

Placing well in these competitions allows Sims to try their hand at the Ultimate Horse Championship – the highest division of competition. Sims can take their Horses to the Equestrian Center in Chestnut Ridge to compete in Barrel Racing, Show Jumping, Endurance Racing, and Western Pleasure competitions. They also have a higher likelihood of failing Horse Jumps and Barrel training.Ī Sim’s Riding Level will change their riding animations, and a higher-skilled Sim will be kicked off their horse less frequently. For example, if you have a Horse with the Defiant Trait, they will learn Skills necessary for Competitions more slowly. Their Traits will impact how easy or difficult it is to learn these Skills. Horses can be trained to improve four different skills: Temperament, Agility, Jumping, and Endurance. Their Traits also impact their resale value. They will frequently approach Sims in the hopes of getting their attention.Īs you can see, these Traits greatly impact their ability to be trained in the Skills needed to win Competitions. Needy: These Horses need social interactions often.Mellow: These Horses prefer relaxing over everything else! Because of their laid-back nature, they are quick to gain the Temperament Skill and slow to gain Athletic skills.As an added bonus, they're also brilliant conversationalists!

Intelligent: These Horses are all-around rapid learners, giving them an increased gain of all skills.Independent: These Horses are content on their own and don't need as much attention.Friendly: These Horses love all things social! They are more likely to have positive social interactions.Free Spirit: These Horses thrive in the open outdoors and will become sad if left inside for too long.Due to their fearful nature, it will take them longer to gain the Temperament Skill. Fearful: These Horses are scared of everything and will often become spooked.They gain Athletic skills faster but are slower to gain the Temperament Skill. Energetic: These Horses are full of energy.They also have a higher likelihood of failing Horse Jumps and Barrels. Defiant: These Horses tend to be more ornery when it comes to training and will develop skills more slowly.They also have a higher chance of succeeding when using Horse Jumps and Barrels. Brave: These Horses tend to be stout of heart, uphazed by bad weather or danger.They act meaner towards Sims and are more difficult to train. This is a list for all Traits available for your new Horse friend: Certain hidden traits are also available only through breeding horses in the game. Horses can have three Traits out of the eleven new horse-exclusive ones: Aggressive, Brave, Defiant, Energetic, Fearful, Free Spirit, Friendly, Independent, Intelligent, Mellow, and Needy.
