High in the frozen fields of Hebra roams a horse unlike any other-its golden coat shining against the snow. Here’s where to find Zelda’s prized steed and how to earn its trust in Tears of the Kingdom.
Our Tears of the Kingdom “Zelda’s Golden Horse” side adventure guide will walk you through the steps to finding the side adventure at Snowfield Stable and then help you catch and soothe the golden horse.
Start at the Lucky Clover Gazette // ‘Potential Princess Sightings!’ side adventure
Reporters at the Lucky Clover Gazette are abuzz with rumors about sightings of Princess Zelda near the Snowfield Stable. Before you rush out, talk to Penn to start the “Potential Princess Sightings!” side adventure. Completing this small investigation helps open the path toward locating Zelda’s golden horse, adding another piece to the royal mystery hidden across Hyrule’s frozen north.
As you start exploring Tears of the Kingdom‘s Hyrule and visiting stables, you’ll notice a lot of people reading newspapers and talking about the Lucky Clover Gazette taking over (what used to be) Rito Stable.
When you get there, you’ll be able to pick up several side quests and adventures. Start by talking to Traysi (and Penn) to pick up the “Potential Princess Sightings!” side adventure that will have you visiting all of the stables in Hyrule.
Head to Snowfield Stable
From Hebra Trailhead Lodge, ride north through the icy paths until you reach Snowfield Stable in the Tabantha Tundra. The area is cold, so bring cold resistance gear or food. Speak with Harlow at the stable to trigger the quest involving Zelda’s golden horse. This location also provides a convenient fast-travel point and shelter from the harsh weather, so prepare your supplies and rest before heading deeper into the tundra.
The closest stable is the Snowfield Stable in South Tabantha Snowfield at (-1642, 2566, 0234). The stable is southeast of the Pikida Stonegrove Skyview Tower and right next to Orochium Shrine. (There’s also a Great Fairy not too far away.)
When you get there, look for Penn speaking to a stable employee named Harlow over on the east side (by where the horses are kept). Harlow will explain that Princess Zelda’s golden horse that is normally housed at the stable has run away. (Side note: If you visit this stable before starting the “Potential Princess Sightings” side adventure, the horse will be there happily eating hay.)
Harlow lets you know that the frightened horse galloped north and sets you on the “Zelda’s Golden Horse” side adventure. She’ll also warn you about a huge monster in that direction.
Prepare to catch Zelda’s golden horse
Before heading out, make sure you have plenty of stamina elixirs and a few calming foods for taming. Bring the best gear for cold weather since the horse roams the snowy fields near the North Tabantha region. You’ll want to save before approaching it-the golden horse is fast and spirited, so patience and timing matter. Sneak up slowly, use stealth bonuses if possible, and be ready for multiple attempts before you succeed in calming it down.
A lot of our general advice for capturing and taming wild horses applies here too. You’re going to want meals and elixirs to increase your stealth – food with “sneaky” in the name and sneaky elixirs – to get close enough to catch the golden horse. And then you’ll need stamina-boosting food and elixirs – energizing meals and energizing elixirs – to keep your stamina wheels topped up while you soothe it. The cooking pot is over on the west side of the stable.
While you’re at it, it’s obviously cold here in the snowfields, so spicy dishes and elixirs to increase your cold resistance won’t hurt. Or you could just buy the Snowquill Armor setfrom Rito Village.
Finally, you’ve got a bit of a hike ahead of you, so visit the stable to take out your favorite horse.
Zelda’s golden horse location
Zelda’s golden horse stands out in the North Tabantha Snowfield, north of Snowfield Stables at coordinates around -1836, 3385, 0236 and east of Pikida Stonegrove Skyview Tower. It roams amid ruins with other horses, north of a Frost Gleeok’s patrol area, so glide from the tower or skirt the beast on foot to reach it. The skittish mount requires stealth food for a quiet approach or a sprint to leap aboard from nearby ruins, followed by stamina to calm it before riding back.
Just like Harlow said, you’ll have to head north from the Snowfield Stable to find the golden horse. Not far past Orochium Shrine, you’ll be able to spot the huge monster – a Frost Gleeok – on your left. Give it a wide berth unless you’re looking for a serious challenge.
Zelda’s golden horse will be hanging out with a herd of wild horses. If you’ve upgraded your Purah Pad to have the Sensor , switch it over to search for horses to help you find them. You’ll find Zelda’s golden horse quite a way north – just a bit southwest of Oshozan-u Shrine – in the North Tabantha Snowfield. We found it around (-1785, 3409, 0236).
The golden horse is a little trickier to catch than other wild horses – when you get close, it’ll run off before you get a chance to mount it. Instead of sneaking the whole way, sprint the last couple steps and mash the A button to mount it.
The golden horse will take a little less than a full stamina wheel to soothe. Once it’s calm, feed it some apples to bond with it, and then ride back to Snowfield Stable (remember to avoid that nasty Frost Gleeok).
When you return, talk to Harlow and Penn again. Harlow will give you the Royal Bridle, Royal Saddle, and an energizing elixir as a reward (and Penn will give you some rupees for your reporting).
What are the exact coordinates of the Golden Horse spawn
Zelda’s Golden Horse spawns in the North Tabantha Snowfield, north of Snowfield Stable in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Guides provide approximate coordinates around (-1785, 3340, 0236), often near snowy ruins with other wild horses and close to a geoglyph.
Exact Location Details
The horse appears among a herd, making it visually distinct due to its golden coat against the snow. Polygon specifies coordinates near (-1785, 3340, 0236), southwest of Oshozan-u Shrine.
Approach Tips
Glide from Pikida Stonegrove Skyview Tower to spot it easily, avoiding the nearby Frost Gleeok. Use the Purah Pad’s Sensor+ set to horses for precise tracking if upgraded.
Can you show a map marker for those coordinates
Zelda’s Golden Horse spawns at approximately (-1785, 3340, 0236) in the North Tabantha Snowfield of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Interactive map markers for in-game coordinates are available on fan sites like the Zonai Forge or TotK Interactive Map.
Visualize on Map
Visit an interactive Hyrule map tool such as Zonai Forge or Game8’s TOTK Map-search or input the coordinates directly to pin the marker near snowy ruins southwest of Oshozan-u Shrine.
In-Game Navigation
Launch from Pikida Stonegrove Skyview Tower and glide northeast toward the Headdress Geoglyph’s left side to reach the spot visually.
