Finding Zelda's golden horse is basically a rite of passage for anyone getting serious about Tears of the Kingdom. It’s flashy. It’s shiny. Honestly, it makes Epona look a little plain by comparison. But if you just ride out into the snow looking for it without a plan, you're gonna have a bad time.
You’ve probably heard the rumors at the stables. People are whispering about a majestic creature that once belonged to the Princess herself. It’s not just a legend; the horse is real, and it’s shivering somewhere in the Tabantha Tundra.
The Secret to Finding Zelda’s Golden Horse
First things first, you can't just stumble upon this horse and keep it. Well, technically you can see it, but to actually own it and get the cool gear, you have to trigger the quest. This is where most people get stuck. You need to head to the Lucky Clover Gazette. It’s located just outside Rito Village.
Talk to Traysi. She’s the editor-in-chief and she’ll hire you as a freelance reporter. This kicks off the "Potential Princess Sightings!" quest line. Once that's active, head over to Snowfield Stable in the South Tabantha Snowfield.
You'll see a Rito named Penn (the big bird guy) talking to a stable hand named Harlow. Harlow is freaking out because Zelda’s horse got spooked and bolted north.
Navigating the Tundra
The horse is hanging out in the North Tabantha Snowfield.
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Here is the catch: there is a Frost Gleeok sitting right in the middle of your path. If you’re early in the game, that three-headed ice dragon will absolutely delete you. You don't have to fight it. Seriously, just skirt around the edges of the ruins. Stay to the far right or left, and you’ll find the golden horse chilling with a few other wild horses near some snowy ruins.
The exact coordinates are roughly -1785, 3326, 0259.
Taming the Beast Without Falling Off
This horse is picky. It has a "Gentle" temperament once it's yours, but getting it to like you is a struggle. You’re going to need stamina.
If you haven’t upgraded your stamina wheel at least once or twice, bring snacks. Cook up some Endura Carrots or make some Stamina Elixirs. I’d say you need about a wheel and a half of stamina to survive the "soothing" phase.
- Sneak up slow. Use a Stealth set if you have it.
- Jump on. * Mash the L button. Don't just tap it—hammer it.
- Watch the green bar. If it gets low, pause the game and eat your stamina food.
Once the horse settles down, you aren't done. You have to ride it all the way back to Harlow at the Snowfield Stable.
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Is the Golden Horse Actually Good?
Let's talk stats. Most "special" horses in Zelda games are all show and no go. The golden horse is actually a solid mid-to-high tier mount.
- Strength: 4 Stars
- Speed: 4 Stars
- Stamina: 3 Stars
- Pull: 2 Stars
It’s fast and tough. The pull stat is low, so it’s not the best for dragging huge Zonai wagons around Hyrule, but for exploring? It’s fantastic. Plus, once you finish the quest, Harlow gives you the Royal Bridle and Royal Saddle. It makes the horse look incredibly regal.
If those stats aren't high enough for you, remember you can visit the Horse God, Malanya, in Akkala. You’ll have to feed him specific meals—like Veggie Porridge or Hot Buttered Apples—to boost the horse’s stars. It’s a grind, but you can eventually turn this into a five-star speed demon.
Hidden Rewards and Requirements
When you turn in the quest to Penn and Harlow, they don’t just give you the horse. They also give you:
- 100 Rupees (always nice).
- An Energizing Elixir.
- The ability to register the horse right then and there.
Make sure you actually talk to the stable master to register it. If you lose the horse before registering it, you might have to go find it all over again, and nobody wants to play hide-and-seek with a Gleeok twice.
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One thing I noticed is that the horse seems to have a slightly higher "bravery" than random wild horses. It doesn't seem to freak out quite as fast when a Bokoblin starts swinging a club, though maybe that's just my imagination.
Final Pro-Tips for the Road
Don't forget that the Tabantha region is freezing. If you don't have the Snowquill Armor from Rito Village, you’ll be losing hearts the whole time you’re trying to tame the horse. Eat some spicy peppers or carry a Flameblade to stay warm.
Also, if the horse gets spooked and runs into the Gleeok’s aggro range, just run away and wait. It’ll eventually reset back to its starting position. Don't chase it into the dragon's mouth.
Now that you know exactly where to go and how to handle the stamina drain, your next step is to head to the Lucky Clover Gazette to start that contract. Once you've got the golden horse registered, you can take it to any stable in Hyrule to swap out its gear or change its mane style at your leisure.
Step-by-Step Action Plan
- Visit the Lucky Clover Gazette and talk to Traysi to start "Potential Princess Sightings!"
- Go to Snowfield Stable and speak with Penn and Harlow.
- Prepare at least 1.5 wheels of stamina (via upgrades or food).
- Sneak past the Frost Gleeok in North Tabantha Snowfield.
- Mount and soothe the golden horse at coordinates -1785, 3326, 0259.
- Ride back to the stable to claim your Royal gear and permanent ownership.