Taming and Saddle
On the plains or savanna, select an adult. Remove the item from your hand, use the horse and repeat the landing after each discard. Hearts mean success. Food can speed up the process, but is not necessary for normal taming. Reference: Java 1.21.6: saddle recipe.
In Java while sitting, press E and place the saddle in its slot. On Bedrock, open the animal's inventory with the corresponding device button. With Java 1.21.6 saddle can be made from 3 leather and 1 iron ingot; in earlier versions, look for ready-made items in mining, trading or fishing.
Test your horse for a long journey
On level ground, compare the speed and jump of several tame horses. The suit does not show characteristics. To jump, hold the jump button and release when the scale reaches the desired level.
Our convenient road dimensions are 3 block width and 4 block free height. Add sides on bridges, remove low foliage in the forest. This is a margin for the rider, not a required size for each pass.
Recording coordinates and road signs are described in the manual: Maps and signposts: make your world easier to navigate.
Cargo and return
A normal horse wears armor, but not a chest. For cargo, tame a donkey or mule and use a regular chest on it: get 15 cells. You cannot pick up a placed chest from a living animal using regular switching - choose the cargo destination in advance.
Don't plan on just horseback riding across a deep river. Prepare a bridge or separate crossing with a leash. Leave a closed stable at the base and check your health after falls.
To breed and preserve breeders, use the following plan: A small animal farm: pens, food and a breeding pair.
