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Released on July 20, 2023, The Sims 4: Horse Ranch introduces ranch life in the American West–inspired world of Chestnut Ridge. The pack encourages raising and training horses, nectar making, and small-livestock care, and offers a tone of laid-back community play with wholesome family storytelling.

World Overview: Chestnut Ridge

Chestnut Ridge is a Western ranch world with wide open ranges, dusty towns, and scenic mesas. It includes residential lots plus community spaces like an Equestrian Center and bar/dance hall.

Neighbourhood	Description
New Appaloosa	Town hub with the Equestrian Center, saloon, and training facilities; great for competitions and social nights.
Riders’ Glen	Rolling pastures and creek beds; ideal for family ranches and foal-rearing.
Galloping Gulch	Rugged canyon vistas and big parcels for sprawling barns, prairie grass, and orchards.

Festivals, Events, or Special Occasions

• Equestrian Competitions (at the Equestrian Center): enter Show Jumping, Cross-Country/Agility, and more for Simoleons, ribbons, and bragging rights.
• Ranch Gatherings & Ranch Animal Day: host cookouts, music, and animal-petting events right on your lot.

Activities and Gameplay Features

• Own, train, and breed horses (foals → adults → elders), build relationships, and develop horse skills (Agility, Jumping, Temperament).
• Nectar Making returns: crush harvestables, age bottles on racks, and sell for profit.
• Mini goats & mini sheep: adorable ranch helpers you can feed, pet, and show off to visitors.
• Prairie Grass & Manure: harvest grass for feed; use manure as fertiliser for serious gardening gains.
• Ranch Hand NPC: hire help when chores pile up.
• Social scene: line dancing at the bar, piano playing, and town meetups.

Outdoor or Hobby Activities

• Trail Riding – Explore canyons and creeks on horseback, building Riding skill as you go.
• Jump & Agility Training – Place courses and level your horse’s competition stats.
• Nectar Crafting – Grow fruit, press nectar, then age for higher quality and payout.

New Career(s)

None (traditional tracks). Money comes from competitions, breeding, nectar sales, gardening, and events; you can also hire a Ranch Hand (service NPC).

New Skills

Skill	Effect
Riding	Improves control, speed, and performance with horses; unlocks advanced interactions.
Nectar Making	Unlocks new recipes, better yields, and higher sale value from aged bottles.
Horse: Agility / Jumping / Temperament	Horse-only skills that raise competition performance and responsiveness.

Create-a-Sim (CAS)

Build/Buy Mode

Hidden or Missable Features

• Rescue horses from the adoption listings for budget ranch starts.
• Aging nectar on racks dramatically increases value—don’t sell too soon!
• Prairie Grass acts as an on-lot feed source and landscaping detail.

Lore and Storytelling

Chestnut Ridge leans into American West vibes—saloon nights, dusty streets, and tight-knit neighbours. Great hooks for legacy ranches, champion showlines, or self-sufficient homesteads.

Cheats

Type	Cheat Command
Skills	stats.set_skill_level adultminor_riding 10 (Riding) • stats.set_skill_level adultminor_nectar 10 (Nectar)
Career	(No career track) Use money/retail cheats or sell nectar/competition prizes.
Traits	traits.equip_trait trait_Rancher • traits.equip_trait trait_HorseLover
Unlocks	bb.ignoregameplayunlocksentitlement

Full Cheat Guide Here

Cross-Pack Bonuses

• Cottage Living – Mini goats/sheep pair beautifully with coops/sheds; prairie fertiliser + Simple Living = peak farm play.
• Eco Lifestyle – Sell nectar via retail/market; combine with fabrication for rustic-modern builds.
• Get Famous – Build a champion rider persona; win comps for fame vibes.
• Growing Together – Milestones for first ride, first foal, family ranch traditions.

Final Thoughts

Horse Ranch shines for builders, storytellers, and animal lovers. The training loop, nectar economy, and town competitions give steady goals, while CAS/Build deliver a complete Western ranch aesthetic. If you love slow living with clear progression, it’s an easy recommend.

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