Where To Get Saddles And Bridles Botw

Okay, let's talk horse gear. Specifically, where do you find that fancy saddle and bridle in Breath of the Wild?

It's not as straightforward as popping into a Hyrule version of a tack shop, is it? Nope.

The Great Horse Fairy: Your (Only) Option

Forget scouring stables. Seriously, don't bother. Forget completing every side quest for a thank you gift. Nope, that's wrong too.

There's only one place. And that place is guarded by… fairies. Big ones. Really big ones.

Malanya, the Horse God's BFF

To get your hands on the Extravagant Saddle and Extravagant Bridle (because who wants the *regular* stuff?), you gotta find Malanya Spring.

She's chilling in the south, past the Highland Stable. Think of it as a mini road trip.

But here's the kicker: getting to Malanya Spring is an adventure in itself. Be prepared for some climbing and monster dodging.

The Fairy's Demands (She's a Tough Crowd)

So, you arrive, breathless, at Malanya Spring. Time for some epic reward, right?

Wrong! This isn't a freebie situation. You need to *earn* it. She demands certain things. Specifically, strong horses.

She also requires certain items. Think monster parts. Dragon bits are your friends here, so learn to love dragon farming!

Don't even think about waltzing in with a bunch of bokoblin horns. Malanya has standards, people. High standards.

Unpopular Opinion Time

Here's where I might get some flak. But I gotta say it: the Extravagant Saddle and Bridle aren't *that* great.

Yes, they let you summon your horse from anywhere. That's nice. I admit it.

But is it worth the hassle of dragon farming and appeasing a giant horse fairy? I am not sure.

Plus, you can only use them on a horse with max bonding, so that's a whole other grind of spending time to bond with the horse to unlock the ability.

Maybe Keep Your Old Saddle? (Gasp!)

Hear me out! Regular horses are still plenty useful.

And sometimes, a little inconvenience is part of the adventure! Walking isn't always so bad.

Besides, who needs instant horse recall when you have stamina potions and a burning desire to explore on foot?

Okay, okay, maybe I'm just bitter about all those hours I spent farming dragon scales. But still!

So, there you have it. The only place to get the fancy saddle and bridle: Malanya Spring. Good luck. You'll need it.

And remember, it's okay to think the regular saddle is just fine. Shhh! Don't tell the fairies!