Horses make for one of the best mounts in all of Minecraft, especially when they have a saddle. However, not all horses are created equal, so if you’re looking for one that has superior speed, jump, or health stats, you could be searching all over the map for different horses. Or, you could simply breed horses to make a foal (baby horse) and speed up the process of finding the perfect horse in Minecraft. Below, you can see exactly how to breed horses.
How to breed horses in Minecraft
Before you can even think about breeding a horse, you need to have two tamed horses of your own. For the most part, horses are primarily located in the Savana or Plains biomes of Minecraft, but you can find them elsewhere, such as in villages, as well. To tame a horse, all you have to do is attempt to ride one over and over. You can do this by right-clicking on a mouse or pressing left trigger on a controller.
Two tamed horses can breed a foal.
Your first several attempts to mount the horse will likely result in you being thrown off. However, keep persisting and eventually the horse will take to you, resulting in them being tamed. You’ll know when the horse is tamed when hearts appear on the screen. Repeat the taming process on two separate horses and ensure the two horses are near each other so they can breed. Ideally, you’ll build a fenced-in pen at your base for the horses with enough room for a small horse to roam, as well.