Skyrim: How to Find (& Tame) Wild Horses

In The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, players can now find and tame wild horses. There are seven wild horses throughout the game that players can obtain. Before players attempt to find and tame a wild horse, players will want to ensure they have a decent Sneak level and the spell Detect Life. Players will need to use the spell to find the wild horses and the appropriate Sneak level in order to approach the horses without startling them.

To begin finding and taming wild horses, players should acquire the quest Horse Whisperer, available at any stable in the game. This quest will reward the player with the option to purchase the Map of Wild Horses for 250 gold and a book called Wild Horse Notes; both are useful for finding horses. Purchasing the items will complete the quest, and players will be given seven new objectives to find and tame the seven wild horses.

To find a wild horse, players should use the Map of Wild Horses, and when they are near the point marked on the map indicating the location of a horse, then use the Detect Life spell in Skyrim. Once players find a horse, they should sneak up on it. When players are close enough to the horse, they should mount it and hold on as the horse buckles and attempts to throw them off. Once the horse stops bucking, the player has successfully tamed it. Players will then be able to ride the horse to a stable to give it a name and equip it with a saddle.

The Seven Wild Horse Locations in Skyrim

The Black Horse is Northwest of Falkreath and South of the map indicator for Evergreen Grove. Of note, this horse is near a necromancer’s ritual site, and the necromancer may interfere with taming the horse if the player gets too close. The Chestnut Horse is along the road that leads to South Skybound Watch, which is East of Helgen. This horse is easy to spot just off the side of the road. In addition to the seven wild horses required to compete in the Horse Whisperer quest, there are other horses in Skryim, like the Daedric Horse.

Another wild horse, the Dapple Brown Horse, is found in the forest south of Solitude Sawmill. This location is home to a dragon, and players should deal with the dragon before taming the horse. Additionally, the Grey Spotted Horse can be seen to the North of Salvius Farm on the hill. Unfortunately, this hill has sabre cats that may attack the player and interfere with the taming process. Finally, the Pale Mare is a more straightforward horse to catch, found South of Yngol Barrow among the snowy trees.

The Red Horse is in the plains of Skyrim’s Whiterun Hold, just Northwest of Whiterun Stables. Again, this could be a good horse for players to try and tame first, as it is so near the stables. Finally, the White Spotted Horse is on a green cliff overlooking the volcanic tundra to the West of Stony Creek Cave. Of note, if the player gets off a horse before successfully riding it to a stable, the horse will run away, and players will need to begin the taming process again.

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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition is available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC.