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Rider's Guide To The Best Horse Riding Computer Games
By an Amazon.com customer
Lucinda Green's Equestrian ChallengeLucinda Green's Equestrian Challenge
Buy new: $13.99 / Used from: $8.95
I didn't think I would have a new favorite, but now I do. This game is incredible! The horse looks realistic. The coat colors and patterns are numerous. There isn't a story line, you just take care of your horse (very easy) and train or ride in competitions.
SADDLE UP - TIME TO RIDE (JEWEL CASE)SADDLE UP - TIME TO RIDE (JEWEL CASE)
Buy new: $7.49 / Used from: $1.50
From Lexis Numerique. This could be the best horse riding game I have played. There are some things I don't like about it, but it is the best so far.
Saddle Up With Pippa FunnellSaddle Up With Pippa Funnell
Buy new: $12.49 / Used from: $4.39
This is also by Lexis Numerique. I love this game! I have played this several times now. The only thing that I don't like is it takes at least 30 minutes to train a horse to top level.
Champion Dreams: First to RideChampion Dreams: First to Ride
Buy new: $7.59 / Used from: $4.19
From Lexis Numerique, this is a really wonderful game. The setting takes place in Scotland, America, and Morocco; it is amazing! The only drawbacks are the inaccuracies in the dressage movements and the difficulty in hosing the horse down.
HorsezHorsez
Buy new: $9.79 / Used from: $5.99
From Lexis Numerique, this game plays much like Champion Dreams. I'm guessing there will be fewer of these around because this title will be re-released as Pippa Funnell: The Golden Stirrup Challenge. The dressage part is a little funky, but overall, very rewarding with a great story line and awesome graphics.
The EquestrianThe Equestrian
Buy new: $14.99 / Used from: $8.00
I just bought this, it should be arriving in the mail. Will update with my opinion soon!
Petz Horsez 2Petz Horsez 2
Buy new: $10.33 / Used from: $2.49
Woo hoo! A pc version! I will be buying this soon! Please check back later for review.
Petz Horse ClubPetz Horse Club
Buy new: $17.73 / Used from: $4.99
This is new.
Championship Horse TrainerChampionship Horse Trainer
Buy new: $9.99 / Used from: $8.23
I have to say, this is my favorite horse racing sim! The graphics are bad and the storyline is nil, but the riding is very good. Most of the training exercises are similar to what I did riding racehorses. I don't think everyone would like this game, but for horse racing this is the best I've played.
Let's Ride: Silver Buckle StablesLet's Ride: Silver Buckle Stables
Buy new: $9.99 / Used from: $2.05
I am really impressed with this effort from ValuSoft. This is really entertaining and offers a different pace because it is centered around western riding. The options for horse coloring are greater than most games and caring for the horse is easier as well.
Let's Ride! The Rosemond Hill CollectionLet's Ride! The Rosemond Hill Collection
Buy used from: $8.95
Possibly the best in the Let's Ride collection. There are many tasks you must do during the course of the game. I have played this game over several times. One of my favorites. The graphics are a bit dated though.
Nancy Drew: The Secret of Shadow RanchNancy Drew: The Secret of Shadow Ranch
Buy new: $12.25 / Used from: $3.48
This isn't so much a horse game as it is a mystery game, but it is really FUN!
Saddle Club: Willowbrook Stables (PC) (Computer Game)Saddle Club: Willowbrook Stables (PC) (Computer Game)
Buy used from: $72.99
This is getting old and graphics aren't that great, but if you love horses and you love mysteries, this game will be a sure-fit. I have Windows 2000 and it runs very well on it.
Willowbrook Stables-Search for the Golden HorseshoesWillowbrook Stables-Search for the Golden Horseshoes
Buy used from: $21.98
This game is almost the exact same as Saddle Club:Willowbrook Stables
My Horse FarmMy Horse Farm
Buy new: $26.99 / Used from: $12.58
I have not personally played this game, it's getting a little old, but everyone I have heard from who has played this game loves it.
Lets Ride: Champion's CollectionLets Ride: Champion's Collection
Buy new: $98.98 / Used from: $45.00
The only game worth playing in this collection is Equestriad 2001. You get to ride in the Olympics! It's very fun. You can even choose to make and name a horse of your own to ride.
EquestriadEquestriad
Buy used from: $39.99
This is the Equestriad 2001 I talked about earlier. It's really fun, even though the graphics aren't all the great and the announcer gets annoying.
My Horse Farm: Welcome To TrottervilleMy Horse Farm: Welcome To Trotterville
Buy new: $17.99
I haven't played this game, but it might be worth a shot.
Let's Ride: Friends ForeverLet's Ride: Friends Forever
Buy new: $11.99 / Used from: $0.46
This game is more difficult to play than it would appear on the box. I find myself almost constantly grooming my horse. Raising a foal is cute. There are very few color choices and no choices for markings.
