RIDING HORSE – 5e stats

Large beast (animal), unaligned

Armor Class 10
Hit Points 13 (2d10+2)
Speed 60 ft.

Proficiency Bonus +2
Proficiency Bonus +2 (5th Edition Advanced Mode)

STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
16 (+3)	10 (+0)	12 (+1)	2 (-4)	11 (+0)	7 (-2)

Skills (suggested) Perception +2
Senses passive Perception 10
Challenge 1/4 (50 XP)

ACTIONS

• Hooves. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: (2d4 + 3) bludgeoning damage.

DESCRIPTION

A riding horse is a large beast that can be used as a mount or a pack animal. It has a sleek coat of various colors, such as black, brown, chestnut, or gray. It has a long mane and tail, and a muscular body. A riding horse can run at a fast speed for short distances, but it is not as strong or sturdy as a draft horse. A riding horse is usually trained to obey simple commands and follow its rider’s cues. A riding horse can be loyal and friendly to its owner, but it may also be skittish or stubborn at times.

COMBAT

A riding horse is not a natural fighter, and it will usually try to avoid combat unless it is cornered or threatened. A riding horse can use its hooves to kick or trample an enemy, but it is more likely to flee or buck off its rider if it feels pain or fear. A riding horse can be trained to wear barding or carry weapons, but this may reduce its speed and comfort. A riding horse can also be spooked by loud noises, bright lights, or unfamiliar creatures, which may cause it to panic or bolt.

HABITAT / SOCIETY

A riding horse can be found in various environments, such as grasslands, forests, hills, or farms. A riding horse is a domesticated animal that depends on humans for food, shelter, and care. A riding horse can form bonds with other horses and animals, as well as with its owner and rider. A riding horse can communicate with other horses through body language, vocalizations, and smells. A riding horse can also understand some human words and gestures, but it may not always obey them.

ECOLOGY

A riding horse is an herbivore that grazes on grasses, hay, grains, fruits, and vegetables. A riding horse needs a lot of water and food to maintain its health and energy. A riding horse can also suffer from various diseases and parasites, such as colic, laminitis, worms, or flies. A riding horse can live for up to 25 years in captivity, but it may face shorter lifespans in the wild due to predators, accidents, or harsh conditions. A riding horse can reproduce through mating with another horse of the same or similar breed. A female horse (mare) can give birth to one foal after 11 months of pregnancy. A foal can stand and walk shortly after birth, but it will stay with its mother for at least a year before becoming independent.

Riding Horses can be used as mounts or pulling animals for vehicles.