Horses Factsheet
Horses are the longest-lived and most valuable animals in Realistic Livestock RM. They produce no milk, wool, or eggs - their value comes from sell price, which is uniquely influenced by riding, fitness, and cleanliness. All 8 colour variants have identical stats, so colour is purely cosmetic.
Note: This documentation was generated with AI assistance and may contain inaccuracies. If you spot an error, please open an issue.
Breeds at a Glance
All horse breeds share identical stats. The only difference is appearance:
| Colour Variants |
|---|
| Bay, Black, Chestnut, Dun, Gray, Palomino, Pinto, Seal Brown |
| Stat | Mare | Stallion |
|---|---|---|
| Target Weight | 500 kg | 575 kg |
| Max Weight | 900 kg | 1,000 kg |
| Birth Weight | 45 kg | 48 kg |
| Buy Price (adult) | $5,000 | $6,000 |
| Sell Price (peak) | $2,000 – $10,000+ | $2,500 – $12,000+ |
Stallions are heavier and sell for more than mares. Sell price varies enormously based on health, riding, fitness, and cleanliness - a well-maintained horse is worth several times more than a neglected one.
Sell Prices
Unlike other animals, horse prices increase with age and peak at 60+ months (not 36 months like cattle).
Typical Sell Prices ($)
| Age | Mare | Stallion |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn | 400 | 500 |
| 36 mo | 5,000 | 5,400 |
| 60 mo | 5,500 | 6,000 |
What Makes Horse Prices Special
Horse sell prices use a unique system heavily influenced by the animal's condition:
| Factor | Importance | What It Means |
|---|---|---|
| Health | Most important | Keep horses healthy - this is the biggest factor |
| Riding | Very important | Ride your horses regularly for higher value |
| Fitness | Important | Exercise improves value |
| Dirt | Penalty | Dirty horses lose value |
| Quality genetics | Multiplier | Better genetics → higher base value |
| Weight | Multiplier | Over/underweight affects price |
A well-maintained horse (healthy, ridden, fit, clean) with good genetics can sell for significantly more than typical price. A neglected horse can be worth very little.
Buy Prices
| Age | Mare | Stallion |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn | 500 | 650 |
| Adult (36 mo) | 5,000 | 6,000 |
Food & Water
All breeds and both genders consume the same amount.
Food Consumption Range (L/day)
| Age | Range |
|---|---|
| Newborn | 13 – 88 |
| 18+ mo (adult) | 100 – 700 |
Genetics cause large variation between individual animals. Most horses eat near the middle of these ranges. Horses do not have a lactation food bonus. The Food Scale setting also adjusts consumption.
Water & Straw (L/day)
| Age | Water | Straw |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn | 10 | 5 |
| 18+ mo (adult) | 50 | 80 |
Output
Horses produce manure only - no milk, wool, or eggs.
| Age | Manure (both genders) |
|---|---|
| Newborn | 20 |
| 18+ mo | 200 |
Reproduction
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Mare breeding age | 22+ months |
| Stallion breeding age | 36+ months |
| Stallion max breeding age | 300 months (25 years) |
| Mare fertility ends | 264 months (22 years) |
| Gestation | 11 months (longest of all species) |
| Min health to breed | 75% |
Offspring per Birth
Horses almost always produce a single foal. Multiple births are rare:
| Outcome | Likelihood |
|---|---|
| 1 foal | Almost always |
| Twins | Rare |
| Triplets | Very rare |
Fertility by Age
Horses have a very long fertile period but fertility declines gradually:
| Mare Age | Breeding Success |
|---|---|
| 22–48 mo | High |
| 48–108 mo | Good |
| 108–180 mo | Moderate, declining |
| 180–264 mo | Low |
| 264+ mo | Infertile |
With 11 months of gestation, a mare can produce roughly one foal per year during her prime.
Lifespan & Death
| Event | Age |
|---|---|
| Mare stops breeding | 264 months (22 years) |
| Stallion stops breeding | 300 months (25 years) |
| Old age deaths begin | 300 months (25 years) |
| Maximum lifespan | ~360 months (30 years) |
Horses live the longest of all animals. A well-cared-for horse can provide 20+ years of service. Death can be toggled off in settings.
Diseases
Horses have no diseases in Realistic Livestock RM. They are the only species completely immune to all disease mechanics.
Tips
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Ride and exercise your horses. Health, riding, and fitness together are far more important to sell price than genetics. A well-maintained horse is worth far more than a neglected one.
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Keep them clean. Dirty horses lose noticeable value. Clean horses regularly.
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Long-term investment. With 11-month gestation and single foals, horse breeding is slow but foals are very valuable. One healthy, well-ridden horse at 60 months can sell for well above $5,000.
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Colour is cosmetic. Don't pay extra for a specific colour - all 8 variants have identical stats. Pick whichever you like.
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Stallions hold value longer. Stallions can breed until 25 years and their sell price peaks later. They're worth keeping longer than mares.