Compared with My Horse Farm
How Horses of Hoofprint Bay compares with My Horse Farm (Mein Pferdehof), the 2003 game that inspired it.
Horses of Hoofprint Bay is inspired by My Horse Farm (Mein Pferdehof, 2003) but is not a copy. It has no guest houses; instead you care for boarder horses and give riding lessons. New features include lunging, Caprilli competitions, and personality traits.
An inspired successor#
The publisher describes the game as inspired by the developers’ childhood favorite. My Horse Farm was also sold as Horse and Pony Tycoon in some regions, according to one player. Fans of the original describe the new game as nostalgic but more transparent.
No guests or guest houses#
Unlike the original, there are no guest houses or visitors. Players explain that boarder horses and riding lessons take their place as sources of income.
What is new#
Community members list giving riding lessons on your horses, lunging, the Caprilli competition type, and personality traits. Players also mention more detailed training, breeding, and care, plus realistic illnesses and injuries.
More information on screen#
Players who replayed the original say it feels like a black box, while Hoofprint Bay shows clear information about your horses, boarders, and stable space.
What still needs verification
A feature-by-feature comparison needs hands-on testing of both games.
This page reflects official information and Steam Community answers reviewed on November 6, 2026. Player answers are identified as community reports in the text and sources. It has not been verified against a specific playable build. Suggestions are editorial guidance, not tested outcomes.
Frequently asked questions
Is Horses of Hoofprint Bay a remake of My Horse Farm?+
No. It is a new game inspired by it.
Are there guests like in the original?+
No, there are boarders and riding lessons instead.
Can I try it first?+
Yes, the free demo covers 25 in-game days.
Sources
- Publisher’s launch article & developer Q&A ↗
- Steam discussion: As someone who played the OG game (player answers) ↗
- Steam discussion: How is it not just a Mein Pferdehof copycat? (player answers) ↗
Game: Horses of Hoofprint Bay · Release: November 4, 2026 · Images © Thogli Studios. Editorial policy