If you are a Minecraft player, especially an avid one, taming and riding horses is a valuable skill worth acquiring. Not only does it allow you to traverse the vast landscape more efficiently, but it also adds an element of fun and excitement.
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In this article, we will explore three methods to tame a horse in Minecraft:
Manual Taming:
This is the most straightforward approach to taming a horse in Minecraft. Simply follow these steps:
- Locate a wild horse: Wild horses can be found roaming in plains and savanna biomes.
- Empty your hand: Make sure you have nothing equipped in your selected item slot.
- Right-click (or left trigger/tap) on the horse: This action will prompt you to mount the horse.
- Hold on tight: The horse will buck and attempt to throw you off several times before it is tamed. You’ll be tossed off in the process: just repeat mounting until successful.
- When hearts appear around the horse, it means you’ve successfully tamed it.
Feeding Apples:
Feeding apples is another method that can make taming easier:
- Acquire apples: Apples can be found in various ways – looting chests, breaking leaves from trees, or trading with villagers.
- Locate a wild horse.
- Equip apples in your hotbar and approach the horse.
- Feed the apples by right-clicking (or left trigger/tapping) on the horse – repeating as needed until hearts appear.
- Mount the tamed horse with nothing equipped in your hand.
Using Golden Apples/Carrots:
As an alternative approach, using golden apples or golden carrots can speed up the taming process:
- Craft golden apples or golden carrots: Golden apples require 8 gold ingots and 1 apple, whereas golden carrots need 8 gold nuggets and 1 carrot.
- Locate a wild horse.
- Approach the horse with golden apples/carrots equipped in your hotbar.
- Feed the golden treats to the horse as previously described.
- Once hearts appear, proceed to mounting with an empty hand.
Riding and exploring the Minecraft world atop a trusty steed can greatly improve your in-game experience, making it worth knowing how to tame horses effectively. Whether you use the manual approach or boost your chances by feeding apples, learning how to tame a horse is essential for all dedicated Minecrafters. Happy riding!
