Best Horses & Where to Get Them

Saddling up on the best horse in Red Dead Redemption 2 is essential for the life of an outlaw, as Arthur Morgan is going to constantly be on the run from lawmen, bounty hunters, and Pinkertons. To acquire the fastest horse in Red Dead Redemption 2, players are going to need keen eyes and plenty of money.

The best horses in Red Dead Redemption 2 can be found below so that players have mighty access to some grand and majestic steed. Below, includes the stats of each horse, along with where to get it so that players can roam the Old West with the best possible steed for them.

These horses are all equally incredible as the Saddle & Stirrup combo makes the horse better overall.

1

Arabian – White

A Free Horse That’s One of the Fastest in the Wild

The Arabian horse with a white coat is truly a majestic one-of-a-kind horse that even Dutch Van der Linde’s The Count will envy. The white Arabian is beautiful with its snowy coat, and its stats are almost unrivaled from other horses. What makes this small steed even better is the fact that it’s entirely free, so long as players venture out into the harsh wilderness of Ambarino.

The white Arabian can be found roaming near Lake Isabella, and while it might be a relatively easy horse to find, players still need to break it and transfer it safely back to a stable. The white Arabian has exceptional stats, but its small size might make it more skittish than other breeds.

2

Buell

The Veteran’s Majestic Dutch Warmblood

The beautiful horse that once belonged to Hamish Sinclair, the veteran over at O’Creagh’s Run. Buell is a divinity with his cremello gold coat, which provides him with a shine like no other out in the wild. Buell can be a stubborn horse, but a somewhat brave one, making it a nice work horse to ride through more dangerous territories.

What really cements Buell as a great horse isn’t just the decent speed and acceleration, but the fact that it can be acquired for free by those who complete the Veteran Stranger Mission which becomes available in Chapter 6 – allowing Arthur to hold an exclusive horse like no other.

If players do decide to claim Buell in Chapter 6, they will lose it in the Epilogue.

3

Cerberus

A Prized Horse From the Braithwaite Family

• How to Get: Earn a Bond Level 1 before giving it to Clive and Clay in the Chapter 3 mission: Horse Flesh for Dinner / purchased from the Blackwater Stable in the Epilogue for $925

Cerberus is a true rarity that shouldn’t actually be able to be claimed, but it’s a trick that Rockstar Games has never removed – so why not take advantage of it? Cerberus is an exclusive horse to the Chapter 3 mission: Horse Flesh for Dinner, in which Javier, Arthur, and John break into Braithwaite Manor’s stables and steal the majestic beast.

If Arthur decides to ride, feed, and pet Cerberus before giving it to Clive and Clay Davies, then they will form a bond with Cerberus, a dark bay race/war horse from the Turkoman variety. Cerberus is the earliest Turkoman that players can get from Chapter 3, and it’s a brilliant horse acquired for free with one simple trick.

4

Arabian – Black

An Incredibly Fast and Small Race Horse

• How to Get: Purchased from the Saint Denis Stable from Chapter 4 onwards for $1,050

Arabians are exceptional horses with lovely temperaments and quick bonding with their trainers and riders. That’s why the asking price of over a thousand dollars is well worth it for those who enter Saint Denis’ Stables in Chapter 4 and beyond. The black variant of the Arabian has the best stats of this horse breed, and for good reason.

Not only is the coat beautiful, and the price expensive, but the black Arabian provides amazing health, stamina, speed, and acceleration to provide riders with one of the finest horses that an outlaw could possibly own in the Old West.

5

Nokota – Reverse Dapple Roan

Exceptional Speed for an Exceptional Steed

• How to Get: Purchased at the Saint Denis Stable from Chapter 4 onwards for $450

Found within the Saint Denis Stable from Chapter 4 onwards, the Nokota is a warm-blooded equine worth its asking price, for it has the speed and agility that one would want from a trusty steed. Its thick muscles and winter coat make it a prized horse that won’t flee from the nearest snake or gator, but that’s no excuse to torment it with dangerous predators.

The Nokota, specifically the reverse dapple roan version, has great speed and acceleration, and the health and stamina cores of the horse provide it with a decent enough time when engaging in combat from horseback.

6

Thoroughbred – Reverse Dapple Black

A Thoroughbred to Rival Micah’s Baylock

• How to Get: Available for free for Special Edition / Ultimate Edition owners at the Valentine Stable in Chapter 2 onwards

Players who own the Special Edition or Ultimate Edition of Red Dead Redemption 2, have a free treat waiting for them in the Valentine Stable from Chapter 2 onwards. Within Chapter 2, players can get access to an exceptional horse with the Thoroughbred, and it’s entirely free.

The distinct coat on the horse makes it look like Micah Bell’s Baylock, and as a racehorse, it provides great accessibility for speed and agility, even if the horse can be a tad clumsy and prone to falls if the rider isn’t careful of where they tread.

7

Missouri Fox Trotter – Amber Champagne

A Race/Work Mixture for All Engagements

• How to Get: Purchased at the Scarlett Meadows Stable from Chapter 4 onwards for $950

Those who have ventured into missions with Micah Bell will know of his horse – Baylock. Baylock has a black body with a white face, almost like a skull, and while players can’t replicate that look, they can take the same horse breed with the Missouri Fox Trotter, more specifically, the amber champagne coat version.

This horse is acquired from the Scarlett Meadows Stable in Chapter 4 onwards, and it’s a very decent horse to own. It might be a tad expensive, but the race/work mixture paired with great speed and decent acceleration, makes it a scruffy horse that is certainly no nag.