As we know, horse riding enthusiasts can’t get enough of it. So, to get your fix of ponies and horses at home, have you thought about trying out horse-related video games? They are numerous and varied and you will inevitably find your happiness among them. But how to find the video game on the theme of the horse which corresponds to you between the many free games, paid, on computers or on console which exist. To help you find your way, here are some games about horses that you might like.
Free horse games
To play with horses, the internet is a gold mine. You will find countless horse-themed games online.
Among them, we find Howrse, a breeding game available for free online. This web platform allows you to put yourself in the shoes of a breeder, to grow your horses (and even your donkeys), to manage your equestrian center while participating in competitions. This video game is adapted to a young audience and allows little girls – and little boys – to take care of their virtual horses like the real thing: you will have to feed them and take care of them. Equideow is a community game, and you can take advantage of the forum to exchange with other horse lovers.
In the same style of game, there is MonChval.com. There too, you can put yourself in the shoes of a “chval” breeder, an equine that can be a horse, a pony, a donkey, or a zebra. The goal of the game is to climb the rankings and create the best breeding of the site. You will have to train your “Horses”, take care of them by taking them to the vet or the farrier and make them compete in the horse complex.
Star Stable is also an online video game, more adventure oriented. The game takes place on Jorvik, a beautiful island where you will become the main character ready to experience epic adventures with your horse. In addition to caring for and training your horses, you will be tasked with solving mysteries after meeting the island’s inhabitants who will intrigue you. Star Stable also allows you to share your adventures with friends online. You can chat, ride horses together and even challenge each other in competitions. During your exploits, you will gain experience that will allow you to own new horses by choosing them from a wide variety of breeds. The game is available for free until level 5.
Another management and breeding game, Kazakhorse works a bit like the previous games but is distinguished by realistic graphics that you will appreciate. As a breeder, you can choose between 12 breeds and train your horse in up to 9 disciplines. You will have to think about the genetics of your horses to produce the best foals in the community. Register for free.
The online game sites also offer many games on the theme of horses. There are no less than a hundred mini-games available: horse racing, show jumping, cross-country, breeding, dressing, and styling ponies, puzzles, horse care and even unicorn breeding… There is really something for everyone. Unlike Equideow and Star Stable, these games do not require any tracking since they don’t create a backup, so you can start your games over and over.
There are several websites where you can find these mini games. Go to the “horse games” section and you are all set.
Paid horse games on PC and consoles
PC and console game publishers have also responded to your need to find horses on your computer or game console. Although few recent games have been developed, you will enjoy the ones that do exist, even if they are 10 years old.
The best-known horse-themed video games, the Alexandra Ledermann saga is no longer in the news. The games are available on several supports: on PC and on different consoles such as the Nintendo DS, Wii, PSP and on older, more “retro” consoles (PS1, PS2, GameBoy Advance). It all started in 2000 with the release of the game Alexandra Ledermann Passion Equitation (PC), the first part of the saga where the goal is to take care of a horse to make it operational in competition, through grooming, dressage, show jumping and cross-country. The second game in the series (PC), allows you to play as famous riders in show jumping, dressage and eventing competitions. The game even has a multiplayer mode. In Alexandra Ledermann’s editions 3, 4 and 5, you will play the investigator and train your horse to compete for the cup. In all, there are nine video games available on PC to integrate the universe of Alexandra Ledermann and live various sporting adventures around your favorite sport. The 9th opus, Alexandra Ledermann: The Wild Horse Hill is also available on Nintendo Wii. In this edition, in addition to training and competition, you will search for wild horses and even can foal your mare. 5 versions of the game have been adapted for Nintendo DS, among them: Alexandra Ledermann, Alexandra Ledermann: My Adventure at the Stud, Alexandra Ledermann: Adventures at Summer Camp, Alexandra Ledermann: The Mystery of the Wild Horses and finally Pony Club, by Alexandra Ledermann.
After having released games about dogs and cats, the Petz saga launched Horsez in 2006. Horsez is available on Nintendo DS. After choosing your horse among 5 breeds, you will have to get good marks in each discipline to access the next week. To do this, you will have to organize your schedule, and train twice a week in cross-country, dressage, jumping, but also in horse care, foal care and breaking-in. As your character evolves in a riding school, you will also have to succeed socially: you will spend time with other riders, show off your photos and renew your wardrobe and that of your horse.
Horsez 2, available on Wii, Nintendo DS, PSP, and PC, takes place on a ranch. Once again, you will have to raise your horses from birth and will be in charge of taking care of them to bring them to competition. It will be up to you to save the ranch in which you will evolve!
