Horses in The Sims 4 Horse Ranch Expansion Pack can take some serious work. With all that's included in Horse Ranch, there are several ways to interact with your horses. That's why we've broken down all of the methods you can use to train your horses, as well as how to get your Sims to bond with them.
How do you train a horse in Sims 4 Horse Ranch?
You can train your horses in a variety of ways in The Sims 4, all of which will improve your horse's ability to compete in horse shows. Some of the skills you can hone, like temperament, will also work to improve your Sim's relationship with their horse. Skills like jumping, however, may be more limited in their use.
All training for horses is initiated by your Sim, meaning all of it needs to be done manually. Try and use the same Sim every time, or at least Sims of equal riding abilities. This will keep your horse trained at a consistent level by the same level of talent as Sims.
All Horse Training Skills in Horse Ranch
| Skill | How to Improve Skill | Where to Use Skill | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agility | Use Horse Barrels | Barrel Racing | More confident and nimble movement |
| Endurance | Regularly ride your horse over time | Endurance Racing | Longer rides and performs better without losing focus |
| Jumping | Use the Horse Jump | Show Jumping | Horses can complete jumps successfully |
| Temperament | Speak with your horse | All Competitions | The horse bucks less and obeys more regularly |
| Horse Riding (Sim Skill) | Ride your horse | All Competitions | Horse's abilities improve when Sim's riding improves |
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How to bond with horses in Sims 4 Horse Ranch
Socializing with your horse is the main way to bond with your horse. Specifically, you'll want to complete positive social interactions with your horse, like joking and affectionate behavior. Keep in mind that some horses are harder to bond with than others, due to personality traits. These horses will take more time to warm up to their new owners. Also, take the opportunity to calm down upset horses to bond even more with them.
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Published: Jul 20, 2023 02:32 pm