Horse too tired, ill, or explosive to train
What to do when every training option is locked because your horse is exhausted, ill, or explosive.
If you cannot select any training, open the medical report above the horse to see whether something more than exhaustion is wrong, and call the vet if it is ill. For an explosive horse, players report that the Free Lunge (the bottom lunging option) with a few gallops fixes it. Horses also lose fitness without regular work, so keep training between competitions.
Check the medical report first#
A horse can be locked out of training for several reasons. Look at the medical report above the horse: if it shows an illness or injury, treat it or call the vet before trying to train. Players note that you should still be able to choose a training when there is only a risk of exhaustion.
Explosive horse: use the free lunge#
If the game says your horse is explosive and suggests the Free Lunge, players report that going to the lunging training, choosing the bottom option, and letting the horse gallop a few times resolves it.
Exhaustion and rest#
Pushing a tired horse leads to exhaustion, and players report that illness and injuries happen when horses are overworked or not cared for well. Spread training across days and keep up with grooming and feeding.
Why horses lose strength and endurance#
Stats drop if a horse is not trained regularly, even if it competes, much like real fitness. Riding lessons with inexperienced riders also cost some strength and endurance. Mares lose training during late pregnancy and nursing.
Staff can overwork horses#
If training staff keep causing tendon injuries, level up your staff, or assign horses only to the staff member who trains them well.
What still needs verification
The exact thresholds for exhaustion and explosiveness need in-game verification.
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
Why can’t I select any training?+
Your horse is probably ill or injured, not just tired. Check the medical report.
How do I fix an explosive horse?+
Players use the Free Lunge with a few gallops.
Why is my horse losing stats?+
Horses need regular training to stay fit; competing alone is not enough.
Sources
- Steam discussion: Stuck with explosive horse (player answers) ↗
- Steam discussion: Horse lose strength and endurance (player answers) ↗
- Steam discussion: Losing resistance and strength in lessons (player answers) ↗
- Steam discussion: Staff always overwork? (player answers) ↗
Game: Horses of Hoofprint Bay · Release: November 4, 2026 · Images © Thogli Studios. Editorial policy