Your tamed horse in Minecraft still has a mind of its own -- it won't follow your lead. We show you how to make a saddle in Minecraft so you can take control.

You can find a saddle in "Minecraft" in treasure chests, by fishing, by trading with Leatherworkers, or by hunting Ravagers.

Saddles open the door to many of Minecraft's greatest mechanics, but players will likely have trouble trying to guess the crafting recipe.

Saddles in Minecraft cannot be crafted, but are obtainable through various methods. Players can find them in loot chests within dungeons, Bastions, Nether Fortresses, and temples. Alternatively ...

So you've found yourself a horse to get you around the world quicker, now you need a saddle. Here's how to get a saddle in Minecraft on PC and consoles.

However, it is all about to change in the new update of Minecraft coming this summer 2025. They can be experienced now in Minecraft’s test realms (Java snapshot and Bedrock’s beta and preview).