In this Red Dead Redemption 2 Horse Upgrades and Customization Guide, we will guide you on all the different types of upgrades and customizations that you can purchase for your horse in Red Dead Redemption 2. Horses are your companion for the entire game, and you will need them to be in the best condition all the time. You can purchase different upgrades for your horses to make them even better.
If you do not want to invest in a new horse, there are different ways by which you can make your current horse much better. If you head to the stables, you can purchase better quality equipment for your horse which will allow your horse to perform better. These upgrades range from saddles to saddlebags and stirrups. You can also visually customize your horses in Red Dead Redemption 2.
Horse Upgrades and Customization Options – Red Dead Redemption 2
Our Red Dead Redemption 2 Horse Upgrades and Customization Guide details everything that you need to know about horse upgrades and customizations.
Tack Upgrades
This section of the guide lists all Tack Upgrades that you can purchase in the game.
- Saddles
- Saddlebags
- Stirrups
- Horns
- Blankets
- Bedrolls
Saddles
This section of the guide lists all the Saddles that you can purchase in the stables. Purchasing better and high-quality saddles will improve your horse’s Stamina Core and Health Core Drain Rate. They will also allow the Stamina to regenerate much quicker.
Kneller Mother Hubbard Saddle
Comes in two variants. Stock and Improved. Stock is owned by default and Improved costs $65.00. You can opt for a variety of colors.
Lumley Ranch Cutter Saddle
Comes in two variants. Stock and Improved. Stock costs $45.00 and Improved costs $70.00. You can opt for a variety of colors.
Kneller Dakota Saddle
Comes in two variants. Stock and Improved. Stock costs $43.00 and Improved costs $72.00. You can opt for a variety of colors.
Stenger Roping Saddle
Comes in two variants. Stock and Improved. Stock costs $47.00 and Improved costs $78.00. You can opt for a variety of colors.
Gerden Trail Saddle
Comes in two variants. Stock and Improved. Stock costs $48.00 and Improved costs $80.00. You can opt for a variety of colors.
Lumley McClelland Saddle
Comes in two variants. Stock and Improved. Stock costs $42.00 and Improved costs $70.00. You can opt for a variety of colors.
Gerden Vaquero Saddle
Comes in two variants. Stock and Improved. Stock costs $51.00 and Improved costs $85.00. You can opt for a variety of colors.
Saddlebags
This section of the guide lists all the Saddlebags found in the game. Better quality Saddlebags will allow you to store more outfits, masks, and hats on the horse.
Standard Saddle Bag
You own it right from the start.
Upgraded Saddle Bag
Costs $40 and allows you to store more outfits, hats, and masks.
Stirrups
This section of the guide lists all the stirrups in the game. Buying upgraded stirrups will increase your horse’s Speed and Acceleration. It will also reduce the rate at which your horse’s stamina reduces while running.
Fillies Stirrup
Costs $9 and does not come with any bonuses.
Baroque Stirrup
Costs $11.25 and reduces Stamina Drain by 5%.
Slim-line Iron Stirrup
Costs $14.00 and reduces Stamina Drain by 10%.
Slim-line Stirrup
Costs $16.65 and reduces Stamina Drain by 15%. Also increases Speed and Acceleration by 1 bar.
Deep Roper Stirrup
Costs $18.00 and reduces Stamina Drain by +20%. Also increases Speed and Acceleration by 1 bar.
Belled Oxbow Stirrup
Costs $20.00 and reduces Stamina Drain by 25%. Also increases Speed and Acceleration by 1 bar.
Oxbox Stirrup
Costs $22.28 and reduces Stamina Drain by 30%. Also increases Speed and Acceleration by 1 bar.
Bell Stirrup
Costs $25.65 and reduces Stamina Drain by 35%. Also increases Speed and Acceleration by 2 bars.
Costs $27.23 and reduces Stamina Drain by 40%. Also increases Speed and Acceleration by 2 bars.
