horses have a versatile diet. You can feed a horse in Minecraft the following items:</p>



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<li>Sugar</li>



<li>Wheat</li>



<li>Apple</li>



<li>Enchanted Golden Apples</li>



<li>Golden Carrots</li>
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<p>When taming a horse in Minecraft, you have the option to feed it hay bales. Hay bales are a great choice for a tamed horse&#8217;s recovery. However, if you want to avoid having a new baby horse, it&#8217;s best not to feed it golden apples or carrots during the training process. </p>



<p>These foods have the ability to make the horse amorous. Although they do increase the horse&#8217;s temper by 10 points, which is more than any other food can do.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-how-do-i-make-a-horse-of-a-different-color">How Do I Make a Horse of a Different Color?</h3>



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<p>In Minecraft, breeding horses can result in offspring that come in seven different colors and have various patterns. When it comes to the appearance of baby horses, it is mostly random. </p>



<p>Although there is a higher chance for a baby horse to resemble one of its parents, there is also the possibility of them looking completely different. </p>



<p>If you have a specific color in mind, it is advisable to breed two horses of that color. Additionally, a baby horse’s health, speed, and jumping strength stats are influenced by its parents.</p>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-how-to-breed-a-horse-in-minecraft">How to Breed a Horse in Minecraft</h3>



<div class="schema-how-to wp-block-yoast-how-to-block"><p class="schema-how-to-total-time"><span class="schema-how-to-duration-time-text">Time needed: ;</span>5 minutes</p><p class="schema-how-to-description">In order to begin breeding horses in Minecraft, the first step is to locate and tame a pair of horses.</p> <ol class="schema-how-to-steps"><li class="schema-how-to-step" id="how-to-step-1714585260490"><strong class="schema-how-to-step-name"><strong>Find Two Horses</strong></strong> <p class="schema-how-to-step-text">To breed horses in Minecraft, the first step is to locate two horses. These horses can typically be found grazing in the plains or savannas within the game.<img width="640" height="360" src="https://gamerode.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/How-to-Tame-a-Horse-in-Minecraft-1.webp" class="attachment-full size-full jl-lazyload lazyload" alt="How To Tame A Horse In Minecraft 1" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto;" data-src="https://gamerode.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/How-to-Tame-a-Horse-in-Minecraft-1.webp" /></p> </li><li class="schema-how-to-step" id="how-to-step-1714585263816"><strong class="schema-how-to-step-name"><strong>Tame the horses</strong></strong> <p class="schema-how-to-step-text">Learn how to breed horses in Minecraft by first taming them. To do this, ensure that you are not holding any items in your hand and then interact with a horse to mount it. Be prepared for the horse to throw you off a few times, but don’t give up. Continue trying until you see hearts floating above the horse’s head.<img width="640" height="360" src="https://gamerode.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/How-to-Tame-a-Horse-in-Minecraft-2.webp" class="attachment-full size-full jl-lazyload lazyload" alt="How To Tame A Horse In Minecraft 2" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto;" data-src="https://gamerode.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/How-to-Tame-a-Horse-in-Minecraft-2.webp" /></p> </li><li class="schema-how-to-step" id="how-to-step-1714585264304"><strong class="schema-how-to-step-name"><strong>Golden Apples and Golden Carrots</strong></strong> <p class="schema-how-to-step-text">If you want to breed horses in Minecraft, you will need to acquire either<strong> 2 Golden Apples </strong>or <strong>2 Golden Carrots</strong>. These items can be found in treasure chests scattered throughout the game, or you can craft them yourself.<br/><br/>To make a Golden Apple, put <strong>1 Apple</strong> in the center of a Crafting Table and <strong>8</strong> <strong>Gold Ingots</strong> in the remaining boxes. To make Gold Ingots, smelt Raw Gold using a Furnace.<br/><br/>To make a Golden Carrot, put <strong>1 Carrot</strong> in the center of a Crafting Table, then put <strong>8 Gold Nuggets</strong> in the remaining boxes. You can obtain Gold Nuggets by mining Nether gold ore with a pickaxe.<img width="640" height="360" src="https://gamerode.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/How-to-Tame-a-Horse-in-Minecraft-3.webp" class="attachment-full size-full jl-lazyload lazyload" alt="How To Tame A Horse In Minecraft 3" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto;" data-src="https://gamerode.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/How-to-Tame-a-Horse-in-Minecraft-3.webp" /></p> </li><li class="schema-how-to-step" id="how-to-step-1714585264848"><strong class="schema-how-to-step-name"><strong>Baby Horse</strong></strong> <p class="schema-how-to-step-text">To breed horses in Minecraft, ensure that your horses are in close proximity. Then, take out the Gold Apples or Carrots from your inventory and interact with each horse using these items. When both horses have hearts appearing above their heads, it indicates that they are ready to make a baby horse.<img width="640" height="360" src="https://gamerode.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/How-to-Tame-a-Horse-in-Minecraft-4.webp" class="attachment-full size-full jl-lazyload lazyload" alt="How To Tame A Horse In Minecraft 4" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto;" data-src="https://gamerode.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/How-to-Tame-a-Horse-in-Minecraft-4.webp" /></p> </li><li class="schema-how-to-step" id="how-to-step-1714585482758"><strong class="schema-how-to-step-name"><strong>Waiting</strong></strong> <p class="schema-how-to-step-text">To successfully breed horses in Minecraft, you should wait for approximately 20 minutes for the baby horse to reach adulthood. However, if you want to expedite the growth process, you can provide the baby horse with certain items such as apples, hay, sugar, or wheat.<img width="640" height="360" src="https://gamerode.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/How-to-Tame-a-Horse-in-Minecraft-5.webp" class="attachment-full size-full jl-lazyload lazyload" alt="How To Tame A Horse In Minecraft 5" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto;" data-src="https://gamerode.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/How-to-Tame-a-Horse-in-Minecraft-5.webp" /></p> </li></ol></div>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-frequently-asked-questions">frequently asked questions</h3>



<div class="schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block"><div class="schema-faq-section" id="faq-question-1714585172957"><strong class="schema-faq-question"><strong>What is the rarest horse in Minecraft?</strong></strong> <p class="schema-faq-answer">In Minecraft, breeding horses is a common practice, but it’s important to note that skeleton horses are an exception to this. These unique horses cannot be bred. However, you can still tame a skeleton horse by defeating the skeleton riding on it.</p> </div> <div class="schema-faq-section" id="faq-question-1714585196180"><strong class="schema-faq-question"><strong>Which horse is the fastest in Minecraft?</strong></strong> <p class="schema-faq-answer">When it comes to breeding horses in Minecraft, white horses are generally known for having the highest speed stats. However, there are other horses that may excel in jumping abilities. If you want a fast horse, breed two white horses.</p> </div> <div class="schema-faq-section" id="faq-question-1714585206244"><strong class="schema-faq-question"><strong>How do I heal my horse in Minecraft?</strong></strong> <p class="schema-faq-answer">To restore the health of your horse in Minecraft, you can utilize a <strong>Splash Potion of Healing</strong> or a <strong>Splash Potion of Regeneration</strong>. These potions can be used while you are riding your horse or when you are not mounted.<br/></p> </div> </div>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-conclusion">Conclusion</h2>



<p>Horses are one of the most unique animals in Minecraft. Horses in the Minecraft game have many benefits for players. You can even ride the horse if needed. You can also breed Horses easily in Minecraft.</p>

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