In The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom you receive so-called stable points for using the stables. If you visit a new stable, register a horse, pay for an overnight stay or complete certain stable-related tasks, your score increases. New horse places, saddles, bridles and other loyalty rewards will gradually be unlocked.
The most important early reward is already waiting at 3 stall points: the harness. This allows a suitable horse to pull carts and other structures. You will need the harness, among other things, if you want to unlock the Great Fairies and transport the musicians with their car.
Stall points briefly explained
The first time you visit a functioning stable you can register as a stable member for free. The Pony Points Card will then be saved among the important items in your inventory. There you can see your overall progress and how many points are missing until the next reward.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| First important premium | harness with 3 stall points |
| Last permanent reward | 50% discount on stable services with 40 points |
| More rewards | From 45 points onwards, vouchers and fit carrots alternate from |
| Redeem points | At the stable member book in a regular stable |
| Select rewards | No, all rewards are unlocked in a fixed order |
The rewards depend on the total number of points achieved. You cannot skip a level or save points for a specific reward. As soon as the required total level is reached, the next bonus is waiting in the stable member book.
This is how you collect stall points
There are several ways to get a stall point. The simplest methods are available to you early in the game:
- Visit a new stable: On your first visit, speak to the stable owner or the employee of a Mini Stable.
- Register a new horse: Catch a wild horse, ride it to the stable and have it registered there.
- Paid overnight stay: An overnight stay in a normal bed or later in a Mahlon bed earns one point each.
- Complete stable tasks: Certain Side Quests around the stables reward you with one or more points.
- Take pictures for the stables: Examines the empty picture frames in the stable buildings and fulfills the photo orders of the stable owners.
Important: If you use a Sleepover Ticket, you will not receive a stall point for this free overnight stay. To farm points you have to pay for the overnight stay with Rupees.
You can pick up horses, drop them off and collect stable points at the two small horse stations. However, there are no beds there and no stable membership book. You therefore have to pick up new rewards in one of the large stable buildings.
Farm stable points quickly
The first three points can be earned at a single regular stable. Register there for the first time, register a new horse and then pay for an overnight stay. This gives you the necessary 3 stall points for the harness.
The best order for early stall points
- Visit a stable that has not yet been discovered and talk to the stable owner.
- Catch a wild horse in the area and register it.
- Stays in a normal bed for 20 Rupees.
- Travel to the next stable and get the first visit point there.
- Examine the large empty picture frames in the stable buildings.
- Only use repeated overnight stays if you are still a few points short of the next reward.
Repeated overnight stays are the safest way to farm, but it costs Rupees. From 40 stable points onwards, the fees for overnight stays and horse registrations fall by 50 percent. After that, the normal bed only costs 10 instead of 20 Rupees.
Stall point display appears to be falling?
After receiving a point, it may appear that the number displayed becomes smaller. At this point, however, the game often shows the points still needed until the next reward. A decreasing number therefore means that you are getting closer to the next reward.
All stable points and loyalty rewards
In the following table you will find all the important stable point rewards. The values given are totals and not the costs of the individual premiums.
| stall points | loyalty reward | Use |
|---|---|---|
| 3 points | tableware | Allows suitable horses to pull carts and structures. |
| 5 points | Horse-God Fabric | A new Paraglider design that you can use on Sayge in Hateno Village. |
| 7 points | Mahlon bed | Unlocks the special bed for 50 Rupees. It grants three temporary hearts, an additional stamina circle, and a message from Mahlon. |
| 10 points | Additional horse space | Increases the maximum number of registered horses by one place. |
| 13 points | travel bridle and travel saddle | Unlocks a basic equipment set for normal horses. |
| 16 points | hairdressing service | Allows you to change the mane of suitable horses. |
| 20 points | Additional horse space | Increases the maximum number of registered horses again. |
| 23 points | Knight’s bridle and knight’s saddle | Unlocks the Horse Heavy Knight Equipment Set. |
| 26 points | decorative bridle and decorative saddle | Unlocks a particularly eye-catching and ornate equipment set. |
| 30 points | Additional horse space | Another place for a registered horse. |
| 35 points | Additional horse space | Increases the stable quota to a maximum of ten registered horses. |
| 40 points | 50% discount on stable services | Overnight stays and new horse registrations only cost half as much. |
| 45 points | 5 overnight vouchers | Allow free overnight stays, but do not bring any new stable points. |
| 50 points | 3 fit carrots | Can be cooked or fed to horses and temporarily increase their endurance. |
| 55 points | 5 overnight vouchers | Five more free nights. |
| 60 points | 3 fit carrots | Three more fit carrots. |
After 40 points you have unlocked all permanent stable services and equipment. If you continue to collect points beyond 60, you will continue to receive overnight vouchers and fitness carrots in increments of five.
