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The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom can get just as weird as the previous games in the long-running franchise, and some of its side quests can show off just how absurd it could get seemingly out of nowhere.

One of the side quests in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is The Horse Guard's Request, where Link is tasked with getting a very specific horse. The game contains a few special horses that may seem like they can't be ridden, but they actually can. This guide will show players where to find a Skeletal Horse in TotK.

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How to Start The Horse Guard's Request Side Quest in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

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The Horse Guard's Request is a side mission that can be found at the Outskirt Stable, southwest of Lookout Landing. It is near the Coliseum Ruins, and the closest shrine to the stable is the Tsutsu-um Shrine. There is an old man next to a few horses that will give Link The Horse Guard's Request side quest when talked to.

The old man, Toffa, believes there are sentient skeleton horses in an area north of the stable and would like to see one with his very eyes. He asks Link to bring him one, and he will be rewarded.

How To Get A Skeletal Horse in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

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The Skeletal Horses are not very difficult to get, but there are a few requirements in order to get one. The horses only appear at night, so players must sit by a fire and pass the time for it to be night.

Then, players will have to travel to Sanidin Park Ruins. The ruins can be reached by taking the road at Outskirt Stable North, and the road will go through the ruins. Once at the ruins, players will have to look around for a Skeletal Horse, but there should be a few around, and it should not be too hard unless it has become early morning.

There is no specific trick on how to tame a Skeletal Horse -- just simply sneak up behind one while crouched and press the A button to mount it when the prompt shows up. Be sure to soothe it while riding for an easier trip. Finally, ride the Skeletal Horse back to Toffa for a reward of 50 Rupees and one Pony Point.

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is now available for the Nintendo Switch.