COWBOY SKILL: BREAKING/TAMING WILD HORSE
To 'break' a horse, first the trainer must get the horse used to being
around people, then used to having a saddle on its back (this takes 3D4
days), and then the horse is 'bit' trained (gets it used to having a
bit in its mouth and reins). Finally, the trainer must get the horse
used to having a rider on its back. Depending on the horse, this can
take a couple of weeks (making an attempt every day) to several weeks
with moderate success. It takes a lot of skill to stay on a wild horse
when the animal wants you off. Some horses are never completely tame,
and some will allow certain people to ride them, while bucking and
throwing other riders. During the initial training period the rider
must hang on for dear life while the horse does everything in its power
to throw them. This battle of wills can last hours at a time and take
up to 12 weeks.
Prerequisites: None.
Base Skill: 20%.
Per Experience Level: +5%.
Penalties:-
- -10% when breaking exotic and alien animals
- -15% steer wrestling
- -15% riding wild bulls (can not be broken), wild broncos, and other wild animals.