Taming a Horse
Taming a horse requires quite a bit of time and effort. Before you even consider this option, you must at least level 20. Attempting at a lower level will just result in nothing happening.
Once you hit level 20, head to a Stabler. You’ll need to purchase lassos and carrots from this NPC so that you can go tame a wild steed. A lasso costs 1500 Gold, and you’ll need more than one just in case you mess up the mini-game (which we’ll get to), and carrots will help to calm your future companion. Purchasing 5 lassos should do the trick; it never hurts to have extra.
Now you’ll have to search open fields and valleys until you locate a herd of horses. Aim for one of the members and use your lasso to start the taming mini-game. This mode will require you to stay attentive – you’ll have to hit the Space Bar rapidly to fill up a meter past a certain point. After this, you will be allowed to approach a bit before the meter triggers again. Continue to complete the meter each time, and when you get close enough you will be able to feed the horse a carrot and attempt to mount.
Mounting isn’t guaranteed even if you successfully completed all mini-games. If you get bucked off, use another lasso and try again. After you successfully mount a horse, you will have to register it.
Registering is easy, so don’t worry. Simply ride your new mount to a stable and dismount next to the NPC in charge. You will be asked to name it, and then it’s all yours.