You can find an overview of other Paraglider designs in our guide to the fabrics and their locations.
Video: All stall points and rewards
The harness and the Great Fairies
The harness is not only intended for your own carriages and Zonai constructions. You also need it for the episode “A Serenade for the Great Fairy”. The musicians at Woodland Stable cannot bring their chariot to the fairy spring themselves and have to be pulled by a horse.
Axyl up a registered horse from the stable and have it put on a harness at reception. Then place the horse in front of the repaired cart and connect the drawbar to the Ultrahand. Without the reward for three stable points, this part of the task cannot be completed.
The complete quest series and the Locations of all four fairies can be found in our guide to the Great Fairies in Tears of the Kingdom.
map and all 16 stables
In Tears of the Kingdom there are 14 stable locations and two smaller horse stations. The former stable of the Rito is no longer operated as a stable, but houses the Lucky Clover Gazette. The Gerudo Canyon Stable is also closed, but as a location it is still part of the overview of the stable buildings.
For a graphical representation you can also use our interactive map of Hyrule.
| No. | stable or Mini Stable | area | coordinates | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | East Akkala Stable | Deep Akkala | 4235, 2736, 0125 | In the northeast of Hyrule on the road to Akkala Ancient Tech Lab. |
| 2 | Snowfield Stable | Hebra Mountains | -1640, 2573, 0233 | Starting point of the episode “Zelda’s golden horse”. |
| 3 | South Akkala Stable | Akkala Highlands | 3141, 1679, 0201 | Located south of Akkala Fortress. |
| 4 | Foothill Stable | Eldin Canyon | 2611, 1140, 0148 | Good starting point for the route to Death Mountain. |
| 5 | Woodland Stable | Eldin Canyon | 1096, 1139, 0021 | The first task to activate the Great Fairies begins here. |
| 6 | New Serenne Stable | North Hyrule Plain | -1351, 0743, 0085 | Located northwest of Hyrule Castle. |
| 7 | Tabantha Bridge Stable | Hyrule Ridge | -2919, 0545, 0169 | Directly at the eastern end of Tabantha Great Bridge. |
| 8 | Mini Stable for Lookout Landing | Central Hyrule | -0253, 0053, 0019 | Must be repaired via the Side Quest “The Unfinished Shelter”. |
| 9 | Wetland Stable | Sump of Lanayru | 0897, -0146, 0026 | East of the Hyrule Field on the way to the Zora. |
| 10 | Riverside Stable | Hyrule Field | 0329, -1085, 0010 | Located southeast of the scouting post directly on the Hylia River. |
| 11 | Outskirt Stable | Hyrule Field | -1434, -1265, 0032 | In the southwest the Hyrule Field. |
| 12 | Mini Stable on the Digdogg Suspension Bridge | Hyrule Field | -1689, -1663, 0022 | Small Mini Stable without beds and stable member book. |
| 13 | Dueling Peaks Stable | West Necluda | 1751, -1889, 0013 | South of Kakariko Village on the road between the Twin Mountains. |
| 14 | Gerudo Canyon Stable | Gerudo Highlands | -2795, -2237, 0029 | The stable operation is stopped. There are still tasks and two picture frames waiting here. |
| 15 | Highland Stable | Prairie by Faron | 0548, -3428, 0053 | There are several horse tasks and an obstacle course here. |
| 16 | Lakeside Stable | Faron | 1541, -3523, 0072 | Located on Lake Floria and is a good starting point for southern Faron. |
Which stables are particularly important?
