Horse
Horses are recurring animals in the Legend of Zelda series.
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Location | Ocarina of Time | |
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Appearances
Ocarina of Time
Horses can only be found in Lon Lon Ranch, either in the stable or out on the main field. As Child Link, they can be seen running around on the track. It is only possible to ride horses as an adult however. There are only two horses which can be ridden in Ocarina of Time, Epona, and one of the ranch horses during Ingo's Horse Riding Minigame. Ganondorf has possession of a horse also, as can be seen in the opening sequence of the game and after Link has collected the three Spiritual Stones.
Majora's Mask
There are multiple horses seen in Majora's Mask, including Epona, Cremia's horse, and the horses belonging to the Gorman Brothers. Epona can be seen in the opening sequence of the game, before being stolen by Skull Kid. She is later found at Romani Ranch.
Twilight Princess
Only a few horses are present in Twilight Princess, Epona being one, along with Telma's horse, which can be seen during the escort mission to Kakariko Village. Epona can be ridden right from the get-go in this game, first getting action by herding goats for Fado during the opening portion of the game, and later on for a Piece of Heart. Twilight Princess is one of the only games in the series where Ganondorf seems to own a horse, being present during the horseback battle at the end of the game.
The Minish Cap
Epona returns once more in The Minish Cap, but this time she cannot be ridden by Link. She can be seen in Hyrule Town with Malon, after the door to the ranch house has been unlocked, carrying milk which is purchasable by Link.
Breath of the Wild
In Breath of the Wild, horses return, and this time Link is able to tame any horse found in the game. These horses can be brought to a Stable, which will give Link the option to claim the horse, providing them with a saddle and the ability to name them. Horses can be tamed by riding them until they get used to the player, feeding them a certain amount of food, or a mixture of both. Once they have a saddle, they will follow main roads without any player direction. Epona is also due to return in Breath of the Wild[1]. She can be obtained if the player scans various types of amiibo, including the Super Smash Bros. Link.
Gallery
Epona as seen in Ocarina of Time
Ganondorf's horse in Ocarina of Time
Link fighting some Bokoblins in Twilight Princess
Link riding a horse in Breath of the Wild