Riders World Competition - WindowsRiders World Competition - Windows
Buy new: $9.97
Not too bad, the jumping is a bit tricky though. This has three games in it: racing, steeplechasing, and riding (aka Rider's World: I Want To Ride). Worth the money.
Riders World: I Want To RideRiders World: I Want To Ride
Buy new: $19.99 / Used from: $3.00
I beat this in 30 minutes, but it was fun.
Let's Ride: Riding StarLet's Ride: Riding Star
Buy new: $15.55 / Used from: $8.19
This is new. This is for Windows XP/Vista, too new for my computer. Time will tell if it's worth playing.
My Horse and MeMy Horse and Me
Buy new: $13.23 / Used from: $3.25
This might be worth a look. The graphics look promising. This version is for Windows XP though, so I won't be able to play this until I upgrade. It's also available for Wii.
Horses (DVD) Powered by Wildlife Park 2Horses (DVD) Powered by Wildlife Park 2
I haven't played it, but this looks like lots of fun.
Nikki : The First AdventureNikki : The First Adventure
This looks like it might be fun too. It's a mystery adventure game with horses.
Farm VetFarm Vet
Buy new: $11.40 / Used from: $3.26
This isn't a riding game, but it looks like it would be fun and interesting.
Let's Ride: Horse AdventuresLet's Ride: Horse Adventures
Buy new: $15.09 / Used from: $10.00
So far, I have only played one game and I cannot get the horse to jump a fence cleanly. The graphics aren't too great. I don't recommend this if it's your first horse game.
Barbie Horse Adventures: Mystery RideBarbie Horse Adventures: Mystery Ride
Buy used from: $13.99
I've played a couple of these Barbie horse games. They are very simple and straight forward. The horses are easy to manipulate. They would definitely appeal more to the younger horse-crazy girl.
Barbie Adventure Riding Club (CD-ROM)Barbie Adventure Riding Club (CD-ROM)
Buy used from: $1.90
Appealing for younger audience.
Spirit Stallion Of The CimarronSpirit Stallion Of The Cimarron
Buy new: $12.99 / Used from: $4.50
Not so much a horse game as a rehash of the movie. Could be fun for the younger gamer.
Let's Ride: Corral ClubLet's Ride: Corral Club
Buy new: $8.49 / Used from: $1.19
This game is fun, but it doesn't offer much to do. You don't really take care of your horse, there aren't many color choices for the horse, and you only compete in barrel racing. I beat this game in one hour.
50 Horse Games50 Horse Games
Buy new: $13.49 / Used from: $59.99
Not sure how well this game is. I'm a little leary of buying this. Might be more appealing to younger horse gamers.
Final Stretch-Horse Racing SimFinal Stretch-Horse Racing Sim
Buy new: $90.58 / Used from: $28.99
This is an okay game, but if I had the choice, I don't think I would have bought it. It emphasizes betting and handicapping. The play of the race seems unrealistic to me. I would love it if they made a horse racing game that was about training and taking care of your horses instead of making money by betting on races.
Daily Horse RacingDaily Horse Racing
I haven't played this game. It has mixed reviews, the negative coming from horsemen and gamers. I rode at the track for four years and avoided this game because I doubt it's realistic. Might be fun
Let's Ride: DreamerLet's Ride: Dreamer
Buy new: $9.09 / Used from: $0.50
I bought this game thinking it would be like the movie, Dreamer, but no, it has nothing to do with the movie except the cover. It's very boring. The jumping is very easy and the storyline is crawling. Very disappointing.
Time To Ride 2: Saddles And StablesTime To Ride 2: Saddles And Stables
Buy new: $24.99 / Used from: $5.95
I finally played this game and I'm sad to say that I'm very disappointed. I was mistaken to think this is a Lexis Numerique product; it is in fact a Silverline product. While the gameplay is fun, the challenges are extremely difficult, even for a veteran horse gamer like myself. The storyline is so-so to non-existant. I regret buying it.
Jump and Ride: Riding Academy 3DJump and Ride: Riding Academy 3D
Buy new: $3.49 / Used from: $1.99
I have spent three hours trying to install this software on my computer. I am well within the system requirement guidelines. I am very frustrated and the only help I can get is a patch from the Viva website. Save yourself the money and the frustration. Don't buy this game!
Riding Academy: Jump & RideRiding Academy: Jump & Ride
Buy new: $4.49 / Used from: $1.11
This game takes forever to load. You jump your horse over obstacles and various terrain. The horses don't move very well. It is very difficult to beat the computer.
Let's Ride Horse and PonyLet's Ride Horse and Pony
Buy new: $68.94 / Used from: $5.75
I haven't played this game, but generally most people think it's a waste of money. This game is also getting pretty old, so it might not even play well on newer pc's.