Horses are an iconic part of the Wild West, and so are in the “Red Dead Redemption” game series. In this game, horses are pretty useful. 

On horseback, you can lasso your enemies, otherwise hogtie or drag them to death. You may also gun them down from horseback, otherwise trample them with the mount. 

However, not every horse in the game is deemed fit for these purposes. Some stand out, but some won’t just do you well. Here are the worst horses to avoid in “Red Dead Redemption 2.” 

1. Standard Horse

Obviously, when something is just standard, it won’t meet your expectations. Furthermore, this name isn’t even a horse breed. Instead, it is a placeholder name of a horse that appears in the story events in “Red Dead Redemption 2.” What’s more, you cannot mount or ride it. So, it’s best if you put this in the lowest priority.

2. Morgan

Next up are the Morgans. While they are riding horses and widespread, they are not the best overall. Being widespread, their stats in every aspect are so low. All in all, it is typically just a horse for a short ride to get you somewhere, and not a horse you can build a relationship and reach goals with. If you insist on owning this horse, buy it from a stable. 

3. Scrawny Nag

Now, if that name doesn’t give you any idea of how useless this horse is. This Scrawny Nag is the perfect example of a horse that requires the player almost no effort to acquire. While they may have this early in the game, they’ll itch replacing this sooner. 

Given the sheer number of this animal you can tame or buy in the game, including the exclusive horse breeds not present in the story mode, it’s very easy to see why players want to replace this as soon as possible. Players can have this horse with them from start to finish, but they’re just making their lives miserable. 

4. Kentucky Saddler

This horse may have a classy game, but this isn’t the horse you’d want to catch. It’s just a medium-sized riding horse with meager stats like Morgan. It’s also a quick-trip horse that is inefficient for long rides. You can purchase it from the stable. 

5. Tennessee Walker

This horse may be named “Tennessee Walker,” but even Tennessee state can disown it. It is meant to be walked or ridden, but the latter not being extensive. You can have this early in the game as it’s the very first horse you’ll get in “Red Dead Redemption 2.” But, unfortunately, it won’t be in your stable for so long. If you insist on getting one and trying the experience with it, go for the Flaxen Roan, which relatively has the best stats and can provide you with illustrious profits if you decide to sell it.

6. Belgian

The Belgian is a horse in “Red Dead Redemption 2” that you can find by pulling a trolley. It may be firm, but never fast nor agile. It has two coats, the Mealy Chestnut and Blond Chestnut, which you can acquire by stealing. Oops.  

7. Shire

On the surface, the Shire is the most giant horse in “Red Dead Redemption 2” and is among the strongest as well. But that’s just the tip of the iceberg. What lies beneath the iceberg is what matters. They can pull anything you want to hook them up, but they won’t help you turn in profits basically because they are tough to handle. If you insist, be sure to choose the Raven Black with a bit better stamina than the rest. 

Get the coat during the Exit Pursued by a Bruised Ego quest in the second chapter. However, the Light Grey and Dark Bay types must be stolen.

8. Suffolk Punch

The Suffolk Punch horses are used for wagon and coaches pulling. While their stamina and health levels are promising, they’re notorious for having lower speed and acceleration, as well as lousy agility. You’d never want them in your collection. But, if you wish to, both its Red Chestnut and Sorrel coats can be obtained by stealing. 

9. Appaloosa

The Appaloosa is also a horse that “Red Dead Redemption 2” players would shake their heads to. Its stats are better than the previous horses here – stamina, endurance, and more. You can ride them for long trips, and they can survive an ambush. But those are not enough for it to be considered good. Buy its Brown Leopard coat from the Tumbleweed Stable and the Leopard coat from the Van Horn Trading Post.  

10. Nokota

On the other hand, Nokotas are racehorses, so they possess well-built frames with strong legs for the best quickness and agility. But, compared with other breeds, they have lower health and stamina stats, making them a problematic ally for long rides and intense combat. It also showcases a skittish nature, which makes them hard to control during stressful scenarios. 

11. American Standardbred

Though it has good use, the American Standardbred is the weakest of all race horses in “Red Dead Redemption 2.” Like the Nokota, they are also very skittish, though they have decent speed. Instead of the American Standardbred, choose the Silver Tail Buckskin and Palomino. 

12. Thoroughbred

These racehorses can be promising, but there are many other better choices. Most of their coat types can only be tamed. Meanwhile, its Brindle variant can be bought from the Strawberry Stable. 

Sadly, some of the horses in “Red Dead Redemption 2,” albeit beautiful, are just meant for display, or you won’t progress significantly in the game when you ride them. 

What makes a good horse in the game depends on the situation, though some horses perform well regardless of the scenario. But beware of these imperfect horses. For more “Red Dead Redemption” stories, check these out:

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