Q&A: Horse Ranch

"EmmaVane;c-18292063" wrote:

"Simmerville;c-18291990" wrote:
Probably a boring question, but I wonder how much a horse costs? The basic cost of an untrained horse, I understand winning contests etc might raise the value.

And if "rescuing" a horse, assuming that is cheaper, will it come with any catch?

Buying a horse:

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1,000 simoleons, normally have 3 good traits due to being raised well.

Adopting a horse:

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200 simoleons, normally have 3 bad traits due to them being rescues.

Increasing value:

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Value is increased by bonus birth traits, skill levels and competition wins. There's also a champion trait for big winners that I believe can be inherited by foals. Foals born in game start at 1,000 simoleons.

This horse was a rescue foal, so originally cost 200 simoleons. She has 2 bad traits and one that is great for Endurance training (Energetic):

https://i.imgur.com/cq5XJ7f.png

Thanks @EmmaVane - much appreciated!

Thanks @GrumpyGlowfish . I guess adopting can be a fun challenge, just like it is interesting adopting a puppy not knowing its specie, or a child not knowing how it will look when growing up. But most importantly, it seems like it would be possibnle actually making a living from adopting horses to train/skill them and sell them later. And at some time there will of course be one you simply need to keep forever :)