Online Horse Games
I absolutely love online horse games! I mean I really love them. Growing up they were, still are, one of the many facets of my horsecrazy life. To this day they are still one of my favorite ways to push off all the boring stuff like homework, papers, laundry, cleaning my room ... you get the picture. As a result of my professional procrastination - and I take great pride in this - I played pretty much all the horse games around. The games I have played over the years have all made their way onto this page so you too can join in on the fun of procrastinating with horses!
- Most Popular Online Horse Games
- How to Choose a Horse Game
- SIM Horse Games
- Nintendo DS Pony Games
- Games We Hope Come Back
most Popular Online Horse games
Here are some awesome Most Popular Online Horse Games for you to try.This page may contain affiliate links which may earn a commission
1. RIDE! EQUESTRIAN SIMULATION
Popular! This game can be really addicting. Great graphics, pretty horses, and you count strides - I love that! Try it free for an hour. Download required. PC only.
No download required! This is a really popular game. You get to choose a horse (lots of cute choices) then groom it, take care of it and go on rides. You can jump it too. It's a good free horse game to play online.
4. STAR STABLE
Wow! Great graphics and three free levels make this game a must try! Download required.
Updated! This free game has been updated with better graphics and more to do. Be sure to check it out! No download required.
6. MY STABLE
No download required! With MyStable you get your own stable, and you can buy a horse then you can train it, enter shows, breed it, and care for it. It's fun and very popular.
7. BELLA SARA
No download required! Bella Sara has really pretty fantasy horses and ponies. You buy trading cards that feature different horses, and they give you a code you can use to play online. It's a great horse sim game!
8. HOWRSE
No download required! Howrse has lots of fans. It lets you create a horse online and do all kinds of cool things. It's hard to believe you can play it for free.
Fun interactive game for your phone! This is a newer game, you gain horseshoes and advance through levels as you complete quests. Download required.
10. HORSE HAVEN WORLD ADVENTURES
Download on Google Play! This fun interactive horse game takes place at your uncle's old rundown farm where you will get your first horse that you design to start you off.
11. PONY WORLD 2
Free trial! In this sweet game for younger girls you don't ride a pony - you are the pony! Create your own look then make friends and more. For PC. Download required.
Fun interactive game for the tablet! In this game you can groom your horse, compete with it, train it, and feed it. Download required.
13. NANCY DREW: THE SECRET OF SHADOW RANCH
Incredible storyline! In this super fun interactive game you (as Nancy Drew) have to figure out the mystery of Shadow Ranch. Try it free for an hour. Download required. PC only.
14. PONY LUV GAME
Free Trial! This is also a great game. You can get your own horse, buy food and tack for it, race it, and take care of it like you would a real pony. You can take it to the park and have a ton of fun. I definitely recommend you try it. Download required.
15. HORSE ISLE
No download required! This is a fun online horse game. It kind of reminds me of Animal Crossings for DS. It's tricky but also addicting ... it's one of those where you can play for hours and not realize how long you've been on it!
16. PONY ISLAND
No download required! Christina, one of our horsecrazygirl friends, told me about this game. You create gorgeous fantasy ponies from parents you choose, raise them, compete and all that fun stuff.
17. PETZ: HORSEZ 2
Steam account required! This is a really great game. You get to train, ride, and breed your horse and also go into competitions.
How to Find The best Horse Game
If you are feeling overwhelmed by all the online horse games available and not sure where to start here are my top 5 Tips for How to Choose a Horse Game.
#1: Decide what you want out of a horse game
This may seem like a very broad question when you first look at it and you may be thinking to yourself, “I DON’T KNOW this is why I came to this site!” But chances are if you found yourself here after looking online for a horse game, you were bored with the game(s) you had been playing and couldn’t find another one easily. So ask yourself what you did not like about the last game(s) and this will help you figure out what you want in your next game.
Example: When I was playing Horse Isle online I really enjoyed it but I wanted a game with better graphics that made me feel like I was actually with the horses and riding. With that in mind I went out looking and that is how I found Ride! An Equestrian Simulation
#2: Think about how much time you like spending playing a game
For me when I hear something like this I think the time I spend playing the game depends on how much I like it. But what I am actually trying to get at is some games have an end to them and others do not. So, if you are looking for the horse game equivalent to Candy Crush where there is no end in sight and you want it that way because you like having something fun to play at all times you may want to look at something like Horse Tales or Horse Quest. But if you want to play something that has an end you can reach in a reasonable amount of time and feel like you conquered a goal Nancy Drew: Secret of Shadow Ranch is probably a better bet.
#3: Introverted vs. Extroverted
Don’t worry you won’t have to answer a personality test to figure this question out. All you need to do is consider if you want the game to have a chat feature. Many games now either have or at least offer a chat option. For me when I personally play a game I don't really care about a chat feature as I know I will not use it. But for some people they really like to chat to other people in games. Obviously, PC games won’t have a chat option but when looking at online games it is something to consider. If you want a fun online game that does not have a chat feature Planet Horse would be a good option. But if you are wanting to mingle then look at games such as Horse Quest.
