How to Tame Horses in Minecraft: A Guide for Beginners

Taming a horse in Minecraft may seem daunting at first, but it’s actually a straightforward process once you understand the mechanics involved. Let’s explore how you can tame horses in Mojang’s sandbox title and discover the other elements at play in the game’s taming system.

To begin, you’ll first need to locate a horse in the game. Horses can be found in various biomes, including plains, sunflower plains, savanna, savanna plateau, and windswept savanna biomes. Keep an eye out for horses near villages as well, where they tend to reside in stables built by villagers.

Once you’ve spotted a horse, the taming process begins by attempting to mount it. Right-click on the horse (or press the “use” button on your controller in Bedrock Edition) with empty hands or hold an item that cannot be used on horses. This will allow you to temporarily ride the horse until it is either tamed or bucks you off.

Taming a horse might require multiple attempts, as each horse has a hidden “temper” value between 1 and 100. When you mount a horse, the taming mechanic selects a random threshold value between 1 and 99. If the horse’s temper is higher than the threshold, the horse is successfully tamed. To increase a horse’s temper, you can feed it certain food items such as sugar, wheat, apples, golden carrots, golden apples/enchanted golden apples. Feeding these items will make taming easier, except for hay bales which won’t have any effect on the horse’s temper.

Once you’ve successfully tamed a horse, you can equip it with a saddle or horse armor. This allows you to have full control over the horse’s speed and jumps, making it an essential item for exploration and transportation.

Furthermore, tamed horses can be bred with other tamed horses to create offspring. By feeding two horses golden carrots, golden apples, or enchanted golden apples, they will enter Love Mode and breed if they are in close proximity. The resulting foal will take approximately 20 minutes to grow into an adult horse, but you can speed up the process by feeding it.

Remember, each horse has unique stats, including health, speed, and jump strength. Taming multiple horses and breeding them is a great way to find the best horse for your gameplay style and potentially create offspring with even better stats.

So, go out there and embark on the exciting journey of taming and breeding horses in Minecraft!

Additional facts:
– Horses in Minecraft come in different colors and patterns, such as white, black, brown, and gray.
– Some horses may have special attributes, such as the ability to jump higher or run faster.
– Horses can be found in different sizes, ranging from small to normal to large.
– Horses can be killed by fall damage, drowning, or attacks from other mobs.

Most important questions and answers:
1. How do I heal a tamed horse in Minecraft?
– Tamed horses can be healed by feeding them golden apples or hay bales.

2. How do I control the direction of a tamed horse?
– Use the WASD keys or the joystick on a controller to control the movement of the horse. Jumping can be done by pressing the space bar or the designated button on the controller.

3. Can tamed horses be used in combat?
– Yes, tamed horses can be used in combat. You can attack mobs while riding a horse and use its speed and jump power to your advantage.

4. What happens if a tamed horse dies?
– If a tamed horse dies, it cannot be revived. However, you can tame another horse to replace it.

Key challenges or controversies:
1. Taming horses can be time-consuming, as it may take multiple attempts to successfully tame a horse.
2. Finding a suitable horse with desirable stats can be challenging, especially if you’re looking for specific colors or attributes.
3. Keeping tamed horses safe from mobs and other dangers in the game can be a challenge, as they can be targeted and attacked.

Advantages:
– Tamed horses provide faster and more efficient transportation in Minecraft.
– Taming and breeding horses can result in offspring with superior stats, making gameplay more enjoyable.
– The ability to control a tamed horse’s movements and jumps can be advantageous in various situations.

Disadvantages:
– Taming horses requires patience and persistence.
– Tamed horses can be vulnerable to attacks and must be protected from harm.
– Acquiring a saddle or horse armor to equip a tamed horse can be difficult.