What Is It?
The Championship Rider aspiration is part of The Sims 4: Horse Ranch expansion pack. While it’s only a single-stage aspiration, it’s far from easy requiring mastery of horse riding, dozens of competitions, and dedication to training both rider and steed.
Competitions take place at the Equestrian Center in Chestnut Ridge, and Sims will need to invest time, patience, and Simoleons to raise, train, and care for a champion horse.
| Focus Area | Description |
|---|---|
| Category | Athletic |
| Required Pack | Horse Ranch Expansion Pack |
| Best Traits | Loves Animals, Ambitious, Active |
| Key Skills | Horse Riding (Sim skill), Horse Training (via your horse) |
| Reward Trait | Grand Champ Trainer – Train horses faster, sell them for more, inspire others, and avoid bad rides. Also unlocks Give Competition Advice. |
| Difficulty | Hard (Time-intensive, requires high horse and Sim skill, plus success in multiple competitions) |
Aspiration Milestone
Championship Rider
| Task | Tips |
|---|---|
| Achieve Level 10 Horse Riding Skill | Ride frequently, practice jumps, and enter competitions to level up faster. Inspired moodlets help! |
| Compete in 15 Horse Competitions | Visit the Chestnut Ridge Equestrian Center. Try different competition types (Western, Jumping, Endurance) to mix it up. |
| Win Gold in 5 Master Horse Competitions | Only gold medals count! Make sure your horse has high fitness, confidence, and relationship with your Sim. |
| Place at the Ultimate Horse Championship | This event is the pinnacle of equestrian prestige be sure your Sim and horse are both maxed out in skill and bond. |
Reward Trait: Grand Champ Trainer
Once you complete this aspiration, your Sim unlocks the Grand Champ Trainer trait, which grants:
- Faster Horse Skill training
- Ability to sell horses for higher prices
- Confident horses during riding and training
- Bonus: Unlocks Give Competition Advice to aspiring riders
- Rarely have bad rides horses love them!
Tips for Success:
- Use Adult Horses Only – Foals and pregnant mares can’t compete
- Maintain Needs – Feed, groom, and keep horses happy for peak performance
- Bond Often – A high Sim–Horse relationship helps massively with competition results
- Stable Setup – Every horse needs a bed, feeder, and enrichment items like balls and jump poles
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