#4: What Seat You Ride
This one may or may not matter to you but when looking for a game you can also take into consideration what seat you ride. Because I am a Hunter/Jumper rider I have naturally gravitated towards horse games with jumping, but games such as My Western Horse cater to those who ride western. For those who want a horse racing game that doesn't have betting in it, Horse Academy is a good choice.
Hunter/Jumper riders have much more of a selection with games such as Ride! Equestrian simulation. Dressage has some great game options but most of those are PC games such as Lucinda Green’s Equestrian Challenge which we unfortunately don’t have a link to because it's kind of hard to find now. For those who participate in gymkanna’s, the Saddle Club game had you covered. Unfortunately, I have yet to find a saddle seat horse game but if there is one you know of and play definitely let me know in the comments. If you just want to breed horses, Howrse is a great option.
#5: What Type of Devices You Have
Okay, this one is a little bit obvious and one of the less inspired points but it is still very important one to consider. Being in college I really only have my DVD playerless laptop, phone and computer to use for horse games. This definitely restricts the games I can play. As a result I can’t pull out any of my PC games but I can play the online horse games.
If you live where internet streaming is expensive or spotty, you’re going to want a game can you can download and play, including games for PC, Nintendo, or Wii/Playstation/X box. By the way, I find the quality of those games to often be excellent. I think it probably has to do with the price of an online game versus a Wii game along with the differences in cost for making and launching games for the internet versus the Nintendo, etc.
SIM Horse Games
Here are some awesome SIM horse games for you to try. These games are usually built around a community of players who interact with each other. Some are NOT appropriate for players under the ages of 13 (or in some cases, 15) so please be sure to read the instructions first.
Download required! It has beautiful 3-D graphics that immerse you in the world of horses and give you the opportunity to interact and compete with players from all over the world.
Download required! This online horse game is really cool, especially since it is one of the few online horse games that is focused on western riding. You get to ‘design’ your own horse and then train them.
No download required! This is a new horse sim game one of our HCG's told me about. Try it and let me know what you think of it!
4. PONYBOX
No download required! Here's a horse SIM game that looks very fun. Give it a try and then come back and tell us what you think!
No download required! This virtual horse game was created by another horse crazy girl! It's a free game and it let's you breed, show and train horses.
No dowload required! This game is wonderful, it allows you to train, breed, and even show your own horse. It is eventing focused as it has dressage, show jumping, and cross country. It also lets you hosts contests and make friends.
Nintendo DS Pony Games
Are you looking for fun Nintendo DS pony games and great Nintendo DS horse games? This is the place to find out about the best ones, and share your reviews and tips for playing them.I love my Nintendo DS because I can take it anywhere...and I am always on the hunt for new fun games to play. If they have horses or ponies in them, that's the best!
Here's my Nintendo DS games list with horses and ponies. If you've played these games be sure to share your review!
1. APASSIONATA
Apassionata offers an enormous variety of exciting functions. Various aspects of horse care, such as feeding and grooming, are covered by the game. Petting the horses, trail rides, and training activities performed daily at any riding stable - are also part of the game.
2. BARBIE HORSE ADVENTURES: RIDING CAMP
Play as Barbie as you train, ride, and jump, while participating in challenges that will help you perfect the skills of owning and caring for your horse. Showcase your abilities in the camp's final week and take home the blue ribbon!
3. BELLA SARA
It's an awesome game! You get to ride around the world of Bella Sara, collecting horseshoes. You don't necessarily need to buy the game to play Bella Sara. You can also play it online!
Easy to pick up and play, Championship Pony allows you to train, customize and nurture your horses as often as you wish.
5. DISCOVERY KIDS: PONY PARADISE
Pony Paradise gives you the chance to care for your very own pony from birth to adulthood. Become best friends as you groom, feed and take your pony for rides!
You get to pick your horse (lots of choices) and train it. You can also save wild horses.
7. ELLEN WHITAKER'S HORSE LIFE
You get to choose your horse from 7 different breeds and you choose it's coat, you also get to customize the hair, markings and so on. Your foal gets born and the story starts.
8. HORSEZ
You can do dressage, jumping, and cross-country. You can also do trail riding when not busy.
9. HORSE & FOAL: MY RIDING STABLES
Finally the dream of your own estate comes true for the Nintendo DSTM as well. Get ahead as a stable hand, raise sweet little foals and take excellent care of your guests in "My Riding Stables".
10. HORSE LIFE
Horse Life is one of the best DS horse games. The graphics are wicked awesome! You can choose between three real horse breeds and an unicorn.
11. HORSE LIFE: JOHN WHITAKER INTERNATIONAL, LTD
Get a living horse in your DS! Presented by the Whitaker Family - the biggest name in national and international competitions.
