To get a horse in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, you have several options:
Buying a Horse from Stables
- Horses can be purchased at stables outside major cities (except the Imperial City, which has a stable but does not sell horses).
- Each stable sells one type of horse at a fixed price. Some examples include:
- Paint Horse for 500 gold at Bruma or Leyawiin.
- Bay Horse for 1,000 gold at Bravil or Skingrad.
- Chestnut Horse for 2,500 gold at Chorrol.
- White Horse for 4,000 gold at Anvil.
- Black Horse for 5,000 gold at Cheydinhal (fastest horse).
- After purchase, the horse will be waiting outside in the stable's corral
Getting a Free Horse
- During the main quest "Deliver the Amulet," after bringing the Amulet of Kings to Weynon Priory, you can get a free horse from Prior Maborel, who will lend you his Paint Horse
- You can also get a free armored horse by completing the "Horse Armor" quest by speaking to Snak gra-Bura at Chestnut Handy Stables near the Imperial City. This horse comes with steel armor and is available early in the game
Stealing a Horse
- It is possible to steal horses from stables or elsewhere, but this may incur a bounty and is not recommended if you want to keep the horse legally and use armor on it
Summary
- For a quick free horse, complete the main quest up to Weynon Priory and get Prior Maborel’s horse.
- For a free armored horse, complete the Horse Armor quest at Chestnut Handy Stables.
- For the fastest horse, buy the Black Horse at Black Waterside Stables in Cheydinhal for 5,000 gold.
- Otherwise, buy a horse from any stable outside major cities (except Imperial City).
This approach balances cost, convenience, and horse quality depending on your progress and resources in the game
