To equip horse gear, often referred to as horse armor, such as the powerful Ancient Saddle and Ancient Bridle, in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, you need to visit specific stables and speak with a designated Non-Player Character (NPC) while mounted on your horse. This process allows you to customize your horse's appearance and enhance its abilities.
The Process of Equipping Horse Gear
Changing your horse's gear is a straightforward process handled by specific stable NPCs. Follow these steps to put new armor or gear on your horse:
- Acquire the Gear: First, ensure you have the desired horse gear in your inventory, such as the Ancient Bridle and Ancient Saddle. These items are often obtained through quests or DLC content.
- Locate a Gear-Changing Stable: Travel to one of the stables that offers horse gear customization services.
- Approach the NPC on Horseback: Ride your registered horse directly to the NPC responsible for attending to horses and changing their gear. This NPC is usually found standing near the horses at the stable.
- Initiate Dialogue: While mounted on your horse, target the NPC by holding ZL, then press the A-button to speak with them.
- Select and Equip: Follow the on-screen prompts to choose the gear you wish to equip onto your horse.
Where to Find Horse Gear Services
Not all stables offer the service to change your horse's gear. You'll need to visit one of the following specific locations to equip items like the Ancient Saddle and Bridle:
- Highland Stable
- Foothill Stable
- Outskirt Stable
For a quick reference, here are the stables offering gear changes:
| Stable Name | Key Region |
|---|---|
| Highland Stable | Faron Grasslands |
| Foothill Stable | Eldin Region |
| Outskirt Stable | Great Plateau Foothills |
Understanding "Horse Armor" in Breath of the Wild
While Breath of the Wild doesn't feature traditional, defensive horse armor in the same vein as some other RPGs, the term "horse armor" often refers to the Ancient Saddle and Ancient Bridle. These unique items provide significant utility and strategic advantages rather than just aesthetic changes:
- The Ancient Bridle allows your horse to warp to your location from almost anywhere on the map, greatly improving convenience for long journeys. You can learn more about the Ancient Bridle on Zelda Wiki.
- The Ancient Saddle increases your horse's maximum number of spurs, allowing for longer bursts of speed during galloping. This is invaluable for covering ground quickly. Details are available on the Ancient Saddle on Zelda Wiki.
Equipping these items ensures your loyal steed is always ready to assist Link on his adventures across Hyrule.
