Welcome to our Red Dead Redemption 2 Horses and Saddles List for PS4, XBOX1, and PC. You can view the Best Horses in Red Dead 2 based on their speed and or acceleration. We will also include the saddles you can equip to your horse which will provide players with Gameplay Bonuses.
Red Dead Redemption 2 Horses
The Red Dead Redemption 2 Best Horses Tier List is based on the speed and acceleration stats. This tier list will apply across all platforms this game is available on PC, XBOX1, and PS4. There are 19 breeds of horses in Red Dead Redemption 2, each of which handles differently with its own defining characteristics.
- S
Arabian - A
Missouri Fox Trotter
Ardennes
Turkoman
Andalusian - B
Hungarian Halfbred
Dutch Warmblood
American Paint
Mustang - C
Nokota
American Standardbred
Thoroughbred - D
Shire
Suffolk Punch
Belgian
Appaloosa - E
Morgan
Kentucky Saddler
Tennessee Walker - F
Players can buy, sell and store horses from stables, or purchase food to keep your horse well fed. There are also Tonics that can give your horse more health or a temporary stamina boost, let’s not forget Saddles which we have more information on below.
| Horse Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Riding | Below Average Health, Stamina, Speed, Acceleration Stats |
| War | High Health and Stamina Low Speed and Acceleration |
| Work | High Stamina Average Health and Speed Low Acceleration |
| Draft | Average Health, Stamina, Speed, Acceleration Stats |
| Race | High Speed and Acceleration Low Health and Stamina |
| Superior | High Health, Stamina, Speed, Acceleration Stats The Best Horses in RDR2 |
- Health (HP) – Determines the amount of damage your horse can take.
- Stamina (STA) – Determines how long your horse can Gallop at full speed, jump and even swim
- Speed (SPD) – Determines the top speed
- Acceleration (ACC) – Determines how fast you can gain speed
| Horse | Coat | Type | Handling | HP | STA | SPD | ACC | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Paint | Grey Overo | Work | Standard | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | $425.00 |
| American Paint | Overo | Work | Standard | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | $130.00 |
| American Paint | Splashed White | Work | Standard | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3 | $140.00 |
| American Paint | Tobiano | Work | Standard | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | $130.00 |
| American Standardbred | Palomino Dapple | Race | Race | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | $150.00 |
| American Standardbred | Silver Tail Buckskin | Race | Standard | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | $400.00 |
| American Standardbred | Black | Race | Race | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | $130.00 |
| American Standardbred | Buckskin | Race | Race | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | $130.00 |
| Andalusian | Dark Bay | War | Standard | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | $140.00 |
| Andalusian | Rose Grey | War | Standard | 7 | 5 | 3 | 3 | $440.00 |
| Appaloosa | Leopard | Work | Standard | 5 | 6 | 4 | 3 | $430.00 |
| Appaloosa | Brown Leopard | Work | Standard | 5 | 6 | 4 | 3 | $450.00 |
| Appaloosa | Blanket | Work | Standard | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | $130.00 |
| Appaloosa | Leopard Blanket | Work | Standard | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | $130.00 |
| Arabian | Black | Superior | Elite | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | $1,050.00 |
| Arabian | Rose Grey Bay | Superior | Elite | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | $1,250.00 |
| Arabian | White | Superior | Elite | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | $1,200.00 |
| Ardennes | Bay Roan | War | Standard | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | $140.00 |
| Ardennes | Strawberry Roan | War | Standard | 7 | 5 | 3 | 3 | $450.00 |
| Belgian | Blond Chestnut | Draft | Heavy | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | $120.00 |
| Belgian | Mealy Chestnut | Draft | Heavy | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | $120.00 |
| Dutch Warmblood | Chocolate Roan | Work | Standard | 5 | 6 | 4 | 3 | $450.00 |
| Dutch Warmblood | Sooty Buckskin | Work | Standard | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 | $150.00 |
| Dutch Warmblood | Seal Brown | Work | Standard | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 | $150.00 |
| Hungarian Halfbred | Dapple Dark Grey | War | Standard | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | $150.00 |
| Hungarian Halfbred | Flaxen Chestnut | War | Standard | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | $130.00 |
| Hungarian Halfbred | Peibald Tabiano | War | Standard | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | $130.00 |
| Kentucky Saddler | Grey | Riding | Standard | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | $50.00 |
| Kentucky Saddler | Black | Riding | Standard | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | $50.00 |
| Kentucky Saddler | Chestnut Pinto | Riding | Standard | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | $50.00 |
| Kentucky Saddler | Silver Bay | Riding | Standard | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | $50.00 |
