In this chapter, we’re diving into one of the most important companions you’ll ever have out on the frontier.
We’re talkin’ horses. 🐎 Swift, strong, and loyal, your horse isn’t just for show — it’s your ticket to distant lands, special events, and hard-to-reach locations. While you rest, it runs — burning its own Energy so you can save yours for the real action.
Let’s break down how breeding works and what it takes to raise the finest steed west of the Rockies!
🐾 Getting in the Saddle
You’ll get your first horse once you build the Stables — your one-stop spot for managing up to 8 horses. Here, you can swap mounts, let them rest to regain Energy, feed them, and start breeding new foals.
New horses come from two places: either purchased from Arabella Gallopridge in Silverton or bred right at home. Unlike pets, you can’t tame a wild stallion — every steed must be earned.
Each horse comes with its own stats: Energy (used for travel), Speed (how fast it gets there), and Endurance (how far it can go without tiring). Choose wisely, partner.
🐴 Horse Stats & How to Restore Energy
Every horse in Westland Survival has three key stats: Energy, Speed, and Endurance.
Horse Energy is your steed’s stamina — it fuels travel across the global map, whether you’re riding solo or hauling a Wagon. Once it runs dry, you’ll have to continue on foot, leading your tired companion by the reins. But don’t worry — each horse has its own Energy pool. Swap a tired one for a fresh mount back at the Ranch and keep going!
Horses regain Energy in two ways:
Stable Recovery: Leave a horse at the Ranch and make sure the Feeder’s stocked. Horses can eat any crops, but Horse Feed made from Oats and Corn works best.
Horse Sugar Treats: Instantly refills Energy — same as before, but now with a new name.
Speed affects how fast Energy drains while riding, and Endurance determines Energy use when pulling a Wagon. Balance your mount’s stats with your mission — and you’ll go far.
🧬 Perks That Make a Difference
Beyond stats, every horse comes with at least one innate perk — a unique trait that gives it an edge. The rarest steeds can even roll two!
Here’s what your horse might be packing:
- Energetic – Higher max Energy
- Increased Speed / Endurance – Boosts to travel efficiency
- Thrifty – Eats less from the Feeder
- Fast Metabolism – Restores Energy faster in the Stable
- Sweet Tooth – Gets more Energy from Sugar Treats
- Cargo Carrier – Extra inventory slots (very rare!)
Just like pets, perk rarity is independent of the horse’s tier — even a common mount might surprise you with something special.
🎠 Breeds & Types: Find Your Perfect Horse
Breeding is your ticket to building a powerful herd — with a chance at rare foals, flashy coats, and better stats. But it’s not just about pairing up any two horses.
You can only breed horses of the same type (Riding or Draft), but their breeds can differ — the foal inherits one of the parents’. Coat color usually follows suit, though new variations may appear if both breeds allow it.
For best results, pair horses of the same tier and rarity — it boosts the odds of stronger offspring. Breeding won’t work without food in the Feeder, and once born, foals need proper feeding to grow into adults. They can’t travel or be sold until they mature.
Each horse has a limited number of breedings, determined by its Fertility stat. It can be replenished with Equine Elixir, but that’s a rare find, available only in the in-game shop.
Raise them right — and you just might raise a legend.
Please note: the mount system is not available in the Steam demo and will be introduced with the full PC release. Add Westland Survival to your wishlist to stay updated — and be among the first to raise loyal companions once the full game launches.