12. HORSE TRAINER
Make your dreams come true! Take a ride in the beautiful outdoors and experience all the thrills and excitement of owning your very own horse!
13. I LOVE HORSES
Explore the amazing world of Greenhill Ranch, home to championship horses. Discover 20 fun mini-games that let you teach, train and groom your horse.
This game lets you pick your horse's breed, color, personality, and loads more. You can buy all the gear and tack for your horse, go on peaceful rides, go to lessons, talk to friends, learn about horses by collecting horse cards on rides.
15. LET'S RIDE: FRIENDS FOREVER
Practice hard-to-perfect riding and jumping skills as you prepare for the all-important regional jumping competitions. Go for the blue ribbon!
16. MY HORSE & ME
You play as a girl named Emma who goes to her Uncle's farm. All the horses are sick. Why? You'll figure it out when you finish the game.
17. MY HORSE & ME 2
In the game, you choose a horse - the colors of your saddle, bridle, saddle pad and leg protectors. And every time you go to a show you get money.
This amazing game is great for all horse lovers and has just come out not too long ago! The graphics are excellent too.
You can go on rides to take care of your horse. You can enter contests like fashion dressage and show jumping.
20. PETZ: PONY CLUB
Take care of all the adorable ponies and make them your own! Join the pony club, take care of the cute ponies there and prepare them for the annual parade.
21. PIPPA FUNNELL 2: FARM ADVENTURES
In this game, enter competitions to save your friend farm: the more you win the closer you get. Raise horses from birth to competition developing their abilities throughout the story.
22. PONY FRIENDS
Pony Friends for DS is a really great game for all horse lovers! It has really beautiful graphics and has all kinds of goals to unlock and achieve.
23. PONY FRIENDS 2
This DS game is great! You can take your horses on trials and solve problems and quests, find wild ponies and tame them.
24. RIDING ACADEMY 2
Ride into adventure! In this game, you step into the shoes of Pauline, a student at the nation's top riding school.
This game is awesome because you can do 5 activities in one day. You can also groom, feed, and take your horse on trail rides.
1. PLANET HORSE
Try free for PC and Mac! I've been playing Planet Horse for a while and I really like it. You can have a bunch of horses (lots of choices of colors and breeds), and go to English shows to compete. Try it free for an hour. Download required. PC and Mac.
It's gone ... This game had the most amazing graphics but seems to have disappeared. If it comes back, I'll be sure to let you know!
4. CAPALLS
This game is also gone ... We have no further information.
6. HORSELAND
No download required! Horseland is very popular. It's not just a book and TV show. It's also a fun SIM horse game that lets you choose a horse, then ride and jump it.
No download required! You get to choose from at least 7 or more kinds of horses and you also get to dress your rider and put on the saddle, blanket, things like that. It's great.
8. HAPPY HORSES
Facebook account required! I would describe this as a forum-type game. The graphics are just pictures, for example.
Facebook account required! In this horse game, you can buy, sell, train, and breed your horse or horses. You can have as many horses as you want.
10. HORSE WORLD
Facebook account required! In this interactive game, you first get to select, design, and name your very own horse. You can then train your horses for different competitions.
11. RIDING OUT
This game appears to be undergoing updates at the moment, their website says the updates will be finished mid-2018.
Have you missed a fun online horse game? Please tell me about it so I can check it out. I always love to hear about great horse and pony games to play!
A note about horse racing games : You will see that I have not included these kinds of games. The reason is that most of those games are really more about gambling than about horses. Betting on horses is not the kind of thing I want to include here. Hope you understand!
Horse Game Reviews from HorseCrazyGirls
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My Western Horse (free, download required) 
My Western Horse is free. It's a great game, but can get a little boring after a long time.
There are 3 stalls you can fill. You can pick a horse, it's …
Riding Out Horse Game
I am excited to hear about this new online horse game called Riding Out that is set to debut soon! It's only going to be available on Facebook, so you'll …
Horse Academy
In this Facebook horse game you can buy, sell, train, and breed your horse or horses. You can have as many horses as you want.
When you start off you …
Happy Horses on Facebook
In Happy Horses on Facebook game you get to pick your very own horse to start off with. You can choose your horse’s name, gender, and breed then you then …
Horse Riding Tales 
Horse Riding Tales is one of my favorite horse games from FOXY games. You get to design your avatar, choosing hair color, eye color, shirt, breeches, and …
Horse Quest Online
This fun interactive new horse game is a great game to have on your phone.
You start off with brown Hanoverian at level 0. But as you complete quests, …
Horse and pony games
Horse And Pony Games: Planet Horse
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My Horse Game for Tablet
My Horse is a fun interactive free game for the tablet.
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Riding Club Championships on Facebook
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Horse Star on Facebook
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Horse Eden Eventing
Horse Eden Eventing is a free online horse game, and you can pay for an upgrade as well.
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Horse World on Facebook
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Horse Haven on Facebook
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