The world of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 on foot can be a slow and painful journey. Lucky for you, there's a faster and much cooler way to travel by horse! You can either buy, steal, or earn a trusty steed, we've got you covered so that you can get your hands on one.

How to Get a Horse in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2

There are three ways to secure a mount in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2

• Steal one (risky but free)
• Buy one (expensive but legal)
• Earn one through quests (best of both worlds) Let's break each method down, so you can decide which works best for your playstyle.

How to Steal a Horse

If you're feeling rebellious, stealing a Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 horse is the quickest method to obtain one. Stables and towns may be found all over the place, and there are plenty of unknowing horses looking for a new owner.

Steps to Steal a Horse:

1. Find a horse in a stable or an open field.
2. Mount it. Yes, it's that simple.
3. Ride like the wind before anyone notices. But beware—stealing is, well… illegal. If you're caught, expect guards to chase you down. And even if you make a clean getaway, stolen horses have a nasty habit of disappearing, especially after cutscenes or major story events.

The upside? You can sell stolen horses to a merchant in the Nomads Camp (east of Troskowitz). This is the same location where you’ll find the Combat Trainer I and II side quests. So if you're in need of some extra coin, horse theft might just be a lucrative side hustle.

Where to Buy a Horse and Why It’s Worth It

If you're playing it safe and have some gold to spare, you can visit stables and purchase a kingdom come deliverance 2 horse from a groom (basically a medieval horse dealer). What to Look for in a Horse: Before dropping a fortune on a new ride, check the horse’s stats:

• Stamina – How long it can gallop before tiring.
• Capacity – The amount of loot it can carry.
• Speed – How fast it can run.
• Courage – Determines if the horse stays calm or throws you off when spooked.
• Value – The cost compared to your current horse. If you're trading, you only pay the difference. Buying a horse means you won’t have to worry about it vanishing mid-quest, making it a solid long-term investment.

How to Get a Free Horse – Pebbles

If spending money isn’t your thing (or you just have an emotional attachment to Henry’s old horse), you can get Pebbles back for free. During the Wedding Crashers main quest, you'll end up in Semine. Once there, you’ll receive a side quest called The Jaunt, which involves checking out a stable. Steps to Get Pebbles for Free:

1. Talk to the groom selling a horse.
2. Select the dialogue option: "I rode in on her from Rattay."
3. Use Presence and say: "Take a good look at me." If your persuasion is high enough, the groom will believe you and hand over Pebbles—free of charge! Should You Replace Pebbles with Herring? If you continue through the main quest, you’ll eventually reach For Whom the Bell Tolls. After completing this mission, Lord von Bergow will offer you a new horse: Herring.

Herring vs. Pebbles:

• Herring has slightly better stats.
• Pebbles is Henry’s OG ride. If you’re attached to Pebbles, you don’t have to accept Herring. But if you choose to stick with your old friend, the groom will offer to sell Herring to someone else and give you some extra gold instead.

Horse Riding Basics – Movement & Stamina

Now that you've got a horse, it’s time to ride! But before you gallop off into the sunset, here’s what you need to know about mounted movement:

• You can’t mount a horse if you’re over encumbered (drop some loot or store it in the horse’s inventory).
• Mounted travel has two gauges displayed near your health bar:

Understanding Horse Stamina:

1. Green Bar (Stamina) – Depletes when galloping at full speed.
2. Yellow Bar (Resolve) – Represents the horse’s energy bursts (speed boosts). If this bar maxes out, your horse might ignore your commands or buck you off. To keep your horse from running out of stamina too quickly, it’s best to trot instead of gallop when traveling long distances. Pro Tip: Auto-Pathing Your horse can automatically follow roads if you set it to a slow trot. This is a great way to soak in the world’s stunning scenery while traveling from one quest to another.

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Wrapping Up

And that’s how you get a horse in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2! Whether you’re sneaking off with a stolen mount, purchasing a stallion, or reuniting with Pebbles, there’s a horse for every kind of player. Want to kit out your new ride? Check out our horse items/armor guide for details on saddles, horseshoes, and other gear. And if you’re looking for Henry’s other faithful companion, don’t forget to read our Mutt side quest guide!

FAQs

How to get a horse in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2?

The first alternative is to buy it legally from any Horse Seller around the world, which is rather pricey. The other option is to obtain a temporary horse by dismounting an adversary and stealing it, or simply engaging in grand theft horse around the various stables in the cities.

Where to buy a free horse in Kingdom Come 2?

You can buy a free horse from Semine's horse trader, but it will cost you a significant amount of Groschen.

How to find Groom Balatay in Semine?

To find him, travel southwest from the settlement of Troskowitz until you reach Semine Castle. There, enter the castle and proceed to the opposite side, where you will discover Groom Ballatay and his horse stable.