What is the best horse of Red Dead 2? Here's where to get the best breeds

Riding a horse is the first thing to do in the gigantic world of Red Dead Redemption 2. Soon, you will find yourself raising a multitude of horses looking for one that will allow you to move quickly. With little rapid movement, it is essential to have a horse that is not only fast but can handle the burden of exploration.

While the question of which horse is the absolute best comes down to preference, there are some breeds that can be ranked among the best candidates. Below, we discuss these breeds and highlight their locations. If you are looking for a more detailed guide to horse care and how to improve the performance of your faithful rider while doing bank en route, we have one in the hopper to come, so make sure to often check all the information on how to be a good trainer of horses.

Know that there are some light location spoilers below since most of these horses can only be acquired later in the game. You should be good for the White-Maned Arab race, but be careful when looking at the details below if you want to avoid potential elements of the story.

For more guides, you should check out our features by outlining all the tips you should know before playing and the things that the game does not tell you. We also have guides on more specific topics, such as firearms personalization and income generation. Be sure to read our review of Red Dead 2 if you have not already done so. And if you want to have a little more fun, read our article detailing the cheats of the game.

What are the best breeds?

As noted, there is no single "best horse" in the game. There are only strong races that are much better than the standard breeds you encounter early. Expressing about the different types: the Arabian, Turkoman and Missouri Fox Trotter breeds stand out as the most complete and the most performant. Do not forget that the statistics below reflect the horse when you find it and not in its optimal state.

Arab

Arabian horses have some of the best statistics in general. There are three types of coats in total, each with its own statistics: white, black and pink gray.

Arab-Maned White

The Arabian bald can only be found in the wild, allowing to find it relatively early. This snow-white beauty wanders on the shores of Isabella Lake. It is quite difficult to tame, so you will have to persist and calm it sufficiently before you can approach it.

Compared to other Arab horses, he has the lowest health and endurance statistics–but, it is still much higher than one of the most standard horse breeds. A good compromise for a fantastic horse that you can catch and tame so early in the game. Just watch out for the wolves lying around.

Speed	Acceleration	Handling	Type
6	6	Elite	Superior

Black Arabic

The black-maned Arabian horse can be bought at Saint-Denis Stable during chapter 4. It presents most of the complete statistics of Arabian horses, with Decent health and endurance.

Speed	Acceleration	Handling	Type
6	6	Elite	Superior

Arabian gray rose with mane

The Arabian Rose Gray Bay Maned can only be purchased at the Blackwater Stable during the epilogue. He has the Superior health and endurance of the three Arab horses.

Speed	Acceleration	Handling	Type
6	6	Elite	Superior

Turkmen

Turkoman horses compensate for their weak acceleration with solid speed, average handling and high health pool. As a cross between race and war breeds, they are very useful for riders looking for a reliable steed who can withstand the damage without sacrificing speed. The three Turkmen breeds have the same exact statistics, which are reflected below with a brief breakdown of where you can buy them and when.

Speed	Acceleration	Handling	Type
6	5	Standard	Race / war

• Turkoman gold: Sold at St Denis Stable during Chapter 4.
• Turkoman from Black Bay: Sold to the Blackwater stable during the epilogue.
• Turkoman money: Sold at the Tumbleweed stable during the epilogue.

Missouri Fox Trotter

The Missouri Fox Trotter balances the best base speed of all breeds of horses with Solid health and high endurance. As a mix between the Race and Work breeds, the Missouri Fox Trotter is highly recommended for those who want all the benefits and qualities of a fast riding horse with resilient endurance. Like the Turkoman breed, all Missouri Fox Trotter coats have the same exact stats, which are reflected below with a brief overview of where you can buy them and when.

Speed	Acceleration	Handling	Type
7	5	Standard	Race / Work

• Champagne Amber: Sold at Scarlett Meadows Stable during Chapter 4.
• Pinto Silver Dapple: Sold to the Blackwater stable during the epilogue.