How to Get a Stardew Valley Horse Stable
Getting a stable in Stardew Valley can seem incredibly simple on the surface. However, there’s a lot more to this that might meet the eye, so it’s important to plan your game carefully around whether you want to build a stable or not.As is the case for all building upgrades in Stardew Valley (with the exception of Community Center / JojaMart upgrades), you can build a stable on your farm by visiting Robin the carpenter’s house. The stable is a small building, measuring just 4x2 blocks, and only costs 10,000g to build; this makes it one of the most affordable buildings available. However, there is a catch: the materials you’ll need to supply aren’t the most common, making the horse stable difficult to achieve in the early game.
In order to build a Stardew Valley horse stable, you’ll need the following items:
- 100 hardwood
- 5 iron bars
- 10,000g
Hardwood is primarily sourced form mahogany trees and mystic trees; in most cases, your first encounter with these will be in the Secret Woods (after you have upgraded your axe to steel). Six mahogany stumps respawn daily here, making it possible to get enough hardwood to build the stable in nine days. Of course, there are several other sources of hardwood, too; however, these are unlikely to provide the quantities required to build the horse stable in Stardew.
The exception to this rule is for players who chose either the Forest farm or the Four Corners farm at the outset. These farms naturally have several mahogany trees growing, making it easier to get a stable early on.
Where to Get a Horse for my Stable in Stardew
Once you’ve got the required materials for your horse stable in Stardew, the next question that springs to mind is: where to get a horse? Well, the good news is that Robin will actually supply a horse when the stable is complete. As such, you won’t need to worry about paying out more for your horse once the stable is complete.What are the Benefits of Investing in a Horse Stable?
The main benefit of investing in a horse stable is that it allows you to own a horse, which can offer a massive buff to movement speed. Indeed, riding a horse will allow you to travel 30% faster, and regular speed boosts (such as drinking coffee) can also apply here. As such, it’s potentially possible to find yourself zipping around the village at incredible speeds.Of course, it doesn’t matter how fast your movement speed if your game server is lagging and unable to keep up. Fortunately, a premium ScalaCube Stardew Valley server is designed to offer a lag-free, no-downtime experience, ensuring that you can enjoy the game to the fullest instead.
FAQs
What happens if I don’t put my horse away in the stable at night?
It is possible to accidentally leave your horse overnight away from the farm; if you do, don’t panic. Your horse should find its way back to the stable overnight, giving you a little more peace of mind.
Can I still collect items when I’m riding, or do I need to dismount each time?
Constantly having to dismount to collect items would be a major nuisance; luckily, you can do many of the same interactions with your animals from horseback, such as opening coop/barn doors and placing items in the shipping bin.
How much faster is riding a horse in Stardew Valley than walking?
Riding a horse is around 30% faster as standard than walking in Stardew Valley. However, you can increase this further using items. For example, using Horse: The Book will give your horse a 0.5 speed buff, and feeding carrots to your horse provides a 0.4 speed buff. Alternatively, you can warp the horse directly to your location using the Horse Flute, which can be purchased from Qi’s Walnut Room for 50 Qi Gems.
Can I keep my horse if I delete the stable on my Stardew farm?
There used to be a glitch where deleting your stable in Stardew would allow you to keep the horse. However, this was fixed in update 1.1, so that you will lose your horse if you also demolish the stable.