Just like in Breath of the Wild, you can feed your horses in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom to strengthen your bond with them. Feeding horses is also important if you want to tame them. You can simply tame an untamed horse by feeding it.
But feeding a horse can get difficult for you if you don’t know what to do. But no worries, this guide is here to help. We will tell you how and what to feed your horses to instantly increase bonding with them.
How to Feed Untamed Horses
Untamed horses are notoriously known to be spooked quite easily. So, it’s a better idea to tame a horse before feeding it. However, if you like to put yourself in difficult situations, keep fruit in your hand (select hold from inventory) and follow the horse closely until it accepts the meal.
If it does, the horse will also be automatically tamed. Do not make sudden moves, as it will just spook the horse. Try to have a little patience as the horse will not accept the fruit so quickly.
How to Feed Tamed Horses
Tamed horses already trust you. That is why it is easier to feed them. Before that, it is necessary to know why it is essential to feed them. When you tame a horse, it doesn’t always do what you want. It takes some time for the horse to bond with you.
It will randomly either stop walking or wander off the intended path during this time. You can speed up this process and feed the horse in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom regularly to familiarize it with you faster. Feeding them is the same as before.
Take an apple from your inventory and place it in your hand. Offer it to the animal, and it will heartily eat the fruit, increasing its understanding with you.
What to Feed the Horses in Zelda: TotK
The two best things that you can feed your horses are Apples and Endura Carrots. While Apples are easier to obtain and work really well to increase your bond with the tamed horses, Endura Carrot does wonders.
Feeding Endura Carrot to a horse rapidly increases its familiarity and bond with you. You can find this amazing item from the grocery shop in Kakraiko Village, or you can grow it yourself in the school field of Tarrey Town.