How To Tame a Horse in Minecraft?

Taming animals in Minecraft

If you are also one of those who thinks that Minecraft is simply based on blocks and is very childish, then you are completely wrong my friend. Minecraft isn’t as simple and easy as it appears to be. It has much more detailed features including many items, enchantments, various enemies and animals.

Its detailed gameplay can be analyzed from the fact that Minecraft involves day and night cycles, animals which can be tamed to follow your orders, special enchantments to enhance the tool you are using, and much more. If you desire to ride animals in Minecraft, it is of course possible, but you will first have to tame them in order to do so.

You can search for a saddle nearby to ride the horse, as unfortunately, it is not possible to make one. Before thinking about riding a horse in Minecraft, it is highly essential to tame it before and consider reading the below guide for this purpose.

How to tame a horse in Minecraft?

Taming a horse in Minecraft is pretty easy and all you have to do is follow the given steps:

• Right click on the horse you desire to tame for the Java Edition.
• When doing this, the horse will try to repel it and buck you off.
• But you will have to be consistent and continue to mount on it again and again.
• Every next time, the horse will allow you to sit on it a little longer.
• Continue doing this until hearts appear on the horse.

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FAQs: Taming a Horse in Minecraft

What food do you need to tame a horse in Minecraft?

Horses can be tamed easily by tapping on the desired horse and then feeding them apples. You can continue to do so until a heart appears over their head.

How long does it take to tame a horse in Minecraft?

A typical horse takes about twenty minutes to be tamed. This is because these horses won’t be tamed until they grow up and they will grow up within this time duration when you feed them golden apples or golden carrots. This process can also be fastened by feeding non-golden food. 

Do Minecraft horses eat?

Yes, Minecraft horses eat a variety of food stuff like sugar, wheat, apples, golden apples, Hay Bales, and golden carrots. 

How do you tame a horse in Minecraft without a saddle?

There is no need for a saddle in taming the horse. Yes, however, you will require a saddle after you have tamed the horse in order to ride it, but still you can move the horse around and breed it without a saddle.