Best horse in RDR2: Where to find fastest horse in Red Dead Redemption 2 & Online

Red Dead may be set in the Old West, but it has a lot in common with GTA.
One crucial part of your Red Dead Redemption 2 journey is your trusty horse, but which horse is the best in RDR2? Here’s everything you need to know about the best and fastest horse in the game, and exactly where you can find it.
The horse you choose to have in RDR2 can make a huge difference to your experience so it’s important to have the best one possible. Your horse ideally needs to be fast and tough and able to handle well in a number of different circumstances.
Horses are far more than just a quick method of transportation in the game so having the best option will greatly improve your time in the Old West.
Here’s the very best horse you can get in RDR2, and exactly where to find it.
Contents
- What is the best horse in Red Dead Redemption 2?
- How to unlock Arabian horses in RDR2
- Where to find a White Arabian horse
- Best horse in Red Dead Online

What is the best horse in Red Dead Redemption 2?
The Rose Grey Bay Arabian is considered the best horse in RDR2. The horse is so good, it’s the only horse listed as “Superior” in the game’s ranking system, placing it head and shoulders above the rest. When it comes to stats, it’s pretty good, right out of the stable:
- The Rose Grey Arabian is a 7 in terms of health and stamina, and a 6 for speed and acceleration.
- Once fully upgraded, the Arabian horse can have a total of 10 health and stamina alongside 8 in speed and acceleration.

How to unlock Arabian horses in RDR2
Unfortunately, the best horse in Red Dead Redemption 2 can only be purchased after completing Chapter 6 of the main story. The Rose Grey Bay Arabian horse costs $1,250, which isn’t too much of a price to pay at this late stage in the game.
Alternatively, you can purchase a Black Arabian horse at the end of Chapter 4 for $1,050, but its overall stats are lower than its endgame counterpart. If you’ve got the cash to spend though, feel free to buy and upgrade both.
- Once they’ve been unlocked, the Rose Grey Bay and Black Arabian horses are available at The Stable for purchase.

Where to find a White wild Arabian horse in RDR2
As a second alternative to the Rose Grey Bay, you can find and tame a wild White Arabian horse as early as Chapter 2, but their stats are much lower than the one you can purchase at a Stable. Even when fully upgraded, they are still weaker than the previously mentioned Black variety that becomes purchasable at the end of Chapter 4.
The wild White Arabian Horse can be found near the bank of Lake Isabella in the western Grizzlies in the state of Ambarino. Be warned though, that they are very skittish, although they’re worth the effort until you can buy a better horse.

Best horse in Red Dead Online
The best horse in Red Dead Online is the Missouri Fox Trotter. This horse is by far the fastest in the game, and when fully upgraded, cannot be matched by any other.
To obtain it, you’ll need to part with $950 at the Stable. While this is a lot of money for those early in the game, it’s well worth the money and will give those who do a huge advantage going forward.
So, there you have it – everything you need to know about the best horse in RDR2.
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