The Sims 4 Horse Ranch All Horse Breeds and Traits

The Sims 4 Horse Ranch: All Horse Breeds and Traits

Many ways to customize!

With the introduction of The Sims 4: Horse Ranch expansion pack, we can express our love for all things Equestrian by creating and training horses! While many initially expect just a few customization options, there is a surprising amount of depth in how much is available for you to design. We even get a color wheel and paintbrushes! If you want to learn more, continue reading to find a comprehensive list of every horse breed and trait in The Sims 4: Horse Ranch.

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The Sims 4: Horse Ranch – All Horse Breeds

While creating a horse as part of The Sims 4’s Horse Ranch expansion, you can choose between 35 different breeds in the Create-A-Sim menu:

  1. Akhal-Teke
  2. American Paint Horse
  3. American Quarter Horse
  4. American Saddlebred
  5. American Standardbred
  6. Andalusian
  7. Anglo Arabian
  8. Appaloosa
  9. Arabian
  10. Australian Stock Horse
  11. Barb
  12. Clydesdale
  13. Colorado Ranger
  14. Dutch Warmblood
  15. Friesian
  16. Gelderlander
  17. Galineers Cob
  18. Hanoverian
  19. Holsteiner
  20. Irish Draught
  21. Lipizzaner
  22. Lusitano
  23. Missouri Fox Trotter
  24. Morgan
  25. Mustang
  26. Nez Perce
  27. Nokota
  28. Palomino
  29. Percheron
  30. Selle Français
  31. Shire
  32. Tennessee Walker
  33. Thoroughbred
  34. Trakehner
  35. Welsh Cob

You can also mix and match using the Breed Mixer!

The Sims 4 Horse Breeds List
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The Sims 4: Horse Ranch – All Horse Traits

Every horse in The Sims 4: Horse Ranch has three randomized traits that define their personality. There are 11 horses trait choices available:

  1. Aggressive
  2. Brave
  3. Defiant
  4. Energetic
  5. Fearful
  6. Free Spirit
  7. Friendly
  8. Independent
  9. Intelligent
  10. Mellow
  11. Needy
The Sims 4 Horse Traits List
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Like with your regular human or pet Sims, these traits influence how your horses behave. For example, while a needy horse relies on socialization with your Sim, independent horses are happy when they’re alone.

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About the Author

Madison Benson

Madison was a staff writer at Prima Games who has played video games for over twenty years and written about them for over two years. Her love for video games started with turn-based strategy games like Heroes of Might and Magic and has since extended to casual farming sims, MMORPGs, and action-adventure RPGs.