How to Mount & Dismount a Horse in Minecraft: (Step-by-Step)
In Minecraft, horses can be ridden to move faster and cover much more distance than players on foot traveling long distances.
They provide a quick escape from dangerous situations and an excellent mode of transportation.
However, before you can ride a horse in Minecraft, you need to know how to mount and dismount it safely.
Here’s a quick summary if you are in a hurry!
To dismount a horse in Minecraft, press the left shift key on PC and Mac, or the right stick on Xbox. On PlayStation, press the square button on the right joystick, or click the right joystick on Nintendo Switch.
To mount a horse in Minecraft, right-click on the horse (PC/Mac/Education/Windows 10), and press the LT button (Xbox), L2 button (PS3/PS4), or ZL button (Wii U/Nintendo).
In this tutorial, I will walk you through the steps to mount and dismount a horse in Minecraft in the step-by-step guide which is easy to follow.
Dismounting a Horse in Minecraft: A Complete Guide
This guide will discuss dismounting a horse in Minecraft.
Step 1: Stop the Horse
Before you can dismount a horse whether it is real life or Minecraft, you must first come to a complete stop.
The simplest way to do this is by pressing the “sneak” (shift key) on your keyboard to come to a halt.
Step 2: Dismount the Horse
Once your horse has come to a complete stop, you can dismount it.
The key to dismount varies depending on the devices and editions:
| Platform | Horse Dismount Control |
|---|---|
| PC and Mac | Press the left shift key |
| Xbox | Press the right stick (RS) on the controller |
| Education & Windows 10 Edition | Press the left shift key |
| PlayStation | Press the square button on the right joystick |
| Nintendo Switch | Press the Right Joystick |
| Wii | Press the A button on the Wii remote |
| MCPE | Click on the center button twice |
How to Mount a Horse in Minecraft
To Mount the horse, Approach and right-click on it.
However, it can be a bit different for different devices:
| Platform | Horse Mounting Control |
|---|---|
| Pocket Edition (PE) | Point at the horse and press the “Mount” button |
| Xbox 360 and Xbox One | Press the LT button on the console |
| Windows 10, Java Edition (PC/Mac), and Education Edition | Right-click on the horse |
| PS3 and PS4 | Press the L2 button on the console |
| Wii U and Nintendo | Press the ZL button |
That’s it! Now you know how to mount and unmount a horse in Minecraft.
How to Ride a Horse in Minecraft
Here’s how you can ride a horse in Minecraft:
Step 1: Find a horse
Look for a horse in your Minecraft world.
You can find them naturally in forests, plains, and savannas roaming around in a field. They are quite easy to spot and not hard to find.
Step 2: Tame the horse
Approach it with an empty hand and right-click on it to mount it. Note that you might not be easily accepted on the first try. Keep trying until you see red hearts above its head, indicating that it has been tamed.
You can feed it apples, golden apples, wheat, hay bales, sugar, and carrots by Right-clicking on the horse.
Tip: You need to continuously feed the horse from time to time until the hearts stop appearing to tame.
Step 3: Equip a Saddle
Right-click on the horse while holding the saddle in your hand. The saddle will be equipped and appear on the horse’s back and you can now control it using the standard movement controls.
Saddles are crafted with 2 sticks and 5 leather pieces but are also found in chests in dungeons, abandoned mineshafts, and temples or trade with villagers to get saddles.
Standard Movement Controls for Riding a Horse in Minecraft
| Action | PC/Mac | Xbox | PlayStation/Nintendo Switch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Move Horse Forward | Press and hold the “W” key | Press and hold the up arrow | Press and hold the left joystick forward |
| Move Horse Backward | Press and hold the “S” key | Press and hold the down arrow | Press and hold the left joystick backward |
| Turn Horse Left | Press the “A” key | Press the left arrow | Move the left joystick to the left |
| Turn Horse Right | Press the “D” key | Press the right arrow | Move the left joystick to the right |
| Jump the Horse | Press the spacebar | Press the “A” button | Press the “X” button (on PlayStation) or the “Y” button (on Nintendo Switch) |
Horse’s Food Items to Restore Health Points
Here’s a table listing the food horses can eat in Minecraft and the number of health points each of the food restores:
| Food | Health Points Restored |
|---|---|
| Apple | 3 ♥ |
| Golden Apple | 10 ♥ |
| Carrot | 3 ♥ |
| Golden Carrot | 6 ♥ |
| Hay Bale | 20 ♥ |
| Sugar | 1 ♥ |
| Wheat | 2 ♥ |
| Bread | 5 ♥ |
| Sugar Lump | 1 ♥ |
| Enchanted Golden Apple | 10 ♥ |
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In conclusion, riding a Minecraft horse can be a fun and exciting experience. You need to be able to Mount and dismount a horse to be able to ride a horse which can be done by following the correct steps.
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