If you haven’t found what you’re looking for yet, try My Horse And Me (also known as My Horse and Me) on Wii, Nintendo DS or PC. This game, supported by the International Equestrian Federation, will take you to the heart of an equestrian center and will make you practice competition. You will be able to evolve on many competition fields, each one more original than the other. In My Horse and Me, you will train hard to become the best.
The 2nd edition of the game is available on Wii, Xbox 360, PlayStation 2, Nintendo DS and PC.
There is also the Horse Life line of video games. The first 3 versions are available on Nintendo DS and Horse Life 2 is also available on PC. Horse Life 4, much more recent (2015) has been adapted for Nintendo 3DS and a special edition (Horse Life: Friends for Life) has been developed for Nintendo Wii and is also available on PC. Once again, you will evolve within a stud farm and have the choice of your horse that you will have to maintain. But Horse Life – will put your reactivity and agility to the test. Indeed, to succeed in your tests, you will have to touch the circles that appear on the screen with your stylus and all this, in perfect timing. The game will offer you diverse and original adventures in each new edition.
My Pony Friend and My Pony Friend 2 were able to differentiate themselves by the fun you have in thinking about grooming? (rather) your horse and taking care of it. Available on Nintendo DS, Wii and PC, these games offer not only races but also challenges and quests to put you in the middle of the action. It is also possible to buy accessories while learning new things about how to care for a pony. My Pony Friend is therefore a fun and educational game that you can share with your friends thanks to the multiplayer mode.
Finally, if you are or have been a fan of Barbie, you should know that our famous blonde doll also has her own horse adventures. If the game Barbie Horse Adventures, released in 2003, is only compatible on Playstation 2 and Gameboy Advance, you can still find Barbie Horsewoman: Riding Stage on PC, Nintendo Wii, and Nintendo DS. You will play as a Barbie who rides a horse, who trains to jump and who will take care of more than fifteen different horses. But the game will also offer you exploration adventures and mystery solving in addition to managing the health of your horses and improving your riding.
Horse games on mobile
While horse video games on consoles are no longer renewed and most of them date back to before 2010, there are many games available on mobiles and tablets. These are currently the most popular devices for daily play. Available on iPhones, iPads, and many Androids devices (smartphones, tablets), here are some games that you might like.
With the Horse Hotel application, turn your smartphone into a ranch and take care of the horses you keep while waiting for them to be reunited with their owners. The game has 6 breeds, each with its own specificities that you will have to understand. To best meet the needs of each horse, the game offers mini games to improve the stamina, confidence, or skill of each horse. It’s up to you to increase the abilities of each horse! Earn coins during missions to buy extensions to expand the ranch and accommodate more horses. But be careful, the bigger your stable is, the more demanding the customers will be with you.
HorseWorld 3D: My Love of Horses and its second installment, HorseWorld: Show Jumping, allow you to become an owner, taking care of your horses by grooming them, feeding them, cleaning their stalls, and giving them affection. You will be able to compete for medals in show jumping competitions. You will be able to unlock extensions to the game for new challenges through In-Apps. Horse World 3D has been able to offer quality 3D graphics and has developed intuitive controls to move easily in the game: touching your fingers to move around the ranch and tilting your phone to turn your horse. Horse World applications will keep your free time busy.
There is no age to download and enjoy the My Horse application. Choose your horse and take care of him to earn coins, clean him with your finger that will act as a brush, do his stall or his meadow, feed him and spend time with him in his paddock to give him a minute scratch and to give him treats. You’ll be responsible for training him on the flat and over jumps so he’s ready to compete and win. Keep memories of your horse on your phone by taking pictures of it and make new friends by visiting other players’ stables. You can even take care of their horses as a favor to them.
If you’ve had your fill of obstacle courses and realistic graphics in all these games, then My Little Racehorse is the app for you! In a cubic world that features original graphics, you’ll not only be able to care for and ride a horse, but you’ll also be able to build your own racetrack. Whether your horse is a pony or a mustang, you will enjoy many interactive activities to get along with him. My Little Racehorse will give you the opportunity to adopt a virtual horse with a very attractive physique for free.
Of course, there is an endless list of horse video games, regardless of the type of device you use. Go to the link jeuxdechevaux.eu to discover all the games that exist, perfectly classified by game support (Free, 3D, Flash, Online, PC, MAC, Xbox, DS, PS2, Wii and App).
