How to train horses in The Sims 4: Horse Ranch

When you first decide to get a horse in The Sims 4: Horse Ranch Expansion Pack, they won’t be their best-mannered selves yet. Just like when you raise children in The Sims, you’ll need to start training your horse. These animals have four different skills that can level up if you train them well enough. Here’s here to train your horses in The Sims 4: Horse Ranch.

The Sims 4 Horse Ranch: Horse training guide

If you’re interested in seeing your horse’s skills, click ‘Open Profile’ when you select them in the relationships tab. You should then see a list of four different skills, which are Temperament, Agility, Jumping, and Endurance. How you can train your horses in The Sims 4: Horse Ranch are through methods such as socializing, equipment training, and simply riding them.

The only method that works for every single skill is by sending them for training through the Community Board. You should be able to find these boards around your world.

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How to train horse Temperament

Your horse’s Temperament improves when your Sim socializes and befriends them. If you talk and care for them regularly, their Temperament skill will slowly increase. As it increases, your horse won’t buck you as often as you’re riding them, and they’ll get along better with other Sims and horses. Not only that, but their performance will improve at Community Jobs and competitions.

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How to train horse Agility

By interacting with equipment such as the Barrels, your horse’s Agility will get better. To do this, just saddle up on your horse, then ‘Practice Barrels’ after selecting the equipment. They’ll start to weave between the Barrels, improving their movement. As their Agility raises levels, your horse will move quicker and easier throughout the world. Also, they’ll become a lot better in Barrel Racing and other competitions.

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How to train horse Jumping

Using another equipment item called Horse Jumps, you can upgrade your horse’s Jumping skill. Just like the Barrels, start riding your horse, then practice their Jumping skill with the Horse Jumps. They’ll start leaping over the Horse Jump obstacles, slowly improving their skill. The better the skill, the higher they can jump. A high Jumping skill is good for performing in competitions such as Show Jumping.

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How to train horse Endurance

The final horse skill is Endurance, which is your animal’s resilience. With a higher Endurance skill, they won’t become Fatigued as often, and as expected, will perform better in competitions. If you want your horse to win an Endurance Race, start going for regular rides with them. If you just interact with them, you’ll see an option to go for different types of rides. Some are casual, while others will be less leisurely. No need for a bike when you’ve got a horse to ride around town!

The Sims 4: Horse Ranch is available on EA and Steam.