Horses in Hooves of Fire – Horse Racing Game 

Horses are the core of Hooves of Fire, the online horse racing game. This guide explains how to buy, name, manage, understand stats and sell horses. Use this page to learn how horses can be maintained, how happiness affects performance and how to build a strong stable.

Buying Horses

How do I buy a horse?

Go to your stables and click on an empty stall (you may need to expand your stables first). You will then be taken to the Horse Market. Early on, you will only have enough cash for cheaper horses, so browse the market for one that suits your budget.

How do I buy my second horse?

Expand your stables, then click an empty stall to visit the Horse Market.

What do breeders’ names mean?

Some breeders produce better horses than others. You will learn who the good breeders are as you play.

How often are horses replaced in the Horse Market?

• In‑game breeder horses (Owens, Moore, Tuck, etc.) are replaced frequently.
• No unsold horse stays longer than 4 hours.
• Player‑bred horses remain for 24 hours before being returned.

Naming & Customising Horses

How do I name my horse?

When you buy or breed a new horse, it appears as “New Horse”. Click on it and select Name. This opens the Horse Detailer screen.

You can:

• Choose a name
• Use the Random Name Generator
• Change hair, body, saddle, and number colours

Click OK when finished.

Horse Types

Mares, Stallions and Geldings

• Mare = female
• Stallion = male
• Gelding = de‑sexed male (cannot breed)

Why geld a horse?

Gelding slightly improves stats/performance but lowers selling price.

You can geld a stallion from its profile page using the Geld button.

Horse Happiness

How do I make my horses happy?

• Brush your horses daily
• Friends brushing increases happiness faster
• Feeding treats boosts happiness

Track Preferences & Race Performance

My horse’s track preference says “none”. What does this mean?

Only VIPs can see track preferences.

• None = no preferred track conditions
• Likes = improved performance
• Dislikes = reduced performance
• Unlisted conditions = average performance

You should also consider race length and your horse’s strength/endurance.

Horse Lifespan

How does lifespan work?

Lifespan is randomly generated at birth. Parents’ lifespans do not affect offspring. Lifespan can be slightly increased by unlocking Breeder achievements.

What is the maximum lifespan?

• Base maximum: 21 days
• With Breeder achievements: 24 days

Horse Form

Each horse stores its last 5 races:

• First two digits = race length (e.g., 06 = 6000, 14 = 14,000)
• Letter = track condition (F = Fast, H = Heavy, etc.)
• Final two digits = finishing position

Selling Horses (VIP Only)

Selling Requirements

To be sold, horses must:

• Be steroid‑free
• Be 10 days old or less

Selling Methods

1. Sell

• Unlimited horses
• Market markup: 10%
• Horses remain listed for 24 hours
• You receive payment once sold
• You can return a horse anytime
• Requires a Horse Selling License (free from the shop)
• License lasts 2 or 7 days
• You cannot use Sell Now while the license is active

2. Sell Now

• Sell one horse per day
• Instant payment
• No license required

Does prize money affect selling price?

No. Prize money does not increase sale value. Best price is at 1 day old, then value declines with age. A few wins may make the horse more attractive to buyers.

What does the “Set Free” button do?

Releases your horse permanently. You cannot get it back.

Feeding & Racing

Does feeding a horse before a race affect performance?

No. Racing on a full or empty stomach has no effect.

Star Rating System

The updated rating system includes Great and Supreme categories for strength and endurance. Only category names changed — stats remain the same.

VIP Equivalent Ratings

• 1–5 stars = Poor
• 6–10 = Fair
• 11–15 = Good
• 16–20 = Great
• 21+ = Supreme

Why do some horses have a red glow around them?

These horses have been temporarily boosted from the Science Lab. Only VIP players can use boosters.