| Missouri Fox Trotter | Amber Champagne | Race, Work | Standard | 5 | 6 | 7 | 5 | $950.00 |
| Missouri Fox Trotter | Silver Dapple Pinto | Race, Work | Standard | 5 | 6 | 7 | 5 | $950.00 |
| Morgan | Palomino | Riding | Standard | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | $15.00 |
| Morgan | Bay Roan | Riding | Standard | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | $55.00 |
| Morgan | Bay | Riding | Standard | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | $55.00 |
| Morgan | Flaxen Chestnut | Riding | Standard | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | $55.00 |
| Mustang | Grullo Dun | War, Work | Standard | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | $130.00 |
| Mustang | Tiger Striped Bay | War, Work | Standard | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | $450.00 |
| Mustang | Wild Bay | War, Work | Standard | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | $130.00 |
| Nokota | Reverse Dapple Roan | Race | Race | 3 | 3 | 7 | 5 | $450.00 |
| Nokota | Blue Roan | Race | Race | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | $130.00 |
| Nokota | White Roan | Race | Race | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | $130.00 |
| Shire | Raven Black | Draft | Heavy | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | $130.00 |
| Shire | Dark Bay | Draft | Heavy | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | $120.00 |
| Shire | Light Grey | Draft | Heavy | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | $120.00 |
| Suffolk Punch | Red Chestnut | Draft | Heavy | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2 | $120.00 |
| Suffolk Punch | Sorrel | Draft | Heavy | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2 | $120.00 |
| Tennessee Walker | Mahogany Bay | Riding | Standard | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2 | $60.00 |
| Tennessee Walker | Dapple Dark Grey | War | Standard | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | $150.00 |
| Tennessee Walker | Red Roan | Riding | Standard | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | $60.00 |
| Tennessee Walker | Flaxen Roan | Riding | Standard | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 | $150.00 |
| Tennessee Walker | Black Rabicano | Riding | Standard | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | $60.00 |
| Tennessee Walker | Chestnut | Riding | Standard | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | $60.00 |
| Tennessee Walker | Dapple Bay | Riding | Standard | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | $60.00 |
| Thoroughbred | Brindle | Race | Race | 3 | 3 | 7 | 5 | $450.00 |
| Thoroughbred | Blood Bay | Race | Race | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | $130.00 |
| Thoroughbred | Dapple Grey | Race | Race | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | $130.00 |
| Turkoman | Gold | Race, War | Standard | 7 | 5 | 6 | 5 | $950.00 |
| Turkoman | Silver | Race, War | Standard | 7 | 5 | 6 | 5 | $950.00 |
How To Increase Horse Bonding Level
There are various ways in Red Dead Redemption 2 you can increase Horse Bonding Levels.
- Calming your horse, give it a little here and there.
- Keep him/her clean and groomed.
- regularly feed and don’t let your horse starve.
- Lead, ride and even walking your horse will give you XP.
- simply traveling also does the trick.
Horse Bonding Level Rewards
As you Level up your horse, you will gain the following.
- Increased Health and Stamina.
- Ability to travel through difficult areas and deeper water.
- Increases the distance you can call your horse.
Thanks to the Horse Bonding Levels your ride will gain new functions and ability you can use.
| Horse Bonding Level | Functions | Controls For PS4 & XBOX1 |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | N/A | N/A |
| Level 2 | Rear | When stationary press R1 + tap Square / RB + tap X |
| Level 3 | Skid Turn Skid Stop |
When moving hold R1 + X / RB + A = Skid Turns When moving hold R1 + Square / RB + X = Skid Stop |
| Level 4 | Piaffe Drift |
Hold Square / X When Stationary = Piaffing When Moving = Drifting |
Saddles
Saddles are your main horse upgrade and will provide the biggest stat bonuses.
| Saddle | Core Stamina Drain | Core HP Drain | Stamina Regen | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lumley Ranch Cutter (Regular) | +4% | +8% | +6% | $45.00 |
| Lumley Ranch Cutter (Upgraded) | +12% | +14% | +14% | $75.00 |
| Kneller Dakota (Regular) | +8% | +4% | +6% | $43.00 |
| Kneller Dakota (Upgraded) | +16% | +12% | +14% | $72.00 |
| Kneller Mother Hubbard (Regular) | +4% | +6% | +4% | $39.00 |
| Kneller Mother Hubbard (Upgraded) | +12% | +14% | +12% | $65.00 |
| Lumley McClelland (Regular) | +6% | +4% | +4% | $42.00 |
| Lumley McClelland (Upgraded) | +14% | +12% | +12% | $70.00 |
| Stenger Roping (Regular) | +4% | +10% | +8% | $47.00 |
| Stenger Roping (Upgraded) | +12% | +18% | +16% | $78.00 |
| Gerden Vaquero (Regular) | +8% | +6% | +8% | $51.00 |
| Gerden Vaquero (Upgraded) | +16% | +14% | +16% | $85.00 |
| Gerden Trail (Regular) | +10% | +4% | +8% | $48.00 |
| Gerden Trail (Upgraded) | +18% | +12% | +16% | $80.00 |
Horse Stirrups
Stirrups are mostly used to increase the Speed and Acceleration of Horses.