Tapaderos Stirrup
Costs $29.25 and reduces Stamina Drain by 45%. Also increases Speed and Acceleration by 2 bars.
Hooded Stirrup
Costs $32.40 and reduces Stamina Drain by 50%. Also increases Speed and Acceleration by 2 bars.
Horns
This section lists all the Horns in the game. These are just visual upgrades and do not provide any bonus.
- Maple ‘Duck Bill’ Horn – $0.00
- Pine ‘Dally’ Horn – $6.75
- Birch ‘Dally’ Horn – $9.00
- Steel ‘Dally’ Horn – $11.03
- Brass Eagle Horn – $16.88
- Aspen ‘Duck Bill’ Horn – $8.10
- Steel ‘Duck Bill’ Horn – $8.55
- Steel ‘Diablo’ Horn – $12.83
- Steel ‘Diez Corona’ Horn – $14.18
- Aspen ‘Thick Neck’ Horn – $10.58
- Birch ‘Torquemada’ Horn – $12.15
- Redemption ‘Sidewinder’ Horn – $13.50
- Maple ‘Torqeumada’ Horn – Pre-Order Bonus
- Birch ‘Wide Belly’ Horn – $8.78
Blankets
This section of the guide lists all the blankets in the game. Each one comes in a variety of colors.
- Cotorra Blanket – Default
- Rio Bravo Blanket – $13.25
- Bayou Blanket – $12.50
- Cholla Blanker – $$11.00
- Manzanita Blanket – $11.75
- Diablo Blanket – $10.50
- Iron Cloud Blanket – $9.50
- Roanoke Blanket – $10.00
- Nekoti Blanket – $8.75
- Siltwater Blanket – $8.00
- Millesani Blacket – $12.00
- Owanjilla Blanket – $11.25
Bedrolls
This section lists all the bedrolls that you can purchase in the game. Each one comes in a variety of colors.
- Wool Bedroll – $5.50
- Padded Wool Bedroll – Default
- Canvas Bedroll – $6.30
Grooming
The Grooming section in the stables allow you customize the visual appearance of your horse. You have the following two options here.
- Mane
- Tail
Mane
This section of the guide lists all the different Mane options that you can choose to customize the look of your horse. Each one comes in a variety of colors.
- Natural – Default
- Regular – $2.75
- Short – 2.50
- Long – $3.00
- Braid – $4.00
- Mohawk – $3.50
- Dreadlock – $3.50
Tail
You can also customize the tail of your horse to any style and color. We have listed the available options below.
- Natural – Default
- Regular – $2.50
- Short – $2.25
- Long – $2.75
- Braid -$3.75
- Dreadlock – $3.25
Services
This section of the stables provides basic services for your horse. You can avail yourself of two services for your horse.
- Horse Care Package – Costs $4.50 and fully restores all Horse Cores and turns them Golden.
- Change Horse Name – You can change your horse’s name here. It does not charge you anything.
Horse Provisions
You can also purchase different horse provisions at all stables. We have detailed them below.
- Apple – Slightly restores all Horse Cores. Costs $0.36
- Beets – Greatly restores all Horse Cores. Costs $0.59
- Carrot – Greatly restores all Horse Cores. Costs $0.45
- Celery – Slightly restores all Horse Cores. Costs $0.23
- Hay – Greatly restores all Horse Cores. Costs $0.23
- Peppermint – Slightly restores all Horse Cores. Costs $0.32
- Sugar Cube – Slightly Restores all Horse Cores. Costs $0.23
- Horse Stimulant – Fully restores Horse’s Stamina and Fortifies for some time. Costs $2.25
- Potent Horse Stimulant – Fully restores Horse’s Stamina and Fortifies for a greater amount of time. Costs $3.60
- Horse Medicine – Fully restores a Horse’s Health and Fortifies it for some time. Costs $1.35
- Potent Horse Medicine – Fully restores a Horse’s Health and Fortifies it for a greater amount of time. Costs $2.70
- Horse Reviver – Used to revive horses from severe injury and restore some of their health. Costs $8.55
These are all the upgrades and visual customizations found in the game. The stock is the same across all stables in the game, so you can visit any of the stables and purchase these items.
