Horse Farm & Riding School Guide

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“Saddle up! Create a bustling horse farm or riding school where Sims can care for, train, and bond with majestic horses — all while running a successful equestrian business.”

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🧪 Overview

• Pack Required: Horse Ranch Expansion Pack
• Recommended Packs: Cottage Living (for rustic décor), Get Together (for riding clubs), Seasons (for seasonal events), Businesses & Hobbies Expansion Pack (for setting up the business)
• Business Type: Riding School / Horse Training Centre
• Skills Used: Riding, Horse Care, Entrepreneur, Charisma
• Ideal Mood: Confident, Energized, Focused

With the Horse Ranch expansion, Sims can fully interact with horses — from grooming and feeding to riding and training. Paired with the Businesses & Hobbies system, you can turn your love of horses into a thriving farm or riding school.

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🏪 Step 1: Create Your Horse Business

✅ Go into Create Business under the Businesses & Hobbies menu.
✅ Select Riding School or Animal Training Centre as your business type.
✅ Name your farm, write a charming description, and pick an equestrian icon (like a horse silhouette or horseshoe).

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🏗️ Step 2: Design Your Farm or School

✅ Build or renovate your lot with:

• Stables and Paddocks: Provide stalls for horses, feeding areas, and outdoor grazing spaces.
• Training Arenas: Use riding tracks, jump courses, or obstacle trails for lessons and practice.
• Customer Areas: Add reception areas, waiting lounges, or viewing decks for visiting Sims.
• Living Quarters (optional): Create a farmhouse or bunkhouse for on-site staff or live-in trainers.

✨ Bonus: Add cozy rustic décor or modern equestrian touches depending on your theme.

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🐎 Step 3: Offer Riding and Training Services

✅ Provide services such as:

• Beginner riding lessons
• Jumping or dressage training
• Horse care workshops
• Trail rides or horse-themed events

✅ Use the Business Activities panel to set:

• Service prices
• Lesson schedules
• Number of clients (Sims + horses) per day

✅ Hire staff (if needed) to help with training, horse care, or customer service.

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🌟 Step 4: Build Skills & Unlock Perks

✅ Riding Skill: Helps your Sim offer high-quality lessons and improve horses’ performance.
✅ Horse Care Skill: Keeps horses healthy, happy, and ready for work.
✅ Entrepreneur Skill: Improves business management and unlocks perks.
✅ Charisma Skill: Enhances customer interactions and builds loyalty.

Unlock business perks like:

• Faster lesson delivery
• Customer loyalty bonuses
• Reduced supply and upkeep costs
• Additional horse or staff slots

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🚀 Step 5: Expand and Specialize

✅ Add:

• Advanced training programs (e.g., competitive jumping, barrel racing)
• Special breeds or rare horses for prestige
• Horse sales or breeding programs
• Seasonal events like horse shows, festivals, or trail competitions

✅ Create Get Together riding clubs or horse enthusiast groups to boost social play and community involvement.

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💡 Tips for Success

✨ Keep your Sim Confident or Energized when training or teaching for better outcomes.
✨ Maintain horses’ needs carefully — a happy horse is key to a smooth-running school.
✨ Offer group lessons or events to increase income and build a strong reputation.
✨ Rotate special programs or events to attract new customers and keep regulars engaged.

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❤️ Final Thoughts

Running a horse farm or riding school in The Sims 4 offers a perfect blend of animal care, sportsmanship, and business storytelling. Whether you’re helping little Sims learn to ride or training champion show horses, you’ll build a beautiful, rewarding world full of passion, partnership, and horses.

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