| Stirrup | Speed & Acceleration | Core Drain | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hooded Stirrup | +2 | +50% | $36.00 |
| Tapaderos Stirrup | +2 | +45% | $32.50 |
| Safety Stirrup | +2 | +40% | $30.25 |
| Bell Stirrup | +2 | +35% | $28.50 |
| Oxbow Stirrup | +1 | +30% | $24.75 |
| Belled Oxbow Stirrup | +1 | +25% | |
| Deep Roper Stirrup | +1 | +20% | $20.00 |
| Slim-line Stirrup | +1 | +15% | $18.50 |
| Slim-line Iron Stirrup | 0 | +10% | |
| Baroque Stirrup | 0 | +5% | $12.50 |
| Fillies Stirrup | 0 | 0 | $10.00 |
Trapper Saddles
You can have the trapper craft you these Saddles, you can also click the Links in the name to find the Materials you will need
| Saddle Name | Cost |
|---|---|
| Alligator Ranch Cutter Saddle | Perfect Alligator Skin x1 |
| Rattlesnake Vaquero Saddle | Perfect Snake Skin x10 |
| Panther Trail Saddle | Perfect Panther Pelt x1 |
| Boar Mother Hubbard Saddle | Perfect Boar Pelt x1 |
| Bear Dakota Saddle | Perfect Bear Pelt x1 |
| Beaver Roping Saddle | Perfect Beaver Pelt x1 |
| Cougar McClelland Saddle | Perfect Cougar Pelt x1 |
Saddle Bags
Saddle Bags help your horse carry more items.
| Saddle Bags | Cost |
|---|---|
| Regular Saddle Bag | $12.00 |
| Upgraded Saddle Bag | $40.00 |
These are Horse Items you can find or purchase to heal, revive and feed your Horse.
| Horse Items | What it does |
|---|---|
 Horse Reviver Cost: $9.50 |
Revives Horse |
 Classic Oatcakes Cost: $4 |
Raises Slightly Health, Dead Eye, Horses Health, Horses Stamina |
 Potent Horse Stimulant Cost: $4 |
Raises Horse Stamina Moderately |
 Horse Stimulant Cost: $2.50 |
Raises Horse Stamina Slightly |
 Potent Horse Medicine Cost: $3 |
Raises Horse Health Moderately |
 Horse Medicine Cost: $1.50 |
Raises Horse Health Slightly |
 Fresh Peach Cost: $0.50 |
Raises Slightly Health, Dead Eye, Horses Health, Horses Stamina |
 Local Carrot Cost: $0.50 |
Raises Slightly Health, Dead Eye, Horses Health, Horses Stamina |
 Bartlett Pear Cost: $0.65 |
Raises Slightly Health, Dead Eye, Horses Health, Horses Stamina |
 Orchard Apple Cost: $0.40 |
Raises Slightly Health, Dead Eye, Horses Health, Horses Stamina |
 Hand Picked Corn Cost: $0.40 |
Raises Slightly Health, Dead Eye, Horses Health, Horses Stamina |
Red Dead Redemption 2 Saddles
The Red Dead Redemption 2 Best Saddles Tier List. This tier list will apply across all platforms this game is available on PC, XBOX1 and PS4. Players can use Saddles in Red Dead Redemption 2 to store Weapons, Outfits, Masks, and Hats. You can also store Animal Kills depending on its size on your Horses Saddle bag.
- S Tier Gerden Trail -Gerden Vaquero -Stenger Roping
- A Tier Kneller Mother Hubbard -Lumley McClelland -Kneller Dakota -Rattlesnake Vaquero
- B Tier Alligator Skin Ranch Cutter Saddle -Lumley Ranch -Cougar McClelland
- C Tier Panther Trail -Boar Mother Hubbard -Bear Dakota -Beaver Roping
- D Tier
- E Tier
- F Tier
Did You Know? By carrying the Iguana Scale in his personal Satchel, Arthur will take less damage while riding on horseback
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