To tame horses in Black Desert Online, you need to first find a wild horse, approach it while walking, and then interact with it by pressing the R key. This will start the minigame where you need to successfully mount and tame the horse by following on-screen prompts.
Acquiring Horses
To begin taming horses in Black Desert Online, you need to either purchase a Tier 1 horse from a stable hand in a town or catch a wild horse using a capturing rope. Wild horses can be found in the wild, often in grazing areas marked on the map. You will need to approach the horse carefully, using caution not to spook it, then interact with it using the capturing rope to initiate the taming process. Be aware that wild horses can be hard to catch and may require multiple attempts.
Taming
Once you have acquired a horse, you can begin the taming process. You will need to equip yourself with sugar lumps, raw sugar, or lumps of raw sugar to increase your chances of successfully taming the horse. Approach the horse and use the item you have chosen to feed it. This will increase the horse's interest in you and make it easier to mount. Each feeding session will consume one piece of the sugar item you are using. Repeat this process until the horse is fully tamed.
Mounting
After successfully taming the horse, you can now attempt to mount it. Approach the horse and press the R key when prompted to mount. Be prepared for the horse to potentially try and buck you off. You will need to balance yourself by pressing the S key to avoid being thrown off the horse. Continue to mount the horse until it is fully trained and no longer tries to buck you off.
Training
Once you have successfully mounted the horse without being bucked off, you can begin training it. The training process involves riding the horse around to increase its level. You can also use training materials such as horse gear, horse training manuals, and other items to improve the horse's skills and abilities. Training your horse regularly will help it become faster, have more stamina, and learn useful skills for riding and combat.
Breeding
In Black Desert Online, you also have the option to breed horses to generate offspring with desirable traits. To breed horses, you will need a male and a female horse of the appropriate tier. Register both horses for breeding at the stable and pay the required fee. The offspring will inherit traits and skills from both parents, so breeding strategically can result in powerful and valuable horses with unique abilities.
Conclusion
Taming horses in Black Desert Online is a rewarding experience that allows you to acquire and train your own mounts for use in exploration, combat, and trading. By following the steps outlined above and investing time into building a bond with your horses, you can create powerful and unique companions that will aid you on your adventures in the vast world of Black Desert Online.