Howrse vs Ride! Equestrian Simulation
Howrse
Howrse is a text-and-graphics-based horse game by Ubisoft. The game has been on the internet since 2005 and is still going strong despite the emergence of graphically better horse games like Star Stable, Horse Haven Adventures and others. Unlike other horse games, Howrse focuses more on the management aspect of owning a horse ranch, requiring you to have good organization skills as you make sure your horses are all well-taken care of and trained. The game also has a competitive edge, allowing you to send your best horses out for challenging races. There are plenty of beautiful horses and ponies you can raise, as well as other fun features like horse breeding and trading too. You can even set up your own equestrian center and join up with a team so you'll have some company while playing the game.Howrse may not look like much on the outside, but once you've gotten into the game, you'll start to realize what a gem this game is. The depth of the gameplay is simply amazing for a text-based game, and of course, there's the irrefutable joy that this game has brought to horse and pony lovers worldwide for more than a decade! If it hasn't already, Howrse should definitely be deemed a horse game classic.
Ride! Equestrian Simulation
Ride! Equestrian Simulation is a fun horse riding simulator published by Big Fish Games. In this game, you'll get to live your dream of being a professional equestrian and ride your horse to victory in the game's many competitive events, which ranges from dressage to cross-country riding. What makes Ride! stand out though is its realistic gameplay. The gameplay mimic actual horseback riding pretty closely, making the game a rather unique tool for young riders to learn the basics of horse riding. Best yet, you'll be pushed to further improve your skills as you advance through the ranks and eventually, you'll be competing against other world-class equestrians for the chance to bring home the coveted blue ribbon.Ride! Equestrian Simulation is not a free-to-play game though. You can try the game for 1 hour for free, but if you want to continue playing, you'll need to buy the game.