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How to Breed Horses in Minecraft?

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Minecraft, as a game, takes you into another world. Horses became a part of the Minecraft world in the year 2013 with the launch of version 1.6. They were a part of Mo’ Mod creatures. This article will give you a major insight into how to breed more horses to make your virtual world experience even more amazing.


Why breed horses in Minecraft?


There are several reasons why players may want to breed horses in Minecraft. Some of them are listed below:


To increase the number of Horses

Breeding horses allows players to increase the number of horses they have in their world, making it easier to travel and move resources. Keeping more and more horses doesn’t hurt in the Minecraft world. For surviving, keeping horses is a great option.


To obtain different Breeds

Breeding horses allows players to obtain different breeds of horses with unique characteristics. This also helps the horses gain speed, stamina, and strength.


To obtain foals

Breeding horses allows players to obtain foals, which can be raised and trained to become adult horses.


To obtain different Colors and Patterns

Breeding horses allows players to obtain different colors and patterns for their horses, making them more unique and personalized.


To obtain tamed Horses

Breeding horses allows players to obtain tamed horses that can be ridden and used for transportation.


To obtain different Horse Equipment

Breeding horses allows players to obtain different horse equipment, such as horse armor and horse saddle.


To obtain different Horse Abilities

Breeding horses allows players to obtain different horse abilities such as jumping and galloping, which may be helpful in certain situations.It can also be a fun and rewarding experience, providing players with many valuable resources and benefits. It helps it become easy to survive in the game.


How to breed horses in Minecraft?


Find two adult horses

You will need to find two adult horses in your Minecraft world to breed horses. Adult horses are identified by their full-grown size and their ability to wear armor or have a saddle equipped.


Gather golden apples or golden carrots

To initiate breeding, you will need to feed one of the horses a golden apple or a golden carrot. These items can be found in chests in dungeons or made by combining an apple or carrot with gold nuggets.


Approach the horses with the golden apple or carrot

Once you have gathered the breeding item, approach the two adult horses with the item in hand. Right-click on one of the horses with the item, and it will eat the item.


Wait for the hearts to appear

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Once one of the horses has eaten the golden apple or carrot, hearts will appear above the horses' heads, indicating that they are ready to breed.


Breed the horses

Once the hearts appear, right-click on the second horse to breed the two horses. A baby horse, also known as a foal, will spawn and follow one of the parents.


Wait for the foal to grow

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The foal will take 20 minutes to grow into an adult horse.


Repeat the process

Once the foal has grown into an adult horse, you can breed it with another horse to produce another foal. Repeat the process as many times as you can to get the maximum number of horses.


Note: Keep in mind that breeding horses will require food and patience, but it can be a great way to get more horses and have different breeds with different characteristics.


Conclusion


Breeding horses is one of the best ways to expand your horizons in Minecraft. We will keep updating the article as per the latest updates in this field.


FAQs


Q: How many foals can two horses produce?

A: Two horses can produce one foal at a time. Once the foal is grown and adult, you can breed it again.


Q: How do I know if a horse is an adult?

A: A horse is considered an adult when it has reached its full-grown size and can wear armor or have a saddle equipped.


Q: Can I breed horses in Survival mode?

A: You can breed horses in Survival mode by using golden apples or golden carrots.


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