In Crimson Desert, players can acquire horses either by purchasing them from stables scattered across Pywel or by taming wild horses found in the wilderness. Horses serve as the primary mounts and can be managed through stables, where players can heal, switch, and maintain their mounts. Healing involves feeding treats or tonics or visiting a stable to restore health for a fee. Feeding horses can be done by mounting them and using items like hay, sugar beets, or horse tonics, each providing different health and stamina benefits. Players can also increase a horse’s trust level by using, feeding, and petting it, unlocking various skills and abilities unique to each horse breed.

Horse equipment, including saddles, horseshoes, stirrups, champrons, and bardings, can be purchased from saddlery shops or contribution shops in different cities. These items enhance the horse’s stats such as attack and stamina regeneration. Changing equipment is done through the inventory or horse inventory menu. Overall, horse management in Crimson Desert is a detailed system involving acquisition, care, trust-building, and customization to improve the player’s riding experience and effectiveness in the game world.