Essential tips for horse riding and travel in Red Dead Redemption.
Take care of your horse
Whistle for your horse when needed, but don’t overwork it—horses can tire and even die.
Brush and feed your horse to improve its stamina and bonding.
Fast travel
Unlock fast travel by purchasing a map at safehouses or using stagecoaches in towns.
Setting up a campsite in the wilderness allows you to fast travel between discovered locations.
Upgrade your mount
In Undead Nightmare, seek out the Four Horses of the Apocalypse for special abilities.
In the main game, breaking wild horses can provide faster and more durable mounts.