I haven't played Dream Champion or Time to Ride 2, but of all the other horse games I've played (at least 12) this one is the best. The only complaints I have are that it takes a long time to train your horse to the top level and even then, sometimes you don't earn enough points for your horse to "learn" the advanced movements. Also, you don't get to pick your new horses. What I love about this game is the storyline is so much better than any other horse game I've played. The graphics are really great. Unlike most other horse games, you can change the hair and the outfit of your character. You can name your horses. There are lots of fun places to ride. Interacting with people in the town is so much fun! This is a great game. If you are going to buy only one horse game in your life, buy this one!

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I absolutely loved playing this game. It is awesome that there is actually a storyline that is interesting and suspenseful (well sort of :)). The graphics are pretty good and you can turn the annoying music off (unlike other games.) The only thing I would change is to make it a little bit longer. I beat the game in a weekend, of course I was playing it all day for 2 days, but it still could have been longer. Also, my game would not let me do a collected canter (glitch?) but it didn't effect the game that much. Overall, this game was very entertaining and is highly recommended!

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I've been playing horse games since I was very young and have played a large number of the ones that have come out, and this one is very near the top. The graphics are really just great, and the plot is pretty good. I have to say that the best thing about this game would have to be the competition. In every horse game, timing and competition varies greatly, and I have to say the timing in this game is easy and the dressage isn't as challenging (read: impossible) as it is in some games.

I haven't gotten very far in this game, but I will say that certain bits are very challenging. I think the game is overall very nicely done. The only real con is how long it takes to go anywhere. When you have limited time to play the game, it'll be very hard to get far. Once the horses have high enough stamina, you can just speed everywhere, but early in the game, it's very, very, very slow getting anywhere.

The competition is terrific (at least as far as I've gotten). The dressage is nice, the cross-country is okay (there are far better courses out there) and the show jumping is very nicely done, though there is very little variety in the jumps. The horses look very good and I like many of the little perks in the game. Overall, a very good choice for a horse game - if you can only buy one, I'd probably say get this one.

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it is the best game ever if u love horses. i love the details vary much. it is wourth to buy but i need help. i found mr.blacklocks house but i can't get in what do i do plz help me i am lost?

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My 6 year old daughter loves playing this game! She plays it mostly on her own, but sometimes needs my help. There are two basic sections to the game: the adventure - where you try to renovate the horse farm and solve a mystery; and the training - where you can practice the courses for the competitions.

You don't have to groom the horses too much (a complaint in other games). The movement of the horses is realistic, you actually can count the strides between jumps at the canter. The graphics are good, except when you are at a full gallop and then they get a bit jumpy, but it's still enjoyable.

You get to choose which rewards (add a pasture, veterinary office, etc.) you receive when you win the competitions. My daughter's favorite part is receiving a new horse when she wins a competieion, she gets so excited!

The more succcessful the horse is in training and competition, the more experience points it earns. When you get enough points, you get to choose how to improve your horse (increase the height or length of its jumping, teach it new dressage moves or increase its stamina).

This definitely is a great game for horse lovers.

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So far this game has been really fun. I've learned how to jump and groom, and the people are really nice. In the second competetion, I can't get the saddle shop owner to talk with me, and I can't get out of the shop! Can anyone help?

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I bought this game for my 7-yr-old after she quickly mastered and "Lets Ride: Champion's Collection" and wanted something new. Saddle Up w/Pippa Funnell was a great second game & worth every penny. The graphics are better, once controls are mastered the competitions and challenges are superior (and fun), and there is a story line that will keep you hooked! However, the difficulties involved in solving the "mystery" virtually ensure that even much older kids will probably need cheats. We found those on [...]ie among the most useful (no guilt...this game is HARD and took weeks to complete, even with the cheats!!! ) Overall, a great game that is absorbing, challenging, with good graphics (runds well on Windows XP) and loads of fun.

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I recently got this game and I LOVE it so far and I'm totally ADDICTED!!! But, I know to heard the sheep you stay in a trot but I push them once and then they run off and I cant get them in the pen!!!! PLEASE HELP ME!!!!!!!!!!!

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I bought this game after playing Saddle Up: Time To Ride. Both games are made by the same company and both have similar interfaces. Many things have been improved - it is now more obvious when a task is done. The controls for jumping the horses are a little finicky at first, but as your horse gets better, it's not much of a problem. The graphics are pretty good, but the "run" feature doesn't work in all places. It would be nice if they used more of a FPS viewpoint as navigating around the village can be a little frustrating. If your computer doesn't have the recommended graphics card, you will be out of luck and the game will be rather unplayable.

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I really enjoyed this game. Unlike other games, the focus is not so much on competing as it is on solving the mystery. It seems to be close to impossible to do that at times, but it will happen eventually. My eight-year-old sister has just started to play it as well, and she loves it. The horses are interesting, although the terms are not always accurate, especially if you're American. The competition courses are wildly inaccurate - you would never be performing at a gallop in real life dressage, the cross country courses don't have a lot of variety, and show jumping has you taking three or four fences in a row - but the story line and puzzles are quite intriguing. If you want to buy a game with more accurate competitions, buy "Equestriad 2001." If you want a game that has a good plot and fun (if somewhat frustrating!) puzzles, buy this one.

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Dear "Im stuck!" I cannot get past the part where you need to vist Blacklock. I took a page out of the phone book but I still cant find him!! Some guy said to check the river but I cant get in to the river!! The horse moves choppy and have a tiny amount of stamina. Dont buy it!!!

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I purchased this game about two months ago thinking it would be as cheesy as some of the other equestrian games I've played. I found out quite differently.

The graphics are good, the game is well suited for all ages and the difficulty level isnt bad. I've beaten the game several times choosing different items each time I win a competition. I found the most difficult part was catching the quad driver but finally after many attempts and learning the short cuts through the trails it wasnt too hard. The sheep are easy, got it on the first try. I did read somewhere that Estelle and Davy kiss at the end but have no idea how its achieved, not that its all that important. I do think there should be a sequel since they did build the house into a B&B let's just hope the quality is as good as the first.

I've played Let's Ride Champions Collection, Equestriad 2001 being the best part of the 3 game 2 cd version, although the scavenger hunt was fun but short lived. I also have Rosemond Hills which can have it's faults like getting stuck between walls. Competitions at Rosemond Hills was a complete flop. I have been looking for the 2 cd set which includes The Diamond Mystery, so far with no luck. It takes a decent video card, lots of ram and a fast processor to play most of these games even though the system requirements are low. I rated this game high, Ubisoft did an excellent job on it!

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WOW! This is the best game that Ive ever owned/played. I own many other games like this but I have to say that this one is the best. Great plot... Great Graphics! Love love love it! To find rose go back past the rock building into a scary forest(LOL). Then turn at the pond you will hear her scream follow that! To find Vincent B. look at the page in the book. SEE the blue and white tree?? follow those signs! If you need ANY hints at all email me at zmathis834@hotmail.com! BEST GAME EVER!

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To do your "collected canter" you have to be at a gallop and then press "C" on your space bar. If you have anymore questions just ask!

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This is one of the best games I have ever played! In the game you are a girl named Estelle who inherits her great aunt's horse farm. You ride in competitions to win new horses and renovate the farm. You don't have to groom as much as in Saddle Up: Time to Ride, and the adventure is more exciting and a bit more difficult.

Tips: To get into Mr. Blacklock's house, type 21155 (the number on the phone book page). When you have to catch the quad, you need to prepare first. In the beginning parts of the game, train your first horse a lot and use all the points for its endurance. When the level is up to the top, you're all set. Hint: it's not Blacklock on the bike!

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