That is all for this guide.
Additional Red Dead Redemption 2 guides are linked below:
- Red Dead Redemption 2 All Rock Carving Locations Guide – 100% Completion
- Red Dead Redemption 2 Beginner’s Guide – Missions, Cores, Horse Loyalty, Crafting
- Red Dead Redemption 2 Crimes Guide – Gangs, Robberies, Rustling
- Red Dead Redemption 2 Combat Guide – Weapon Types, Maintenance, Dead Eye
- Red Dead Redemption 2 Hunting Guide – Tracking, Types of Meat
- Red Dead Redemption 2 Fishing Guide – How to Fish, Lures & Bait
- Red Dead Redemption 2 Trophy/Achievement Guide – All Trophies for 100% Completion
- Red Dead Redemption 2 Satchel Crafting Guide – All Satchels, Resources Required
- Red Dead Redemption 2 Weapons Guide – All Weapons, How to Obtain
- Red Dead Redemption 2 Gold Medals Guide – All Chapters and Epilogue Missions
- Red Dead Redemption 2 All Bounty Locations Guides
- Red Dead Redemption 2 Legendary Animals Locations Guide – Where to Find, Legendary Pelts
- Red Dead Redemption 2 Dreamcatcher Locations Guide – All Dreamcatchers
- Red Dead Redemption 2 Horses Guide – Best Horses, Horse Bonding, Auto Travel
- Red Dead Redemption 2 Cooking Recipes Guide – All Recipes, Ingredients & Effects
- Red Dead Redemption 2 Shack Locations Guide – Find All Shacks
- Red Dead Redemption 2 Crafting Recipes Guide – All Recipes, Ingredients & Effects
- Red Dead Redemption 2 Dinosaur Bones Guide – All Bone Locations, A Test of Faith Stranger Mission
- Red Dead Redemption 2 Legendary Fish Locations Guide – All Legendary Fish Locations, Special Lures
- Red Dead Redemption 2 All Stranger Missions Guide – 100% Completion
- Red Dead Redemption 2 Cheat Codes Guide – All Cheat Codes
- Red Dead Redemption 2 Talismans Guide – Materials, Where to Craft
- Red Dead Redemption 2 Trinkets Guide – How to Craft
- Red Dead Redemption 2 Honor Rating Guide – How to Increase your Honor
- Red Dead Redemption 2 Points of Interest Guide – All Points of Interest
- Red Dead Redemption 2 Homestead Stash Locations Guide – All Stashes
- Red Dead Redemption 2 Hunting Requests Guide – All Animals and Weapon to Use
- Red Dead Redemption 2 Table Games Guide – All Table Games, How to Play
- Red Dead Redemption 2 Camp Upgrades Guide – All Camp Upgrades Guide
- Red Dead Redemption 2 UFO Easter Egg Guide – UFO Location
- Red Dead Redemption 2 Treasure Hunting Guide – All Treasure Maps and Locations
- Red Dead Redemption 2 Exotic Locations Guide – All Exotic Request and Items
- Red Dead Redemption 2 All Challenges Guide – Challenges List
- Red Dead Redemption 2 Cigarette Cards Locations Guide – Fast Way to Get Cards
- Red Dead Redemption 2 Sasquatch Easter Egg – Where to Find
- Red Dead Redemption 2 Grave Locations Guide – All Grave Locations
- Red Dead Redemption 2 Poisonous Trail Treasure Locations Guide – All Treasure Maps
- Red Dead Redemption 2 PC Optimization Guide – How to Fix Crashes, FPS Drops, More
This concludes our Red Dead Redemption 2 Horse Upgrades and Customization Guide. If you want to add anything to this guide, feel free to use the comments section below.
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