RDR Horses in Real Life: How Much Would They Cost Today? /u/LeCineaste Red Dead Redemption

Horse Categories & Real-Life Prices

1. Draft Horses (e.g., Shire, Belgian, Suffolk Punch)

   • RDR2 Price: $120–$180. • Real-Life Price: $5,000–$15,000. • These are large, strong horses

Typically used for heavy work, like pulling carts. Draft horses like the Shire or Belgian are expensive due to their size and rarity.

1. Work Horses (e.g., American Standardbred, Morgan, Tennessee Walker)

   • RDR2 Price: $50–$150. • Real-Life Price: $2,000–$8,000. • These breeds are versatile and

Used for both riding and light work. Tennessee Walkers and Morgans are popular and relatively affordable.

1. Riding Horses (e.g., Kentucky Saddler, Thoroughbred)

   • RDR2 Price: $150–$300. • Real-Life Price: $3,000–$25,000+. • Thoroughbreds can be extremely

Expensive, especially if they’re racehorses. Kentucky Saddlers are slightly more affordable.

1. Race & War Horses (e.g., Arabian, Andalusian, Turkoman)

   • RDR2 Price: $1,000–$1,250 (Arabian is the most expensive in-game). • Real-Life Price: $15,000–$100,000+.

   • Arabians: These horses are some of the most sought-after and valuable breeds in the world due to their beauty, endurance, and rarity. A top-tier Arabian can exceed $100,000.

   • Turkomans: Similar to Arabians, their athleticism and rarity place them in the $20,000–$50,000 range.

2. Multi-Class & Specialty Horses (e.g., Missouri Fox Trotter, Nokota, Appaloosa)

   • RDR2 Price: $450–$950. • Real-Life Price: $5,000–$20,000. • Missouri Fox Trotters and Nokotas are known for their smooth gaits and endurance, making them valuable for long rides or specialized activities.

3. Wild or Free Roam Horses (e.g., Mustangs, Brumbies)

   • RDR2 Price: $130–$500. • Real-Life Price: $1,000–$5,000. • Mustangs are wild horses in real life, and while they are cheaper to purchase, they often require training, which can add to their total cost.

Horse Categories & Real-Life Prices

1. Draft Horses (e.g., Shire, Belgian, Suffolk Punch)

   • RDR2 Price: $120–$180. • Real-Life Price: $5,000–$15,000. • These are large, strong horses

Typically used for heavy work, like pulling carts. Draft horses like the Shire or Belgian are expensive due to their size and rarity.

1. Work Horses (e.g., American Standardbred, Morgan, Tennessee Walker)

   • RDR2 Price: $50–$150. • Real-Life Price: $2,000–$8,000. • These breeds are versatile and

Used for both riding and light work. Tennessee Walkers and Morgans are popular and relatively affordable.

1. Riding Horses (e.g., Kentucky Saddler, Thoroughbred)

   • RDR2 Price: $150–$300. • Real-Life Price: $3,000–$25,000+. • Thoroughbreds can be extremely

Expensive, especially if they’re racehorses. Kentucky Saddlers are slightly more affordable.

1. Race & War Horses (e.g., Arabian, Andalusian, Turkoman)

   • RDR2 Price: $1,000–$1,250 (Arabian is the most expensive in-game). • Real-Life Price: $15,000–$100,000+.

   • Arabians: These horses are some of the most sought-after and valuable breeds in the world due to their beauty, endurance, and rarity. A top-tier Arabian can exceed $100,000.

   • Turkomans: Similar to Arabians, their athleticism and rarity place them in the $20,000–$50,000 range.

2. Multi-Class & Specialty Horses (e.g., Missouri Fox Trotter, Nokota, Appaloosa)

   • RDR2 Price: $450–$950. • Real-Life Price: $5,000–$20,000. • Missouri Fox Trotters and Nokotas are known for their smooth gaits and endurance, making them valuable for long rides or specialized activities.

3. Wild or Free Roam Horses (e.g., Mustangs, Brumbies)

   • RDR2 Price: $130–$500. • Real-Life Price: $1,000–$5,000. • Mustangs are wild horses in real life, and while they are cheaper to purchase, they often require training, which can add to their total cost.