- Woodland Stable: Start of the first Great Fairy task.
- Snowfield Stable: Location the quest for Zelda’s golden horse.
- Dueling Peaks Stable: One of the twelve investigations by the Cloverleaf Courier.
- Outskirt Stable: Another reporter episode and several horse tasks.
- Highland Stable: Horse course and starting point for the search for special horses.
- Mini Stable for Lookout Landing: Particularly practical as it is centrally located in the most important early base.
Zelda’s find and tame the golden horse
The episode “Zelda’s golden horse” belongs to the large quest series “In Search of the Truth”. Before Penn appears on Snowfield Stable, you must have registered as a reporter on Lucky Clover Gazette and started the parent episode.
| Task detail | Specifies |
|---|---|
| Episode | Zelda’s golden horse |
| area | Hebra Mountains and northern Tabantha Tundra |
| starting point | Snowfield Stable |
| Client | Penn and Harlow |
| Prerequisite | “In Search of the Truth” at Lucky Clover Gazette start |
| Horse location | Approximately -1818, 3380, 0236 |
| Reward | Golden horse, royal bridle, royal saddle and Rupees |
Start quest
Travel to Snowfield Stable and look for Penn and Harlow by the horse boxes. Harlow reports that Princess Zelda’s The Golden Horse suddenly became restless and ran away north. At the same time, a huge flying monster is said to have appeared in the snowfield.
Speak to Harlow again before leaving. She can give you a stamina potion, which is very helpful in taming the horse.
Through the Tabantha Tundra
Leave the stable to the north and follow the snowfield. On the direct path is a Frost Gleeok. You don’t have to defeat this three-headed dragon for the episode. Keep a good distance and avoid his location to the west or east.
Fighting a Frost Gleeok costs a lot of arrows, powerful weapons, and cold-resistant gear early in the game. If you just want to get the horse, you save a lot of time by bypassing the opponent. You can find tips for a later fight in our Gleeok Guide.
Location of the golden horse
The golden horse is located far north of the stable in northern Tabantha Tundra. It is usually found among several normal horses near some ruins. Its bright fur makes it easy to recognize from a greater distance.
The approximate coordinates are:
-1818, 3380, 0236
Tame Golden Horse
- Put on stealth-enhancing clothing or eat an appropriate meal.
- Approach the horse crouched from behind or from the side.
- Alternatively, you can slide the Paraglider onto its back from an elevated position.
- Press the A button next to the horse to mount.
- Then quickly press the L button repeatedly to calm it down.
- If Link uses up all of his stamina, open the inventory in time and take stamina food.
To tame you need approximately one full circle of stamina. The Mahlon Bed is also helpful as it temporarily grants Link an additional yellow stamina circle.
Return to stable
As soon as the horse has calmed down, ride it back to the Snowfield Stable. There is no need to fight the Frost Gleeok on the way back either. Stay on the edge of your area and, if possible, use the same safe route as before.
Ride up to Harlow and talk to her while still on the golden horse. After the conversation you can keep the horse and register it with a stable. You will also receive the royal bridle and the royal saddle.
Penn’s Ruby reward depends on how many In Search of Truth investigations you have already completed. Payment starts at 50 Rupees and can increase as the Reporter Quest progresses. Additional rewards such as the Lucky Clover Gazette Fabric or parts of the Toad Set are also based on your overall progress.
Video: Zelda’s golden horse
values of Zelda’s golden horse
The Golden Horse is one of the best special horses available without amiibo. It combines high strength with good speed and has a calm temperament. However, its pulling power is lower.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Strength | ★★★★ |
| Tempo | ★★★★ |
| Endurance | ★★★ |
| pulling force | ★★ |
| temperament | Quiet |
This makes the horse particularly suitable for fast travel and normal combat on horseback. However, for heavy wagons and constructions, there are wild horses with better pulling power. The golden horse’s stats can later be improved by visiting the horse god Mahlon.